CINCINNATI -- Bengals safety Jessie Bates III has long wanted to show he's one of the top players at his position.
The fifth-year player, who signed his franchise tender on Tuesday, said he's viewing the upcoming 2022 season as a chance to again showcase his talents ahead of a potential payday.
"It's a great opportunity to continue to present what I'm about, who I am to this franchise and other teams as well," Bates said on Wednesday. "Like I said, I'm looking at this as an opportunity to prove that I'm one of the best safeties in this league.