"Bates is among the league's best blocking tight ends. He's a commanding force chipping edge rushers in the trenches or plowing the road at the second level. He's currently nursing a groin injury, but head coach Dan Quinn didn't sound too enthusiastic regarding his involvement. Contingency plans must be formed. Sinnott seemed to be the most obvious candidate to fill the void, but Quinn's comments about the possible plan if Bates cannot go weren't exactly the most encouraging for the Kansas State product."
"Quinn stated that it wouldn't be a like-for-like replacement. He thought it would be tough for Sinnott (or anyone else) to operate similarly to Bates. But things should become clearer later in the week. "It wouldn't be in exactly the same way, just plug and play. It's something that would be difficult in that spot. ... Let's see where we are Friday." This reflects how the Commanders approached matters when Bates went out of the game at Lambeau Field."
John Bates is a top blocking tight end currently dealing with a groin injury, creating uncertainty for the Commanders ahead of Week 3. Head coach Dan Quinn indicated a like-for-like replacement would be difficult, signaling caution about increasing Ben Sinnott's role. Sinnott did not receive additional reps previously when Bates left a game, and Washington's offensive line struggled in response. The team faces a decision on how to compensate for Bates versus elite pass rushers like Maxx Crosby. The Commanders still need to evaluate Sinnott's blocking capability as a potential successor to aging veterans.
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