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(02-22-2022, 01:52 PM)2MinutesHate Wrote: If Bates gets tagged this year, will he struggle again on the field because he hasn't accepted his compensation in his mind?
Even though he was good in the playoffs, his regular season play wasn't that great, so even the $12.9 million/year seems high.  I like Bates too, but the up and down play gives me pause.  

Having the extra money for the OL just seems to be the way to go while we have 2 cheap receivers and a cheap QB.  Can Carman, Prince and Adeniji be counted on to become eventual starters?  Probably not with Prince and Adeniji.  It's doubtful even with Carman as well due to his back problems already limiting his play.  I mean, how good could this team be without Bates, but with a good/great OL?  I'd like to see, but only if we don't have to overpay to find out.

If the back problems are going to be potentially a recurring thing, it's truly best not to expect him to ever be counted on as a reliable starter down the road.