I don't think Saban keeps Bates

[Bumrush]

It seems like all of the comments by the players that support Bates will ultimately lead to his dismissal. As much as I love Bates, the more I read about Saban and his desire to control every aspect of the team I can't see Bates having a shot as DC. Keeping Bates on the team could potentially create a rift between the coaching staff, with some players taking sides with Bates if any conflicts should arise with personnel decisions that Saban has to make. Now that we have Saban as HC, I think the only way he can succeed is by cleaning house, even if it means letting Bates go.

 

[Shouright]

I don't think Saban keeps Bates either, and for the exact reasons you mentioned.

 

[iceblizzard69]

I don't think Bates will stay because even though he's the interim HC, becoming the DC again would be a demotion. I think he will opt to leave and he will find a job as the DC somewhere else.