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Lions Coach Pushes UFL as NFL Development Pathway

7/26/2025

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Lions coach Dan Campbell champions the UFL as a potential official NFL farm system, envisioning it as a pathway for player development. He cites Jake Bates' successful leap from the UFL to the NFL as a shining example. However, despite Campbell's passion, the NFL remains unresponsive to this promising collaboration.

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Story summary

Lions coach Dan Campbell champions the UFL as a potential official NFL farm system, envisioning it as a pathway for player development. He cites Jake Bates' successful leap from the UFL to the NFL as a shining example. However, despite Campbell's passion, the NFL remains unresponsive to this promising collaboration.