Bates Being Traded To The Eagles?

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(05-22-2022, 09:27 PM)Tony Wrote: It would be nice. I want Bates outta here before the season starts. It's already causing Friction... Dax Hill is faster and not afraid of contact..

While I disagree with the part about being afraid of contact, I will say that Bates tackling is often less that ideal.  He is, however, incredibly instinctive and has great range in coverage.  We don't know if Hill can do that or not.

It is a possibility, though, as this leadership has shown they will start rookies right away.  

I think it would take and offer the Bengals couldn't refuse, like a first round pick.  Outside of that, Bates will just have to play under the tag (no way does he sit out) and if he doesn't play like a top tier safety, I can't see him getting the deal the Bengals have already offered him next season.  

I have said it several times (and sure, it sounds like a homer play) but Bates should get involved and tell his agent that he works for him and he can play without guarantees beyond the norm for Bengals contracts if the annual is around 14 million.  That is what I have heard has been offered and Bates is stupid to think he will get more in the long run if he doesn't play.  The last player to do that was Le'Veon Bell....how did that work out?