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

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(05-18-2022, 11:38 AM)bfine32 Wrote: I'm on record for rescinding the tag and reinvesting the $13 MIL. WTS, I hold no ill will for the decision Bates is making.

The Bengals are doing him no favors. Apparently he only wants one of two things from them: Sign me or release me.

The Bengals are making the move they feel is best for the team with no regard for Bates, so Bates should be able to make the moves he feels is best for him with no regard for The Bengals.

I would try to find a trade partner, personally.  Barring that, I would look to get a deal done with 1 or 2 FA's and then pull it.  

I wouldn't have tagged the guy in the first place, though.