Bates Overrated?

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(03-08-2023, 01:32 AM)casear2727 Wrote: I think this is a terribly misinformed comment.

Marcus Williams is WIDELY considered to be a much more consistent player than Bates, he is more of a ball hawk, and a better tackler.

Maybe chill on the insults, especially if you are going to be so wrong...?

Bingo.

At his best, Bates can be great. But, you don't get that every game. You get long stretches of an average to above average safety.

Now, maybe teams don't throw his way sometimes and that hurts his grades. Hard to factor that in.

With a salary cap, and a QB that will be making ~$50 million, you just can't pay everyone. When they drafted Hill, it was them saying that Bates was a guy they chose not to pay.

I like having Bates on the roster, but I get it. Can't keep everyone.