Bates confirms contract talks aren't close, and why Tampa is such a great preseason test for the Bengals

Jessie Bates' unhappy comments about contract negotiations Thursday cast doubt over his extension, but there's a real football game coming and Jake and James break down what to watch for as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a perfect preseason challenge for the Cincinnati Bengals as we look for omens of the season to come.

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