Interesting article on Bengals offseason moves

[Stewy]

(03-07-2024, 07:22 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I'll bet that they have re-thought the entire negotiating process with Bates, many times in the past year.

I doubt it.  The article justifies their philosophies.  And how quickly we forget, that Bates had a down year, whined about the money, ADMITTED that the contract affected his play, etc.  The team is bigger than one player with a poor attitude.  Also, I believe Lou will figure thing out.

Did missing Bates hurt us last year?  Absolutely!  Do I wish we had signed to that big deal?  Absolutely not.