SaberCats Add Defensive Backs Jackie Bates and James Sadler
Published on June 21, 2012 under Arena Football League (AFL)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The SaberCats announced today that they have been assigned defensive backs Jackie Bates and James Sadler. Bates is a former member of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League and Sadler is a four year Arena Football League veteran.
"We needed to make some adjustments and these two bring a lot to this football team," said Owner/Head Coach Darren Arbet. "Jackie brings us some quality experience from the NFL and James is an AFL veteran who will be able to come in and contribute right away."
Bates (5-10, 200, Hampton) most recently spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played two seasons. In 2009, he was in training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Hampton and concluded the season as a member of their practice squad. In 2010, the former De La Salle Spartan defensive back appeared in two regular season games with the Chiefs.
The Concord, Calif. native played two seasons for the Hampton Pirates, where he recorded 76 total tackles, four interceptions, forced two fumbles and recovered one as well in 17 appearances. He transferred from Oregon, where he played in 22 games, posted 67 total tackles and one interception before leaving the program.
Sadler (6-0, 215, Southwestern Oklahoma State) is a four year AFL veteran who most recently spent time with the Philadelphia Soul in 2011. As a member of the Soul, Sadler posted 39 total tackles (four assisted), had two interceptions, forced one fumble and recovered one as well. He recorded 13 total tackles (six assisted) and forced one fumble in 2010 with the Tulsa Talons, and in two seasons with the Chicago Rush (2007-08), Sadler notched 44 total tackles (24 assisted), two interceptions and recovered one fumble.
Jackie Bates #13
Position: DB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 200 lbs
Born: Oct. 12, 1986 in Sacramento, Calif.
Hometown: Concord, Calif.
Last Team: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
College: Hampton
AFL Experience: None
James Sadler #21
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215 lbs
Born: Sept. 23, 1981 in Manteca, Calif.
Hometown: Manteca, Calif.
Last Team: Philadelphia Soul (AFL)
College: Southwestern Oklahoma State
AFL Experience: Four Years
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