Bates admits to being in a bad head space

[*SHRacerX*]

(11-15-2021, 04:33 PM)pally Wrote:

Very raw and honest stuff from Jessie Bates today. Says he wasn't in the right headspace the first part of the season and the bye really helped him reset. Knows he has to play better to help the team get where they want to be

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) November 15, 2021

 

"My mind was on other things in the first (several) weeks... spoke to people, nobody is feeling sorry for you. I know that (contract) stuff is going to work out. I've got to be better for this team." Lots of introspection from Bates to @Ben_Baby "Be the normal Jessie Bates"

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) November 15, 2021

"Just a step away, haven't made the plays I have in the past. Watching (other teams) their main players are making plays for them. I haven't done that. I'll be excited to make more plays." Jessie Bates III #Bengals

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) November 15, 2021

Good stuff, Pally.

Bates is still one of the most revered players in that locker room by his teammates.  I have a feeling he has a big second half ahead of him, and they are going to need it.