Now, ANOTHER reporter predicts Bengals to sign Bates

[CJD]

I just don't see it.

If they were willing to sign him long term (and he likewise), they would have done it one of the last two years when Burrow and Chase were still dirt cheap. The bills are going to start stacking on top of each other in the next 2 years, especially if they do indeed try to keep Higgins long term.