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The Los Angeles Chargers just made Derwin James the highest-paid safety in the NFL. The deal doesn’t just affect the Chargers or the poor AFC offenses that James will terrify this season. It also affects every NFL safety looking for a new contract in the near future. The player most affected by the deal is […]

Jessie Bates contract dispute has been one of the main storylines surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals offseason. Bates is an integral piece of Cincy’s defense, and their failure to lock him up on a long-term deal has to be viewed as a massive failure for the organization. The Bengals opted to franchise tag Bates at the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have spent the 2022 NFL offseason doing whatever they could to ensure that they be the last team standing in the AFC for the second season straight. After an improbable run to the Super Bowl last season, the Bengals have worked on shoring up their biggest weaknesses, whether it be through free […]

For the most part, the Cincinnati Bengals have made some stellar moves during the 2022 NFL offseason. They have revamped their offensive line and defense after making an unexpected run to the Super Bowl in 2021 before falling short. After announcing themselves as a top team in the AFC last season, the Bengals look likely […]

Jessie Bates’ lack of a contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals is about to bring some real consequences. The star safety was franchise tagged early in the offseason, much to his dismay. Cincinnati and Bates, barring something unforeseen, will not be agreeing to an extension. There hasn’t been much momentum towards the sides agreeing. Now, […]

If it’s up to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, he’ll give Jessie Bates the long-term contract he wants in a heartbeat. With that said, the young star made it clear to the Bengals that he wants Bates back alongside him in Cincinnati. The All-Pro safety has been absent in the team’s voluntary workouts as he […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have kept fans extremely entertained this offseason. They drafted rising stars like Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis in the 2022 NFL Draft and traded for star wide receiver AJ Brown. Most recently, the Eagles acquired cornerback James Bradberry via free agency, poaching him after he was released by the Giants. Now, Philly […]

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates enjoyed another strong season for the team in 2021, helping them advance to the Super Bowl, where they were eventually bested by the Los Angeles Rams. After yet another solid season, Bates was looking to be paid, though the Bengals didn’t seem to be on the same page as the […]

Among the many moves that the Cincinnati Bengals have made this offseason, Jessie Bates’ contract remains unfinished. Although the Bengals placed the franchise tag on the star safety, Bates clearly said that he did not want to be tagged. There is still business to be done there, as Cincinnati needs to keep one of its […]

After going on a trip to the Super Bowl, the Cincinnati Bengals are already making big moves to retain the core of their roster. Jessie Bates is one of the most underrated safety’s in the league and deserves a contract extension for his efforts. However, the front office went in a different direction instead. According […]

While Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense shined at times throughout the playoffs, it was really their defense that sparked their Super Bowl run. They handled business against some of the league’s best offenses. Despite being less heralded, they were arguably more important than the offense. Regardless of which side of the ball was […]

Even after producing one of their best seasons in franchise history, the Cincinnati Bengals have to get right back on the horse, as NFL free agency is right around the corner. Safety Jessie Bates III is heading into free agency and looking to become one of the league’s highest-paid safeties, so the Bengals are going […]

Now that the Cincinnati Bengals made it to the Super Bowl, the next step is to reload and look to finish the job. But while looking for upgrades is key, so is keeping the players who can already contribute at a high level. One key player who is due for a payday this offseason is […]

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates didn’t have the greatest regular season, but he turned it up when it mattered most. The 24-year-old was crucial for the Bengals in their run to the Super Bowl, coming up with a big play or two in every playoff game for Cincinnati. While the team didn’t win the Super […]

The Dallas Cowboys once again bowed out of the playoffs far earlier than many observers predicted. Jerry Jones looks to improve his roster and get back to a Super Bowl. Let’s look at some potential free-agent acquisitions that could help push Dallas towards this goal. Before we get into these options, we must remember one […]

The NFL season is coming up quickly and teams are making decisions on extensions for their players before the season begins. Jamal Adams is one player still up in the air. However, the Cincinnati Bengals were hoping to lock up stud defensive back Jessie Bates. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case, and the […]