NFL promoting Jessie Bates

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Were I in Bates shoes, I would not do any extension this year due to the reduction in cap. EVERY team is going to use that as an excuse to keep the terms of this season low. But there is still uncertainty for the 2021 season. The attendance should most likely be up for all teams, but full capacity cannot be guaranteed. Because of that, EVERY team is going to try to keep year 2 of the deal reflective of that uncertainty. By not doing any deal before the end of 2021, guys like Bates with expiring contracts have the leverage of increasing cap, FA, and Franchise tag value on their sides.