Bernard released

[*psychdoctor*]

(04-07-2021, 01:36 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Burrow's rookie contract won't end until after 2024 if they use the 5th year option.
The Bengals could extend Bates for 3 years, thereby having his contract end the same time as Burrow.
Then you can keep Burrow and move on from Bates if you need that money.
No need to move on from Bates after this year for something that is 4 years away.

I cannot imagine the Bengals paying Bates his worth at least his worth according to PFF stats.  Bates is one of the top safeties in the NFL, meaning somewhere in the neighborhood of 14 mil per.  No way Bengals pay that.  Maybe 10-11 mil.  Maybe.  

I can see it now, Bengals take Chase at 5 and Grant at 39.  If Grant is there, it is a real possibility.