Coleman to IR...Bates Activated

[kidhawk]

Just got the message from the seahawks App

This leaves us an empty slot on the practice squad to fill

 

[Hasselbeck]

My guess would be they're trying the Turbin experiment out this week and if that fails they will sign a FB and then send Bates back to the PS.

I'm also guessing they will have a lot more single back sets tomorrow, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as sometimes the running game seems to be a bit more effective when they let Lynch just do his thing.

 

[Seanhawk]

Didn't they try Bates out at FB for awhile?

 

[Jville]

Yes they did.

My guess is that Bates has been brought up for his special teams work and specifically his blocking contributions.

I think they keep the practice squad spot open for development back Steven Terrell.

I expect to see appearances by tight ends as backfield blockers from time to time.

 

[AVL]

I hope Bates makes the 46. I'd like to see him play.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Yes they did.

My guess is that Bates has been brought up for his special teams work and specifically his blocking contributions.

I think they keep the practice squad spot open for development back Steven Terrell.

I expect to see appearances by tight ends as backfield blockers from time to time.

0% chance tomorrow of Bates being active.

 

[kidhawk]

Yes they did.

My guess is that Bates has been brought up for his special teams work and specifically his blocking contributions.

I think they keep the practice squad spot open for development back Steven Terrell.

I expect to see appearances by tight ends as backfield blockers from time to time.

0% chance tomorrow of Bates being active.

Actually I think they made this move specifically so they could have him active. He can be used on special teams, an emergency FB and as a 6th WR.

 

[Cartire]

Bates making his weekly pay check. Cant say this team doesnt help guys out.

 

[Jville]

Like Cooper Helfet, Phil Bates has paid his dues, built team chemistry and offers a lot of versatility. Very important attributes for a team working at reaffirming it's identity.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Yes they did.

My guess is that Bates has been brought up for his special teams work and specifically his blocking contributions.

I think they keep the practice squad spot open for development back Steven Terrell.

I expect to see appearances by tight ends as backfield blockers from time to time.

0% chance tomorrow of Bates being active.

Actually I think they made this move specifically so they could have him active. He can be used on special teams, an emergency FB and as a 6th WR.

Oops.. math was off. :lol:

7 already ruled out tomorrow.. so yeah.. Bates will probably be active

 

[kidhawk]

Coleman was one of the 7 ruled out. Bringing up Bates and putting Coleman on IR means there will be an odd man out. I'd guess it would be McDonald.

 

[King Dog]

I was excited about Bates with all the off-season hype, but then I watched him play in preseason.

 

[HunnyBadger]

I was excited about Bates with all the off-season hype, but then I watched him play in preseason.

I thought he played well in preseason. He can take a hard hit that's for sure. He caught a TD too, if I recall. The end-around playcalls to him were kinda silly though.

 

[Blitzhawk]

I wonder if Bates might be doing return duties?? Hmmm.

 

[kidhawk]

I wonder if Bates might be doing return duties?? Hmmm.

He could be considered depth there too, but Pete said that PRich and ADB will have return duties