03-14-2023, 10:40 AM
I think Bates/Bell were trying to force a both or none deal. Subtly mind you. Bates wanted more money than the Bengals would go and Bell needed a great last contract. Not suggesting the negotiations were rough just that they kinda were both staying or leaving. I’m sure the front office was ready.
Romo “ so impressed with Zac ...1 of the best in the NFL… they are just fundamentally sound. Taylor the best winning % in the Playoffs of current coaches. Joe Burrow” Zac is the best head coach in the NFL & that gives me a lot of confidence." Taylor led the Bengals to their first playoff win since 1990, ending the longest active drought in the four major North American sports, en and appeared in Super Bowl LVI, the first since 1988.