UFL star and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, who has reportedly drawn interest from the Detroit Lions, has had a wildly successful year in 2024 but has started to come back down to earth a bit in recent weeks. Bates has not made a field goal in each of the past two games and has […]
Jake Bates: Another week, another long FG for star UFL kicker
One of the stars of the 2024 UFL season, Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, has made yet another long field goal during the Week 7 game against the D.C. Defenders. During the second quarter and with the Panthers leading 13-6, Bates was called upon to kick a 51-yard field goal, which, at this point, is […]
Jake Bates landing spots: Lions, Vikings rank among best fits for Michigan Panthers star kicker
Spring football has been a breeding ground for high-quality special teams players over the past few seasons. In 2022, Kavontae Turpin went from star New Jersey Generals playmaker to an All-Pro return man for the Cowboys. Dallas followed up its success in 2023 by signing Birmingham Stallions kicker Brandon Aubrey and seeing the former soccer […]
Why can't Detroit Lions sign Jake Bates now if interested?
UFL and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates has been taking the world by storm this season, with the Arkansas product in the midst of what can only be called a special campaign — and teams like the Detroit Lions appear to be interested. Bates, who is coming off a 5-for-5 performance on Sunday that included […]
Jake Bates talks potential NFL interest, dealing with pressure
No player in the United Football League is getting more attention this season than Michigan Panthers kicker, Jake Bates, who is having a campaign for the ages over the first six weeks. Not only is Bates coming off a 5-for-5 performance on Sunday that he put a game-winning bow on, he’s 12-for-14 on field goals […]