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Bullet points of Lions kicker Jake Bates drills 64-yard field goal in practice, appears to be close to winning kicking job
- Jake Bates was signed by the Detroit Lions due to his strong leg, having hit three field goals of at least 60 yards in the 2024 UFL season, including a 64-yarder.
- Bates has impressed the coaching staff with his performance, including a 64-yard field goal during practice and a 53-yard field goal in a preseason game.
- The Lions' coaching staff has given Bates a vote of confidence, telling him he's the starter and giving him a chance to grow and improve.
- Bates has struggled with consistency, but the Lions haven't brought in another kicker to compete with him, making the job almost certainly his to lose.
- If Bates struggles, the Lions could bring in another kicker before the start of the season, but for now, he appears to be the team's top choice for the kicking job.