08-09-2022, 04:27 PM
I am hopeful he does not get injured like Earl Thomas. Thomas was ticked off at the Seahawks, but contracts are a 2 way street. Bates is risking long term security by playing on the tag. Bates would blame the Bengals if he suffers a bad injury, but Bengals are paying him almost 13 million dollars in 2022.
There are tons of guys playing on the last year of a contract, Bates could have signed a contract, we know he was offered long term security, by he and hos agent chose to not accept.
I feel he will be signed and on the practice field no later than August 29th, our first game is not until September 11th so plenty of time to get in meetings and on field to get practice reps.
There are tons of guys playing on the last year of a contract, Bates could have signed a contract, we know he was offered long term security, by he and hos agent chose to not accept.
I feel he will be signed and on the practice field no later than August 29th, our first game is not until September 11th so plenty of time to get in meetings and on field to get practice reps.
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First 6 years BB - 41 wins and 54 losses with 1-1 playoff record with 2 teams Browns and Pats
