The Crimson Cried
Edjacated Man of Mistery
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Piss poor coaching. Look at how many players failed to live up to potential under Butch. That should tell you everything you need to know.
.What have been the challenges that this young man has been unable to overcome to become a high level player? I've not heard anything specific over the last few years. Obviously as heralded as he was coming out of high school he was expected to start at some point in his career. Thanks for any info.
What have been the challenges that this young man has been unable to overcome to become a high level player? I've not heard anything specific over the last few years. Obviously as heralded as he was coming out of high school he was expected to start at some point in his career. Thanks for any info.
But all the LBs during the Butch era were coached by the same stiffs, so Bates had equal chance to earn playing time and he just couldnt get it done. Bottom line is that hes just not that good, and was probably overrated coming out of high school because of his legacy status.
Keep in mind he was injured early and never seemed to be the same afterwards. It happens, and I hate it for the kid.
But all the LBs during the Butch era were coached by the same stiffs, so Bates had equal chance to earn playing time and he just couldnt get it done. Bottom line is that hes just not that good, and was probably overrated coming out of high school because of his legacy status.
Plausible argument, but it comes down to different strokes for different folks, imo. Some players are great at self motivation and pushing themselves. Other players only blossom under legitimate coaching. Certainly Bates had equal opportunity as any teammate, but does the fact he needed legitimate coaching really dismiss his physical talents. What comes natural to some does not come natural to others. Hard to argue Bates had bad teachers.
You said certain players only blossom under good coaching - If Bates needs blossoming to crack the rotation then hes not talented enough.
Sorry to have to dumb it down for you.
Lets not judge the kids or their talents on the previous staff. Jones was a decent recruiter. Not so sure he knew where to put them when he got them though. I actually think that injuries killed Bates.