Bates admits to being in a bad head space

[HarleyDog]

(11-15-2021, 07:36 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: I'm guessing the not getting paid is part of it. I know he'll get paid by someone if he has a good year but they are still human. So if you put all the work in and have the results on the field and don't get paid it can be deflating.

Good point. Yet, one could fear he goes back to mediocre once he gets paid. I mean, I know they all play for the money but some also play for the love of the game. Which one does his statement think applies? Gets me thinking.