He was convinced he had a secret weapon on his hands, a former brick salesman from Texas who could deliver a victory if Perry could get the Panthers within range. SHAWN WINDSOR:Jake Bates changes ...

But Nolan did. He was convinced he had a secret weapon on his hands, a former brick salesman from Texas who could deliver a ...

Before signing a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions in June 2024 after a tremendous spring season in the United Football League with the Michigan Panthers, kicker Jake Bates was ready to move on ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates' improbable comeback story from brick salesman to star NFL kicker is one of hard work and high levels of self-belief.