Ja’Marr Chase expresses dislike for early kickoff times before Bengals season opener

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase stated on Thursday that he does not like playing in 1:00 PM Eastern kickoff games. His comments emerged ahead of the team's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium this Sunday. While quarterback Joe Burrow recently highlighted his focus on winning and the team's preparation during OTAs, Chase's remark regarding the schedule caught some attention on social media. Some fans responded with criticism, citing the player's knowledge of the schedule and his compensation relative to the team's salary cap. The Bengals enter the contest looking to improve upon previous seasons and reach the playoffs following a three-year absence. The team will host the Buccaneers as scheduled in the early afternoon window.

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