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
definitely higher situations third
We definitely have to improve. Third down-and-long situations have been the one that's been most disappointing. We should be off at a much higher percentage.
guy high liked nice obviously surprised
He's really had a nice camp. I can't say I'm that surprised because obviously we liked the guy a lot to take him as high as we did.
ready step time
He's ready to step in any time we make the call.
best interview process talking time
I'm going to go through the interview process just like everyone else. Me being right here, there's a lot more flexibility. We'll be talking when it's the best time for Ted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
moving pace quicker
It's moving at a much quicker pace than it ever has in its history.
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.