05-04-2022, 05:43 PM
(05-03-2022, 12:07 PM)pally Wrote:Mike HIlton: "Everybody in that locker room wants Jessie (Bates) to get what he deserves." Said he's a cornerstone part of the franchise.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) May 3, 2022
On this topic, Hilton said players understand the business aspect of the game and nobody would be "pissed off" if Bates doesn't get a long-term deal in Cincinnati.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) May 3, 2022
Not aiming this at you, Pally, but this isn't news. Players always want players to get paid as much as possible. I'm sure everyone on the Packers supported Rodgers getting that ludicrous contract, but then the Packers had to make a tough choice and trade arguably the best WR in football.
The FO has to do what's best for the team regardless of what the players think. They're always going to want $50 million/year contracts for everyone anyway.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
