Will the Detroit Lions sign Bates and will the Chicago Bears make a push in the North?

The Detroit Lions have reportedly met with All-UFL kicker Jake Bates. The pride of the Michigan panthers who connected on a handful of 60 yard field goals at Ford Field has spoken to the Lions according to the Detroit Free Press. Green Bay also has some reported interest in Bates. Also, Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox joins Matt Dery to talk about Chicago and their resurgence. Are they a playoff team in 2024? We talk about it with Lorin. #firstlisten 

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