08-22-2022, 03:56 PM
(08-22-2022, 02:38 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: He WAS playing chicken and still is, IMCO, because he thinks he'll get a big deal with us next offseason or sign big with another team, and the only better terms he MIGHT get with another team is more guaranteed money, but will it be more total money?
I understand guaranteed is more important to some when thinking about a contract, but playing three years at the fifth highest average safety salary, which is reportedly the minimum of what we offered, means that he'd only have to play three years to get more money than any other safety has guaranteed.
I know he could get injured at any point, but you have to take what's probable, which is to not be injured, and just roll with it.
It makes ZERO sense to think he is playing chicken right now. There are no negotiations allowed until AFTER the season, why would you even suggest this? Him holding out right now has ZERO to do with is contract negotiations in February 2023....
I just dont get how any serious Bengals fan that keeps up with things doesnt know that Bates has whined about guaranteed money all year most likely due to his fear of potential injury and cant put together that this is the only reason not to be at practice as of yet since the numbers issue isnt in play?
