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

 

[atlantacowboy]

Some guys just don’t get it.

 

[Flamma]

I usually take the side that is better for the game. Which usually ends up being the owners. But not in this case. Why should he be doing any work without a contract?

 

[atlantacowboy]

I change my opinion. Cincy low balled him offering less money than last years #17 pick Dallas Turner ......in spite of the cap going up.

 

[gtb1943]

I change my opinion. Cincy low balled him offering less money than last years #17 pick Dallas Turner ......in spite of the cap going up.

interesting. Bungles are always cheap but this is really out there.
Wonder if the Union will show some stones and do something?

 

[atlantacowboy]

interesting. Bungles are always cheap but this is really out there.
Wonder if the Union will show some stones and do something?

I don't know what going on in Cincy. Between Hendrickson showing up to voluntary camp in golf wear to complain about his contract negotiations and low balling the rookie who's supposed to give them some leverage........ none of it makes sense.

 

[gtb1943]

I don't know what going on in Cincy. Between Hendrickson showing up to voluntary camp in golf wear to complain about his contract negotiations and low balling the rookie who's supposed to give them some leverage........ none of it makes sense.

its the Bungles
the only reason they are not the worst franchise in the NFL is because of the Jets and Browns

 

[Manwiththeplan]

doesn't help that they're jerking around Hendrickson

In his four years in Cincy he's had 14.0, 8.0, 17.5 and 17.5 sacks

If you aren't convinced that he's that guy, let him sign elsewhere

 

[John813]

Bengals have been historically cheap under Brown. Dude must not want to sign anymore checks after caving to Higgins and Chase this offseason.

 

[gtb1943]

Bengals have been historically cheap under Brown. Dude must not want to sign anymore checks after caving to Higgins and Chase this offseason.

there is cheap and then there is the Bungles