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(8 hours ago)ochocincos Wrote: It's hard to be excited for the player and person right now that is Shemar Stewart.
From everything we've heard thus far on the contract situation, his side is arguing he shouldn't have that clause because previous Bengals 1st rounders haven't had it.
But this year, supposedly the pick immediately prior and after both have that clause, and it sounds like it's becoming/wanting to become more common for teams across the league.
Stewart might have to accept that this is the "new normal" and deal with it.
Right now, it feels like he's willing to delay his own development and potentially impact the production of the team by refusing to play due this contract clause.
If/when this gets settled, will we finally see Stewart just put his head down, focus on football, and really develop into the monster he has the potential to become, or is this just the first hurdle in distraction after distraction after distraction for this dude?
Nice post. Those are the questions. Regardless this hasn't been a good look for him especially and will no doubt affect his play on the field.