Jim Bates
Jim Bates
Football coach who served as the interim head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins in 2014 after a promotion from defensive coordinator.
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth31 May 1946
learning moved
He's improving. He's still learning a position. He's been moved around a lot.
basic fault looked open rule stay wide
The basic rule is you stay on coverage, but you can't fault him when it looked like (Griese) was wide open to the end zone.
controlled football good gotten great job open passing played running wait
They've gotten to where they are doing a good job running the football with a controlled passing game, and they've played great defense. They may open it up a little bit. We'll just have to wait and see.
game key randy
A big key to this game is eliminating the big play, and Randy can make the big play.
coaching good job top
It's just one of those things he's got to be on top of. We've got to do a good job of coaching him where he can get back on the field. He's good enough to play in this league, there's no doubt.
basically fault leaving looks open stay wide
It's one of those things. Basically you stay on coverage, but you can't fault him (for leaving the receiver) when it looks like he (Griese) is wide open to the end zone.
disguise eight recognize seven ways
It's huge. But really, there's ways we disguise it that there's eight so you can't recognize it. But we do a lot of it with seven in the box.
attempt capable far given kicking opportunity yards
It's very frustrating. No. 1, we did not think he was capable of kicking a 56-yarder. But we shouldn't have even given him the opportunity as far as the 10 or 12 yards they made on that play to even have an attempt at a 56-yarder.
against good sharp
They have some good athletes. We've got to be as sharp as we were against Romulus.
adds curve dimension doubt far gets learning several totally
There's been a learning curve with him as far as not having Randy, who adds a totally different dimension to the offense. He's made several big throws, and when he gets more comfortable, he'll be back. There's no doubt about it.
guy missed saw
The guy called it the way he saw it, and he missed it,
five last nickel played several special teams
Ahmad will get several opportunities in the nickel and he's on the special teams and for us the nickel back is like a starter. Over the last five years, our nickel back has played as much if not more than one of our linebackers because of the substitution.
applied came fine happens hope job whatever
I was disappointed when I didn't get job but that happens in this business. He applied for the job just like I did and I came in second, I hope I came in second. I'm going to be fine with whatever I choose.
far guys hurt miss practice rough week
It's been a rough week for practice as far as (who is) in and out. We've had guys miss all week. That's hurt on preparation.