06-15-2022, 02:11 PM
(06-15-2022, 01:39 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Unfortunately, Bates just got a LOT more expensive this morning.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34096621/pittsburgh-steelers-make-minkah-fitzpatrick-highest-paid-safety-nfl-history
His asking price is now probably 19M AAV.
Personally, I wish they would try to deal Bates prior to the season. Get some draft capital for next year and free up that money to use elsewhere. I like Jessie, but no way I want to pay him 18-20 per year.