I disagree with the one Bills fan ypu quoted to fit your narrative. When you could have quoted many more Bills fans that fit the narrative that Bates was a quality up and coming player with good playoff starting experience stuck behind talent who played well enough to not lose their job.
Just imagine if I posted a quote from one of CCS board's Field's fanatics about how big of a mistake it was to get rid of Fields. With some people you take their opinion with a grain of salt. You should always go with the majority.
[Maybe Caleb told the Bears he wanted another weapon on the offense. Now that he sees the Bears are serious about winning (with Allen and Swift) he will give his medicals.]**sarcasm off
I think without being in the room where this all went down its all assumptions. All we know is that both parties agreed to Caleb having a private meeting after his pro day. Who is to say Poles suggested it and Caleb politely said it would be better after the pro day and Poles wanted to be...