The were unable to reach a long-term deal with III, creating an uncertain future with the star safety in Cincinnati. With his contract situation unresolved, Bates did not report to training camp with the other Bengals' veterans on Tuesday, .When asked about his starting safety on Monday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he expects Bates to show up at some point."I don't want to make Tyler Glasnow Jersey any predictions. I've talked to Je sie and that's up to him when he shows up and we will be ready for him," Taylor said, . "Communication with him has been good. In the meantime, it's important for Dax (Hill) to be ready."If Adeiny Hechavarria Jersey Bates mi ses considerable time, Daxton Hill is in line to start at safety. The Bengals drafted Hill in the first round this year as a contingency plan in case Bates leaves Cincinnati after this year or refused to sign the franchise tag. Cincinnati prepared for this situation with Bates, but would rather have him with the franchise with the core players that helped the Bengals win the AFC Championship."Je se's a good guy, we like him. It's been two years we've been trying to extend him, we didn't get Jesus Aguilar Jersey there," Bengals general manager said. "We will have a chance at the end of the season again to do that." ATL FS #3 One of the top playmakers on Cincinnati's defense, Bates has emerged as one of the best safeties in the game. A second team All-Pro in 2020, Bates has recorded 408 tackles, 10 interceptions, 35 pa ses defended and two forced fumbles over his four years in the . As the primary defender in coverage, Bates has allowed just a 58.0 pa ser rating in his career.While Bates didn't have a 100-tackle season like he did in his first three years, he finished with 88 tackles, one interception, and four pa ses defended -- all career-lows. He also allowed C. J. Cron Jersey 30 catches on 38 attempts and three touchdowns, allowing a 94.5 pa ser rating as the primary defender in coverage.Regardle s of his performance last season, Bates is in line for a huge payday and seeks more than the Colin Poche Jersey $12,911,000 he'd make under the franchise tag this year. and will be in line for ma sive extensions soon, so the Bengals have to think long and hard if signing Bates to a ma sive deal is worth it. "It's not easy to fit all these in," Brown said. "I (do) expect Je sie to be here and play for us (this year)."
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