The Bengals don’t appear to be willing to budge on their stance as they feel it’s completely justified. Stewart thinks he’s done nothing wrong and has publicly stated his desire to receive a contract that mirrors what the most recent first-round picks in Cincinnati have received.

In response, Stewart’s agent, Zac Hiller, clapped back at Tobin. “Duke Tobin has had no involvement in this negotiation,” Hiller told ESPN. “It seems to be above his pay grade.” Bengals owner Mike Brown also weighed in.