Mike Brown, Duke Tobin confirm Evan McPherson extension talks

With all of the talk about contracts for Cincinnati Bengals stars like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, one core piece to the puzzle of the Bengals' success in recent years hasn’t been talked about as much. That is, of course, kicker Evan McPherson.

While Joe Burrow, Chase, and Higgins make the highlight play, McPherson has had an even bigger impact on the scoreboard at times. NFL teams strive to find in their kicker's game-winning kicks, points from long distances, and consistency.

McPherson is entering the final year of his four-year rookie contract, and while an extension for him may not mean eye-popping numbers, it could be very important to the Bengals' future. Having a kicker you feel…