### **Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase Plans to Elevate Leadership**
Ja'Marr Chase has a difficult act to follow after winning the triple crown in 2024, leading the NFL in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and touchdown catches (17). How will he top that? Even Chase isn't sure.
"I know you want to know because I did the most absurd BS last year," Chase said [via Geoff Hobson of cincinnatibengals.com](https://www.bengals.com/news/ja-marr-chase-smoothly-grabs-leadership-role-quick-hits). "What's left? That's my question mark, too."
Becoming more of a leader is one aspect that Chase is targeting. The Bengals are determined to start faster, believing that their 0-3 start in 2024 cost them a playoff berth.
"I always looked at myself as a leader," Chase said. "Not verbally. Through my actions, I hold people accountable. I speak up if I have to. It's a little more obvious that I have to be a captain this year. I don't talk as much, but I speak up when I have to.
"I don't know how we start fast. They paid me and Tee (Higgins), hopefully that's the starting fast move right there. … Having everyone here again with the opportunity to work with Joe again. That should get us better, getting back early and working."