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[WeezyBengal]

(03-07-2022, 04:40 PM)J24 Wrote: Bates was easily our best player on defense during the playoffs, is just about to hit his prime, been remarkably durable during his career, already has had an All pro caliber season under his belt, and he was a team Captain and his beloved by all his teammates.

Not signing him would be dumb.

What if he is asking for 25 million a year? Would not signing him be dumb then? 

It's all about his performance within the context of how much money he is asking for. Would I give him 15-16 million a year and feel good about it? Sure. Anything more than that? Not sure. 

And I'm sorry, but having a good couple of games in the playoffs doesn't just completely make up for your below average season.