05-04-2022, 04:51 PM
Players cant guarantee they will keep playing at a high level, or keep from getting injured, or even let something get to their heads that has a negative impact on their game. Guaranteed money contracts wont last long because it doesnt make sense at all from a business perspective given the nature of the sport. The Browns are going to take their pill for giving up so much for Watson and then giving him a contract like that. It will be ugly.
Bates not showing up for ota is just giving Dax a better chance of stealing his job. If he wants to get paid like a top 3 S, you sure cant tell by his actions. I've always liked Bates, but it seems like the writing is on the wall. If we keep one of the veteran S's it will be Bell, imo. Bell is more of an alpha leader type anyway which is big.
Bates not showing up for ota is just giving Dax a better chance of stealing his job. If he wants to get paid like a top 3 S, you sure cant tell by his actions. I've always liked Bates, but it seems like the writing is on the wall. If we keep one of the veteran S's it will be Bell, imo. Bell is more of an alpha leader type anyway which is big.
