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elsid13 · 02-23-2008, 08:10 AM

BRONCOS REPORT: Bates' focus shifts to helping Cutler
By Lee Rasizer
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-dinner-topic/
Saturday, February 23, 2008

It has been said that pressure makes diamonds, and it might be apropos to Jeremy Bates' new job description.

Bates has been put in charg with overseeing Jay Cutler's development at a critical stage of the quarterback's career. At age 31 but already with his third NFL team, Bates will switch his emphasis from receivers to the QB spot as position coach after Mike Heimerdinger's offseason departure to Tennessee.

"The thing that I focus on is how much talent this kid has and that the sky's the limit for him," Bates said Friday. "There's pressure in this profession, yes, but you go to work to coach Jay Cutler, you're pretty excited. This guy can do it all. He can throw. He can run. He can make off-schedule plays. He's smart. To me, that's exciting."

Bates already forged a relationship with Cutler last offseason before the assistant turned his emphasis to pass catchers.

The approach with Cutler, Bates said, will be similar this offseason.

The two will sit down next week and begin studying cutups of Cutler's 2007 performances and those of other top quarterbacks. Their tutoring sessions will start by focusing on fundamentals and mechanics, then evolve to defensive schemes and check-down progressions.

"I think we have a good foundation and he's comfortable with what we're doing offensively and you don't want to change too much, because it was his first year (starting) and he does feel comfortable with it. Now, let's build on that."

Bates will continue to spend game days on the sideline, preferring to go over in-game snapshots face to face and be able to more readily gauge Cutler's emotions.

With offensive coordinator/ offensive line coach Rick Dennison also near the bench, Denver eventually will be tweaking somewhat how the play-calling gets to Cutler, since Heimerdinger started the process up top the past two seasons.

Another adjustment for Bates: not seeing his father, Jim, on a daily basis at Dove Valley.

The Broncos fired the assistant head coach/defense last month.

The younger Bates maintained that those circumstances are a nonissue moving forward.

"You can't let your personal feelings get involved in a business matter," he said. "And this is a business. That happened, and I moved on. He moved on. And I think everyone gets better from it."

Growing up a coach's son might have steeled Bates for such circumstances, since he moved "every two years" as a youth.

He began his coaching career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, winning a Super Bowl ring, then went to the New York Jets, working with quarterbacks and receivers at both spots before joining Denver last season.

Now, Cutler will have his undivided attention.

"I think he had a good year, but he can improve," Bates said. "And I think he'd say that, also."

We can work it out?

A Friday night dinner meeting between Broncos front-office folks and Javon Walker's representative was aimed at determining the receiver's future with the team.

"The goal is to see what we need to do to bring an end to the situation," agent Kennard McGuire said during a break in players-association meetings Friday afternoon.

Walker at times has expressed his unhappiness witha Broncos offense that continues to featuring emerging target Brandon Marshall and is perhaps too run-oriented to satiate his desire to catch passes.

Denver has a hefty investment in a player that can't seem to be happy, and it is trying to move him before two bonuses become due March 4.

Walker also is a candidate to be released.

There's only a slim chance that he'll stay, and virtually no shot of an agreement to restructure his contract.

There's also the issue of Walker's surgically repaired right knee to consider.

McGuire did admit that part of his role in Indianapolis, though he won't confirm or deny any trade talks or say that Walker's told him outright he wants out of Denver, is "to put to rest any level of concern that anybody would have about his ability to play football."

It's clear reading between the lines that is meantfor other teams, because no club would have a better read on Walker's health than Denver.

Etc.

* Indications are safety John Lynch is leaning toward returning for a 16th season, but his coming back is far from a done deal. He's due a $1.12 million roster bonus March 4, and that payout is being weighed against his declining participation, both from a team and player standpoint. Lynch played fewer than 60 percent of the snaps last season and isn't ready to be hoisted into primarily a leadership role just yet. Talks are ongoing.

* The Broncos are expected to pick up the $1.75 million roster bonus owed backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey. Ramsey played in two games last season, completing 29-of-48 passes for 262 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

© Rocky Mountain News

Broncojef · 02-23-2008, 08:29 AM

I wonder if this opening means Rod Smith may step in as a receivers coach going forward. I think the meeting with Javon is to make sure Javon and his agent play nicely to get him out of Denver. I'd really like to be a fly on the wall during that conversation...we need to start getting informants at some of these restaurants.

Borks147 · 02-23-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncojef

we need to start getting informants at some of these restaurants.

I just had a flashback to a seen from Fight Club where Tyler walks into a restaurant and all the servers nod their heads at him. "you see, theres this thing, its called the orangemane...and the first rule about the orangemane is...."

rovolution · 02-23-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncojef

I wonder if this opening means Rod Smith may step in as a receivers coach going forward. I think the meeting with Javon is to make sure Javon and his agent play nicely to get him out of Denver. I'd really like to be a fly on the wall during that conversation...we need to start getting informants at some of these restaurants.

they already offered him the job and he wisely rejected.

but they are discussing a consultant role for him right now.

Popps · 02-23-2008, 05:19 PM

The two will sit down next week and begin studying cutups of Cutler's 2007 performances and those of other top quarterbacks. Their tutoring sessions will start by focusing on fundamentals and mechanics, then evolve to defensive schemes and check-down progressions.

Bingo.

02-23-2008, 08:10 AM	#1
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	Broncos Report from RMN - Good stuff BRONCOS REPORT: Bates' focus shifts to helping Cutler By Lee Rasizer http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-dinner-topic/ Saturday, February 23, 2008 It has been said that pressure makes diamonds, and it might be apropos to Jeremy Bates' new job description. Bates has been put in charg with overseeing Jay Cutler's development at a critical stage of the quarterback's career. At age 31 but already with his third NFL team, Bates will switch his emphasis from receivers to the QB spot as position coach after Mike Heimerdinger's offseason departure to Tennessee. "The thing that I focus on is how much talent this kid has and that the sky's the limit for him," Bates said Friday. "There's pressure in this profession, yes, but you go to work to coach Jay Cutler, you're pretty excited. This guy can do it all. He can throw. He can run. He can make off-schedule plays. He's smart. To me, that's exciting." Bates already forged a relationship with Cutler last offseason before the assistant turned his emphasis to pass catchers. The approach with Cutler, Bates said, will be similar this offseason. The two will sit down next week and begin studying cutups of Cutler's 2007 performances and those of other top quarterbacks. Their tutoring sessions will start by focusing on fundamentals and mechanics, then evolve to defensive schemes and check-down progressions. "I think we have a good foundation and he's comfortable with what we're doing offensively and you don't want to change too much, because it was his first year (starting) and he does feel comfortable with it. Now, let's build on that." Bates will continue to spend game days on the sideline, preferring to go over in-game snapshots face to face and be able to more readily gauge Cutler's emotions. With offensive coordinator/ offensive line coach Rick Dennison also near the bench, Denver eventually will be tweaking somewhat how the play-calling gets to Cutler, since Heimerdinger started the process up top the past two seasons. Another adjustment for Bates: not seeing his father, Jim, on a daily basis at Dove Valley. The Broncos fired the assistant head coach/defense last month. The younger Bates maintained that those circumstances are a nonissue moving forward. "You can't let your personal feelings get involved in a business matter," he said. "And this is a business. That happened, and I moved on. He moved on. And I think everyone gets better from it." Growing up a coach's son might have steeled Bates for such circumstances, since he moved "every two years" as a youth. He began his coaching career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, winning a Super Bowl ring, then went to the New York Jets, working with quarterbacks and receivers at both spots before joining Denver last season. Now, Cutler will have his undivided attention. "I think he had a good year, but he can improve," Bates said. "And I think he'd say that, also." We can work it out? A Friday night dinner meeting between Broncos front-office folks and Javon Walker's representative was aimed at determining the receiver's future with the team. "The goal is to see what we need to do to bring an end to the situation," agent Kennard McGuire said during a break in players-association meetings Friday afternoon. Walker at times has expressed his unhappiness witha Broncos offense that continues to featuring emerging target Brandon Marshall and is perhaps too run-oriented to satiate his desire to catch passes. Denver has a hefty investment in a player that can't seem to be happy, and it is trying to move him before two bonuses become due March 4. Walker also is a candidate to be released. There's only a slim chance that he'll stay, and virtually no shot of an agreement to restructure his contract. There's also the issue of Walker's surgically repaired right knee to consider. McGuire did admit that part of his role in Indianapolis, though he won't confirm or deny any trade talks or say that Walker's told him outright he wants out of Denver, is "to put to rest any level of concern that anybody would have about his ability to play football." It's clear reading between the lines that is meantfor other teams, because no club would have a better read on Walker's health than Denver. Etc. * Indications are safety John Lynch is leaning toward returning for a 16th season, but his coming back is far from a done deal. He's due a $1.12 million roster bonus March 4, and that payout is being weighed against his declining participation, both from a team and player standpoint. Lynch played fewer than 60 percent of the snaps last season and isn't ready to be hoisted into primarily a leadership role just yet. Talks are ongoing. * The Broncos are expected to pick up the $1.75 million roster bonus owed backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey. Ramsey played in two games last season, completing 29-of-48 passes for 262 yards with one touchdown and one interception. © Rocky Mountain News

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02-23-2008, 08:29 AM	#2
Broncojef Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 3,019	I wonder if this opening means Rod Smith may step in as a receivers coach going forward. I think the meeting with Javon is to make sure Javon and his agent play nicely to get him out of Denver. I'd really like to be a fly on the wall during that conversation...we need to start getting informants at some of these restaurants.

02-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#5
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	The two will sit down next week and begin studying cutups of Cutler's 2007 performances and those of other top quarterbacks. Their tutoring sessions will start by focusing on fundamentals and mechanics, then evolve to defensive schemes and check-down progressions. Bingo.