02-07-2023, 07:15 PM
(02-07-2023, 05:07 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I don't see any team trading for Bates on a second francise tag, which will cost them near $17M (I think) if a long term deal cannot be agreed upon. I think that he's just going to hit the open market and get what he can, where he can.
As for Higgins, sure you hope that they can agree on an extension that makes him able to be afforded for a 2nd contract, but how willing will he be to take less than he could likely get elsewhere? I mean, on most other teams he's going to be THE man, with HUGE pumped up stats and a regular in Pro Bowl voting each season.
You can hope for the guy to take less than he's worth to stay here and continue to play second fiddle, but I wouldn't count on it.
15 million for Bates
