Gutekunst Isn’t Satisfied With Green Bay’s Kicking Situation
The kicking competition is crucial for the Packers, especially with the trend of NFL teams moving away from drafting kickers due to the risks associated with inexperience. The UFL provides a valuable platform for identifying talented kickers, as seen with Bates and Andre Szmyt of the Battlehawks, who led the league with 19 field goals and a 90% success rate. Head coach Matt LaFleur has not yet decided if all three current kickers will attend training camp, but the interest in Bates highlights the ongoing search for strong competition.