Highest graded Bengals in the playoffs

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(02-15-2022, 01:33 PM)samhain Wrote: Man I am so back and forth about Bates.  You either let him go or you pay 15 mil to a safety.  He's such a huge part of this defense and team overall.  It's almost impossible to deny him after this playoff performance.  Isn't it?

Tag is only $13 mill.
You can always tag him to save a bit while you work on the long-term extension.
But I agree, that's pricey for a team that traditionally does not pay $10+ mill for a safety.