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

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(07-25-2022, 10:03 AM)ochocincos Wrote: 2) After seeing what some of these other safeties get paid really well but arguably worse than Bates (Marcus Williams), I think someone would give Bates the contract he's seeking. It might even be less in terms of years and/or total salary but higher guarantees than what the Bengals were willing to give.

I know PFF isn't gospel, and I agree, but it's at least an interesting reference point.

Marcus Williams
2021: 80.1
2020: 79.3
2019: 86.5
2018: 74.0
2017: 88.3

Bates at his best is better than Williams, but there's nowhere near the consistency. I'll take a guy who can give you an 8/10 every single year over a guy who will sandwich a 9/10 with a 5/10 and a 6/10.

Someone WILL pay Bates serious money, I agree, but that doesn't mean it'll be a good move and there's a good chance we end up laughing at them a year or two later.