Bates on contract situation

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(08-25-2021, 09:58 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: What I'm saying is if they don't want to pay him now, they never will. They have the cash to right now, and nobody else to resign. Next year they will be getting closer to having to sign Burrow and others long-term--and Bate's value will be up higher. Now is the time, as he's only going to be more costly if they wait. Seeing as they're hesitant to pay safeties, I just don't see it happening if it doesn't happen this year.

(08-25-2021, 09:58 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: You kind of dodged the scenario there by saying you don’t think they will. Honestly it makes sense to delay the decision IF you’re willing to shell out a little more cash for him later. Neither of us know if they will but if that is their mindset then I think it’s a smart business move. At the end of the day it’s business and Bates is well aware of that.

Basically what BS9 said ^.