Especially since have a new OC and new O-line coach etc. It would hurt to lose Bates but he was undrafted and a backup most of his career this far. We likely could get a better talent in the draft for less money.
But he's helped Josh in the past and a positive influence. Similar to what AVP was; guys like that are there for more than what they can do on the field.
I feel Reich wants to build a locker room like McDermott so that's where Baker may not fit. Matt Ryan is a bridge guy if the Falcons take someone in the draft.
I didn't hear Barkley was signed. I know the Tweet and speculation etc. That said we drafted Fromm with Josh in the fold I still not shocked if we draft a QB.
Because in a backup QB you want a guy who can come in a game late and win you a game or can start a game or 2 and win for you too. I think Fitz fits the mold, Andy Dalton too.
We get $2.5 million back if understand things correctly. Hopefully it's to bring Bates back as hate seeing him visit teams like the Vikings and Patriots.
Then I trade back and get him. Maybe a team like the Giants move up from the 2nd to get a QB in late Round 1. To me Dotson short area quickness/seperation makes him a deadly slot option toss in extra gear to take it to the house.