Big-money talks are never easy with the Bengals — and now they are becoming downright “confusing.” In the midst of a back-and-forth contract negotiation with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, executive vice president Katie Blackburn had some interesting comments for the best player on their defense.

Cincinnati figures to have an explosive offense with Joe Burrow continuing to throw the ball to Chase and Higgins, but it will struggle to compete with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and other AFC contenders if it doesn't take strides on the defensive side.

The Bengals are reportedly not having their top negotiators meet with Trey Hendrickson's representatives. The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov revealed the insight this week. The two sides traded barbs in recent days with Hendrickson bringing up "respect" and "poor communication" after Katie Blackburn's comments at the NFL Owner's Meetings.

The Bengals lease at Paycor Stadium will be expiring after the 2025 season, which could make things interesting

Mike Florio and Chris Simms map out where the Trey Hendrickson situation could go from here, pointing to the fact the DE could turn it onto the Bengals and Joe Burrow could get involved.

Despite already handing out massive extensions to wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Cincinnati Bengals are back in the middle of contract drama.

If the Cincinnati Bengals' lease for Paycor Stadium is taking a long time to negotiate, don't blame the county, commissioner Alicia Reece said.

The Bengals have managed to sign three of the four players specifically named by quarterback Joe Burrow during his campaign to get the team to break the piggy bank for key members of the roster.

"Good Morning Football" shares their take on who they think is going to have the bigger impact for their team this season between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.