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

[muskiesfan]

I have nothing to add other than this has to get done. Honestly, I do not care if we have to overpay. The cap is going to be going up considerably moving forward. Some players are going to get more than they should. Let Bates cash in. He's a great young player and he wants to be here. Don't mess around, don't play games, just get it done.