The absence of Jessie Bates is paving the way for Daxton Hill to play heavy snaps as a rookie. When the Cincinnati Bengals went with a defensive back with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, many questions began to fly. Does this mean Jessie Bates III time is coming to an end amid a contract dispute? Is Lou Anarumo just looking for another chess piece in the defensive backfield? The answer, truthfully, is that Daxton Hill is the “yes” answer to both of those questions. Sure, the team wants Bates to remain in Cincinnati, but those discussions…