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00:00You're getting a lot of those contracts signed by the first rounders that were selected at the end of April.
00:06However, one contract that is still outstanding, that would be Shamar Stewart,
00:11the edge rusher out of Texas A&M, drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals,
00:16who need all of the defensive help they can get, but yet they have not signed Stewart just yet.
00:22Stewart and his representation still in a disagreement with the Bengals front office over specific wording in that rookie deal.
00:30That would not maybe cover guaranteed future injuries.
00:34So Shamar Stewart remains unsigned with Cincinnati.
00:37Of course, the Bengals have a lot to still figure out this off season on the defensive side of the football.
00:43Like, can we get the answers on what the language is in the contract?
00:47Because when we talk about the Bengals and I bring it up repeatedly,
00:50like they're one of the cheapest franchises out there.
00:52Like, is it just like, Hey, you know, you're coming in for OTAs.
00:54We're not going to give you an expense on the cab from like the airport,
00:57or you're going to have to pay for your socks and Nike hasn't come through with your cleats yet.
01:02Can you buy them?
01:02And maybe down the line, we'll reimburse you to see if that makes a lot of sense.
01:06You're like, what is the actual holdup here?
01:08Because it is hilarious that this team needs all the talent it needs on defense.
01:12But yeah, Trey Hendrickson, who can lead the NFL in sacks.
01:15We're like, dude, we're not even going to pick up the phone and return your phone call.
01:17And they say, okay, well, we're going to draft your replacement and then tell the replacement.
01:21Ah, man, you got to buy your own pants, cleats, jerseys and helmet here to come.
01:25Like, what are we actually doing for just for one?
01:27Can we just be a professional franchise?
01:30Like, can we not have all in the family in the front office here?
01:32Can we just act with a modicum of respect to the NFL and the players and just say,
01:36this contract is printed out of a printer.
01:39Everybody in the first round gets the same language.
01:41The Bengals are like, I don't like that language here.
01:43I don't like that language here.
01:44You'll come in under our terms.
01:46How about some harmony to enter into a season where we're not worried about people getting paid.
01:50All we're worried about is winning a Super Bowl.
01:52We can't have nice things in Cincinnati, apparently.
01:55We'll be right there.