09-22-2022, 04:09 PM
(09-22-2022, 12:36 PM)Whatever Wrote: You're right, and that's why Bates never should have been FT'd in the first place.This whole post is nonsense.
Several people said there was no reason to believe we wouldn't be getting '21 regular season Bates, and they're being proven correct over the first couple of games of the season.
What makes it even worse is even though it was only preseason, Hill looked a helluva lot closer to a true elite S like Fitzpatrick than Bates does.
As good as Hill looked, we have to find a role for the guy. I know I suggested during preseason that they should try using Vonn Bell as a nickel LB on 3rd downs/2 minute drill and line up Dax at S opposite Bates.
Bates has proven to be an elite safety. Hell nine months ago he was a key piece on a superbowl run.
He was considered the best Safety in Football in 2020 by PFF
Saying that a rookie who only has played against backups in his Career is a better option is ridiculous notion
Also Bates did have a pass breakup that was taken away due to penalty against the Cowboys.
Hill best play came when he was playing the slot and Box position. not from the Deep Safety position( and yes I know he had a pick on an overthrow at deep Safety). If Hill is going to get snaps it won't be in place of Bates (unless Bates gets Hurt).
