Now, ANOTHER reporter predicts Bengals to sign Bates

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I'll mirror what others have said. People talk of this 3 safety hybrid defense, and how flexible it is.. Why Dax should have played more, etc.

The problem is that if you do that you take Hilton off the field, who is a better corner and blitzer than the third safety. It's just not a good idea. What good is flexibility if you leave guys open?

Dax value over Bates is rookie compensation for the next 4 years. Period.