05-18-2022, 12:17 PM
(05-18-2022, 11:38 AM)bfine32 Wrote: I'm on record for rescinding the tag and reinvesting the $13 MIL. WTS, I hold no ill will for the decision Bates is making.
The Bengals are doing him no favors. Apparently he only wants one of two things from them: Sign me or release me.
The Bengals are making the move they feel is best for the team with no regard for Bates, so Bates should be able to make the moves he feels is best for him with no regard for The Bengals.
Neither side is required to consider the other. These rules were negotiated and agreed to by BOTH sides. Neither sides can play the "It's not fair!" card.
Bates is free to sit out if he wants to, but there is a good reason that 99% of the tagged players don't miss any games.
