11-15-2021, 06:09 PM
Few things are more asinine than when people who aren't millionaires (or generally even close) try to make inferences about how multi-millionaires should behave with respect to monetary prospects. There is just zero perspective.
These players have their own lives and those of their extended families, offspring, and descendants to consider. I am sure that can become a significant distraction. That doesn't have to mean players are being tentative on the field to avoid injury or something, but it might mean they're less focused on preparation and execution that they'd otherwise be. Who knows. Bates clearly believes he hasn't been where he needs to be, he has said as much himself, and he will try his best to get back on course. I am not sure what else there is to ask of the guy right now.
These players have their own lives and those of their extended families, offspring, and descendants to consider. I am sure that can become a significant distraction. That doesn't have to mean players are being tentative on the field to avoid injury or something, but it might mean they're less focused on preparation and execution that they'd otherwise be. Who knows. Bates clearly believes he hasn't been where he needs to be, he has said as much himself, and he will try his best to get back on course. I am not sure what else there is to ask of the guy right now.
