Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Bengals Over Ja'Marr Chase Contract Dispute

Smith's comments come as the Bengals struggle to sign Chase to a long-term deal, impacting their offensive dynamics.

Stephen A. Smith has publicly criticized the Cincinnati Bengals for not securing a long-term contract with star receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Chase, who is pivotal to the Bengals' offensive strategy, participated in Week 1 despite the contract dispute, catching all six of his targets for 62 yards.
The Bengals' failure to extend Chase's contract mirrors their handling of fellow receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Smith likened Bengals owner Mike Brown to the controversial former NBA owner Donald Sterling, accusing him of being notoriously frugal.
The Bengals face the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, a critical game where Chase's performance will be essential for their offensive success.