02-15-2022, 04:29 PM
(02-15-2022, 02:05 PM)Mer Wrote: No thanks. If he can't do it consistently in the regular season, he's not worth the money. BTW Wasn't Bates the one that missed what should have been a relatively routine tackle of Kupp along the sideline on a third down to force a punt? IF I remember correctly OBJ later scored on that drive. An elite Safety makes that play in the SB every time.1.) He was the #1 Safety according to PFF in 2020 and he was a top 10 Safety as a rookie in 2018. Add that to being the best player for us in the playoffs then he no doubt deserves a big time contract.
2.) He is a team Captain and a leader of the team.
3.) Give me a freaking break on the missed Tackle crap. Cooper Kupp is the best WR in the game right now (especially in the open field) missing a tackle on him isn't get rid of worthy.
(02-15-2022, 02:16 PM)ochocincos Wrote: 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.
It's 2022 you're not going to find a safety worth while (outside of draft picks) under 13 million.
