Why the **** is Jessie Bates not signed yet?

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(07-25-2022, 02:36 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: Because we offered him a damn good contract (by all indications), and he most likely won't get the contract he's looking for on another team.

And he half-assed the regular season, so how can we count on him?

I agree there's always an injury risk, which is why players shouldn't be greedy and should take fair offers.

1) What was the guaranteed money offered? If it was low, then it's not a good contract by ALL indications.
2) After seeing what some of these other safeties get paid really well but arguably worse than Bates (Marcus Williams), I think someone would give Bates the contract he's seeking. It might even be less in terms of years and/or total salary but higher guarantees than what the Bengals were willing to give.