Bengals prez: 'Foolishness' Stewart still unsigned
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Bengals team president Mike Brown publicly criticized the contract situation with rookie Shemar Stewart, labeling the stalemate as "foolishness." Stewart, drafted as the 17th overall pick, is the only first-round selection yet to sign. The core issue is a dispute regarding contract language on conduct detrimental to the team, which could impact Stewart’s guaranteed money. Brown noted that such a situation is unprecedented in his experience with the Bengals, emphasizing the need for a resolution to finalize the contract and allow Stewart to participate in team activities.
Mike Brown specifically referred to the contract negotiations as "foolishness," indicating frustration over the inability to finalize terms with Shemar Stewart. He emphasized that this situation is unprecedented during his tenure with the Bengals, stating, "From our vantage point, it's a form of foolishness. It just ought to get done." Brown pinpointed the disagreement over contract language concerning conduct detrimental to the team as the core of the delay, describing it as the sticking point that continues to hinder the signing process.
The ongoing negotiations between the Bengals and rookie Shemar Stewart remain unresolved, with Stewart being the only first-round pick yet to sign. The primary issue stems from contract language related to potential conduct detrimental to the team, which could jeopardize guaranteed money for Stewart. Brown highlighted that they have no prior incidents like this in contract discussions during his time with the team.
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