Weekly Press Conference: Jay Bateman

Texas A&M football defensive coordinator Jay Bateman meets the media at a press conference inside the Kyle Field Media Center. (October 7, 2024)
0:00 What are your feelings about the defense after first half of year?
0:39 What has Will Lee brought to team and how much has he improved?
1:38 Beyond rotation, how have you tried to maximize the defensive front’s talent?
2:47 How has Dalton Brooks played of late?
3:44 What do you like about this defense and structure now six games in?
4:49 How have you seen players emerge after the loss of Tyreek Chappell in the secondary?
5:40 What were the biggest reasons for the run defense issues early and how have you been able to improve it so quickly?
7:05 What have you seen from Dezz Ricks to earn a starting spot at this point?
7:57 Has there been anyone progressing faster than expected or made bigger impact than anticipated?
9:05 How have you and family adjusted to College Station and also what's it like coaching defense at Kyle Field?