Bengals rookie DE Shemar Stewart is holding out from practice

[jblaze2004]

I am glad we didn’t draft

 

[jazzcat22]

This means nothing.
Why risk injury without a contract.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I get why he is doing it….but to me this is more of a reflection on them than him. Why wouldn’t you sign your first round pick?

 

[gtb1943]

the rookie contract scale is set in stone; there is no reason why a team cannot sigh all its players a week or so after the draft
so it does appear to be on the team not him

 

[Mr_437]

Stewart opposite Hendricks could be a tough front to block, Bengals ownership should get this done it's a slotted contract anyway. On Stewart, I believe he's following his agents advice, but it's getting him off to the wrong start with his coaches and organization, but it should be fine. I'm glad Dallas didn't draft him because he wasn't the right player, Eze is a better player imho.

 

[Flamma]

What exactly are they doing now that could result in a catastrophic injury?

 

[gtb1943]

What exactly are they doing now that could result in a catastrophic injury?

it can happen anytime doing anything; all you have to do is land wrong or do something like that. Even in shells and sneakers things can happen.

 

[Flamma]

it can happen anytime doing anything; all you have to do is land wrong or do something like that. Even in shells and sneakers things can happen.

I guess. I've played sports for many years. Almost 24/7. I was reckless too. Never had a serious injury. Never came close. From my perspective it is hard to imagine it happening at any time.

 

[darthseinfeld]

the rookie contract scale is set in stone; there is no reason why a team cannot sigh all its players a week or so after the draft
so it does appear to be on the team not him

I believe there are some offsets that can be negotiated. I think thats why Joey Bosa held out in 2016

 

[gtb1943]

I believe there are some offsets that can be negotiated. I think thats why Joey Bosa held out in 2016

there are a few things; but really do not matter much or more players would hold out. Looking closer at this, either he or his agent or both are probably the reasons. Not the team