Kelly Bates
‘Next Man Up’ Perkins Ready For Bigger Strides In Year Two
It has become one of those overused cliches in sports linguistics. Next Man Up. The ultimate rallying cry when talking about injuries and wanting to maintain hope in the face of the inevitable ...
Adversity Brings Opportunity For Bates, “Lunch Pail” O-Line
Oftentimes, they get far too much blame for a loss and not nearly enough credit for victories. The position takes both a huge physical and mental toll. No, the offensive line is definitely not a ...
Perkins Digs Soul Food And Pancaking D-Linemen
He comes from Dallas, Texas. Lions’ offensive lineman Kent Perkins is now looking for soul food recommendations in Vancouver — serious inquiries only because the big man needs to eat.
“The food ...
Positional Breakdown | The O-Line
From now until the start of the 2021 training camp on July 10, bclions.com will provide a positional breakdown series to preview all the new and familiar faces, who will be taking the field at ...
20 Years Later, Bates Reflects On Draft Memories
If you need a simple reminder as to just how much we rely on today’s technology, look no further than Kelly Bates and how he had to scramble to find out where his pro football life would ...
2006 Cup Removed Huge Monkey Off Lions’ Back
It was one of the more memorable chapters in Lions history. Every year from 2004-07, Wally Buono’s squad finished atop the West Division and hosted the division final, winning a total of 52 ...
1st and Now | Romantic About The Grey Cup
There is just something special about the Grey Cup. For Kelly Bates, it has always been near and dear to his heart. A self-confessed Grey Cup romantic, if you will. The Lions offensive line ...
1st and Now | From The Shores Of Kingston
In episode 33 of 1st and Now presented by iA Financial Group, host Matt Baker heads to the shores of Kingston, Ontario to connect with BC Lions offensive lineman and all-around great guy, Andrew ...
Family, Training Motivates Knevel For Year Three
Even before the calendar flipped to 2020, David Knevel knew it was going to be a defining year in his football life. With his girlfriend Kenzi and their baby daughter Kennedy- born last August- ...