Bengals not expecting to sign Bates to an extension at this time

[THE Bigzoman]

So the Bengals tag him next year and get it sorted it during next year's TC if they're feeling generous.

Reality is that there's not enough money to keep young talent. If Logan Willson balls it'll come time to pay him. We got to pay Burrow Eventually. And if Chase and Higgins ball out, then the Bengals gotta worry about paying them AND Boyd when his contract is up.

Bengals ain't keeping everyone.