The Bengals holding Stewart hostage...

[Stout]

According to whom? All depends on the eyes.

You could also make the argument that he wasn’t drafted high enough. The Raiders spend the #7 overall pick on a worse profile.

If he goes back to college and produces 12 sacks and shows the same metrics next combine he’ll be a top 5 pick

It doesn't all depend upon the eyes. Compare the workout warrior googly eyes to the football field, and you'll see the truth. I guess it is on the eyes

 

[BACH]

It doesn't all depend upon the eyes. Compare the workout warrior googly eyes to the football field, and you'll see the truth. I guess it is on the eyes

I completely agree with your take BTW.

I wouldn’t have drafted him pre 25th.

But just pointing out that a lot would be willing to draft him higher, because his potential based on metrics is so insanely high

 

[HairZach]

So apparently the Bengals have tried adding this exact language to their last 3 1st round pick's contracts. Their last 1st rounder, Amarius Mims, didn't sign until July 22nd. The only difference between Mim's negotiation and Stewart's is Stewart is refusing to practice and is stirring up negative press.

 

[Adrian]

Bengals' Mike Brown on Shemar Stewart contract clause dispute: 'If he's sitting in jail, I don't think I oughta be paying him'

Stewart left Cincinnati's minicamp in June over a dispute with a new clause about conduct, and he has yet to sign a contract with the team.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[BACH]

Bengals' Mike Brown on Shemar Stewart contract clause dispute: 'If he's sitting in jail, I don't think I oughta be paying him'

Stewart left Cincinnati's minicamp in June over a dispute with a new clause about conduct, and he has yet to sign a contract with the team.

sports.yahoo.com

Jesus! Don’t the Bengals have a comms department?

 

[kerouac9]

Jesus! Don’t the Bengals have comms department?

They do not

 

[BACH]

They do not

it’s just so stupid… Why does the owner escalate the situation like that - in public.

He’s running a multi billion business, not a Jiffylube on the corner. Act like a professional

 

[Adrian]

Shemar Stewart and Bengals reach agreement on rookie contract

Stewart accepted contract language the Bengals had been demanding in exchange for the Bengals paying him $500,000 more of his signing bonus now.

sports.yahoo.com