08-25-2021, 09:58 PM
(08-25-2021, 09:52 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I seriously doubt they’ll offer to make him the top paid safety in the league. Especially since it sounds like they’re currently pretty far apart.
And yeah, I don’t think guys like getting tagged. I could see him wanting to move on if that happens.
You kind of dodged the scenario there by saying you don’t think they will. Honestly it makes sense to delay the decision IF you’re willing to shell out a little more cash for him later. Neither of us know if they will but if that is their mindset then I think it’s a smart business move. At the end of the day it’s business and Bates is well aware of that.
Also, I think disliking getting tagged is a bit of a misconception. You get a lot of money the year you are tagged. If you believe in yourself as I assume Bates does it’s not that big of a problem. I don’t think AJ minded how much he got paid when he was tagged.
