Super Bowl LVI runner ups Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates is keen on an opportunity to prove his worth. Bates has been a revelation for the franchise during the 2021 playoffs as he put in some notable performances. The 4th year safety along with the franchise has some decisions to make about his future or he might become a free agent.

Bates is an important player in the Bengals defense and someone they will look to resign and retain for upcoming seasons. The player is secretly hoping to avoid being franchise tagged and only getting $13.5 Million for his efforts last season.

On Wednesday, during his appearance on NFL Now, he states that many top players get that tag and are paid significantly less and need to be properly compensated. He believes it is a crucial moment and requires every player to cash in whenever such a scenario takes shape.

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While talking about his contract renewal, he states, “I’m not too worried about the ego part of being the highest-paid safety, but I do know value over cost. That is something that not just myself but my agency, my team, that we’re going to continue to evaluate over the next couple weeks.”

Jessie Bates wants to get compensated for his efforts

The re-signing of the player is a priority in the eyes of Bengals coach Zac Taylor. He is very clear about the 24-year-old’s importance to the team. Bates was on point throughout all of their crucial playoff games and desires to bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

He is a high-value player on any contender team in the league. But has expressed his belief in wanting what he deserves and not much more than that.

The franchise does have until 8th March to reach their decision as the franchise tag window opened on Tuesday. Bates and Bengals show a willingness and readiness to continue their fruitful association. Both recognize and are desperate to renew the deal with each other. The positive work environment and opportunity to play with the dynamic duo of Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow is alluring.

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Being a citizen from his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, he is closer to that region and the team. While not confirming whether a new deal is in work, Bates displays his pride in being a Bengals player. He secretly aims to continue representing the Bengals as soon as possible.

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