Bates: ‘What We Want to See Is Progress’ - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 08-30-2007, 06:17 PM

Seven days ago, the Broncos concluded a full game week of preparation that mimicked the regular season. Tonight, the Broncos head into the preseason finale against Arizona with starters on the bench, only two days of practice instead of the normal three and the emphasis back on evaluation rather than a regular-season-like schedule.

To that end, assistant head coach/defense Jim Bates said that he’ll take things back to the basics. He said earlier in the preseason that base schemes allow him and his defensive coaches to better gauge the players on the field. With the starters on the sideline and some roster positions still for the taking, evaluation has again become the priority.

“What we want to see is progress,” Bates said. “We still have some roster spots available. Defense and special teams — it’s going to come down to this game for a lot of guys, because they’re still close.”

This is a curious week at Dove Valley, as two separate but vital tasks overlap. For the reserves and those on the roster bubble, Thursday night’s game could represent one of the most crucial evenings of their professional lives. For the starters and those whose place on the team is assured, their minds are on the Buffalo Bills.

“We aren’t at full-game week planning,” Bates said, “but as far as getting a feel for Buffalo does, we’re well into that.”

Which led me to ask Bates one final question — which team had he studied more on tape, the Bills or the Cardinals?

“Buffalo,” he said with a grin.

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...e-is-progress/

Northman · 08-30-2007, 06:22 PM

Message to Bates:

Want i want to see is the defense stop a opposing Qb, RB, WR, the list could go on.

Hotrod · 08-30-2007, 06:29 PM

Like every year in the 4th preseason game I focus my attention on the cheer babes.

Elway777 · 08-31-2007, 01:52 AM

It Look like in Bates scheme that the defensive ends really play wide leaving a ton of running room in middle.

Broncos4Life · 08-31-2007, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elway777

It Look like in Bates scheme that the defensive ends really play wide leaving a ton of running room in middle.

And I'll bet Lynch will be down in the box to help out Dj. By the way. Isnt Hamza playing pretty good? Whats the chance of him taking Fergys job this season? I'll bet we see him more on passing downs.

Bob's your Information Minister · 08-31-2007, 02:55 AM

I'm shocked. I was under the impression the Broncos coaching staff wanted to see regression.

Atlas · 08-31-2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elway777

It Look like in Bates scheme that the defensive ends really play wide leaving a ton of running room in middle.

That's why he wants widebodies in the middle. BUT did he find the right DTs? We'll see what Kenedy and Adams have.

08-30-2007, 06:17 PM	#1
dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	Bates: ‘What We Want to See Is Progress’ Seven days ago, the Broncos concluded a full game week of preparation that mimicked the regular season. Tonight, the Broncos head into the preseason finale against Arizona with starters on the bench, only two days of practice instead of the normal three and the emphasis back on evaluation rather than a regular-season-like schedule. To that end, assistant head coach/defense Jim Bates said that he’ll take things back to the basics. He said earlier in the preseason that base schemes allow him and his defensive coaches to better gauge the players on the field. With the starters on the sideline and some roster positions still for the taking, evaluation has again become the priority. “What we want to see is progress,” Bates said. “We still have some roster spots available. Defense and special teams — it’s going to come down to this game for a lot of guys, because they’re still close.” This is a curious week at Dove Valley, as two separate but vital tasks overlap. For the reserves and those on the roster bubble, Thursday night’s game could represent one of the most crucial evenings of their professional lives. For the starters and those whose place on the team is assured, their minds are on the Buffalo Bills. “We aren’t at full-game week planning,” Bates said, “but as far as getting a feel for Buffalo does, we’re well into that.” Which led me to ask Bates one final question — which team had he studied more on tape, the Bills or the Cardinals? “Buffalo,” he said with a grin. http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...e-is-progress/

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08-30-2007, 06:22 PM	#2
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Message to Bates: Want i want to see is the defense stop a opposing Qb, RB, WR, the list could go on.

08-30-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Like every year in the 4th preseason game I focus my attention on the cheer babes.

08-31-2007, 01:52 AM	#4
Elway777 Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,886	It Look like in Bates scheme that the defensive ends really play wide leaving a ton of running room in middle.

08-31-2007, 02:55 AM	#6
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	I'm shocked. I was under the impression the Broncos coaching staff wanted to see regression.