03-15-2023, 05:14 PM
What is certain is that unless it fits the wish list of the couch GM masses it will not be a good move. I am not an Eli Apple fan but that does not change that he has had some key moments for the Bengals over the last two seasons and was a part of the success they had especially after Chido was injured. Because he is re-signed does not mean he makes the roster or keeps them from bringing in other corners. It simply locks up a piece that has been a part of their defense in two big playoff runs.
Why do we keep hearing about Bates in these threads like it was some surprise? He was not coming back which is why the drafted Hill. He was gone before it was ever officially stated. I like Vonn Bell but he obviously wanted dollar more than rings. That is disappointing but people griping about him not being re-signed may want to consider extensions for Burrow, Higgins, Chase, Wilson, and others. They all will come with a price and putting themselves in position to make these happen is the responsible thing to do.
The key piece needed to return on defense was Pratt and they got it done.
Why do we keep hearing about Bates in these threads like it was some surprise? He was not coming back which is why the drafted Hill. He was gone before it was ever officially stated. I like Vonn Bell but he obviously wanted dollar more than rings. That is disappointing but people griping about him not being re-signed may want to consider extensions for Burrow, Higgins, Chase, Wilson, and others. They all will come with a price and putting themselves in position to make these happen is the responsible thing to do.
The key piece needed to return on defense was Pratt and they got it done.
