Why the **** is Jessie Bates not signed yet?

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(05-16-2022, 02:26 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I just read that Jessie Bates still hasn't signed his franchise tender and hasnt shown up to workouts.

I find this interesting. Is he not signing the tender because hes pissed, or because they are still possibly negotiating?

It's possible the Bates situation pans out like Le'Veon Bell situation in PIT.
Bell landed a pretty good contract with NYJ even though he sat out a year.
If Bates performs poorly in the regular season again and/or gets injured, it could really affect his long-term contract.

Luckily, Bengals have their contingency plan in Dax Hill.

If Bates doesn't sign his tender, that's $12.9 mill back on the 2022 cap that can either be used this year or rolled over into next year.