Jake Bates, K, UFL

[hawkfan68]

It's time move on from Jason Myers. I hope Schneider has Jake Bates on speed dial -

UFL Kicker Jake Bates Keeps Drilling Bombs, Likely Headed For NFL

Jake Bates, a kicker for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL, made his third 60-yard-or-longer field goal this season as he tries to impress NFL teams.

www.outkick.com

 

[Rat]

Is that the league Brandon Aubrey came from? He was an absolute stud for the Cowboys last year.

 

[Maulbert]

Myers would cost $9m if we cut him. Besides, his pattern means he'll have a good season this year. He's alternated good/bad seasons since 2017. Let him walk after 2026.

 

[nanomoz]

I wish it made sense from a cap perspective. It looks like cutting Myers would add $3.6 mil. to his $5.5 mil. cap number. https://overthecap.com/player/jason-myers/4628

 

[Rat]

Yeah, Myers is expensive to cut somehow. That's not a good reason to not at least bring in a cheap kicker to push him though. Myers has been granted the privilege of no competition for too long now. His stats look good at season's end, but I'm still not confident when the game is about to be decided on a 40-yarder.

 

[Kamcussionator]

Is it really time to move on? I didn't get the memo and Meyers is under contract through 2026.

Your boy isn't going to be free either. He's got suitors.

Mike Nolan: NFL teams are breaking the rules contacting Jake Bates

After kicking field goals of 64, 52 and 62 yards in two UFL games, Jake Bates is going to get his shot in the NFL soon.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[kidhawk]

I’m not a fan of paying Myers all that dead money on the cap then bringing in someone else who may or may not be an improvement. Let’s let his contract play out and start looking to replace him in the future. We aren’t exactly a field goal away from the Super Bowl.

 

[hawkfan68]

Is that the league Brandon Aubrey came from? He was an absolute stud for the Cowboys last year.

Yes it is.

 

[hawkfan68]

Myers would cost $9m if we cut him. Besides, his pattern means he'll have a good season this year. He's alternated good/bad seasons since 2017. Let him walk after 2026.

Did not realize that. Thanks for the info. Giving that contract to Myers was a really bad move by the Seahawks FO. Kickers are a dime a dozen,. Unless you are Justin Tucker, no kicker deserves $5M/yr deal.

 

[evergreen]

Why don’t they use analytics?!!! I get the importance of a kicker. If the coach will opt for a field goal. Pete? Not so much. Overpaying kickers and safeties. And currently very expensive wide receivers.