- Sorry to see Bates go, like Bobby I think he was in a no win situation with that line, Matt called him out by name repeatedly, and they seemed to have a good rapport, and Matt and company were finally getting the essence of his offense; who knows what they might have done after being in it for a year
– Cable turned one of the worst O lines in football for years and turned them into the unit that broke out this year in the run game, and he turned around flame-out Robert Gallery; he’s a very respected line coach around the league
– McDaniels is very much respected around the league as an OC, just not as a head coach; also, no one knows whether he or Carroll were ever serious about him coming here; finally his system is very specific, and I think its pretty clear we’d be scrapping some of what we have and bringing in many new pieces again – St Louis is going to be trying to maximize their margin receivers next year, and he’s probably a good bet there.
– Fisch (and Gray, and Quinn) all left, it was speculated by many pundits, because of the looming labor uncertainty, opportunities to move up in responsibility, and the general security represented by the college game at this point; Fisch emphatically did not quit because of Bates
– it does appear, though, in retrospect more like Gibbs departure was the result of losing a struggle for power with Bates; we’ll probably never know for sure

Do you remember Davis’ post Lane Kiffen overhead projector presentation, where he lambasted Kiffin? I’m surprised he didn’t pull out a poster board and markers. Even though I think Kiffin is a punk, after seeing Davis’ presentation I actually had sympathy for him.

But he’s not gonna be in the same position as OL coach. Still, wouldn’t want to cross him, ‘specially if he’s my position coach.

Tom Cable will kick your ass if you mess with him. I hope he kicks Mr. Happy and the Duke Boy’s ass if they don’t get him anymore talent to work with on the offensive line. I love Okung. I like Unger. I’m okay with Polumbus. But I worry about guys like Gibson if we’re going to more man blocking. And I do hope we’re going to more man blocking!