Well, it’s a safe bet that Broncos quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates is no longer in Denver’s plans, given that the team has given the despised (by the Broncos) Raiders permission to interview Bates for a position on the Oakland coaching staff. By rule, teams can block assistant coaches from taking any position with a new team other than head coach. Bates, 32, called the offensive plays for the Broncos in 2008. But since new head coach Josh McDaniels will call the plays moving forward, Bates’ ongoing presence might be awkward. Then again, Bates’ departure could be awkward, too, given that quarterback Jay Cutler has made it known that he wants Bates to stay.
BRONCOS GIVE BATES PERMISSION TO TALK TO RAIDERS
Published January 13, 2009 12:05 PM
