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Super Sophomore: Who is Washington's Best-Kept Secret? - Sports Illustrated Washington Football News, Analysis and More
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Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) walks to practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon Stock Photo - Alamy
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Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr Stock Photo - Alamy
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Super Sophomore: Who is Washington's Best-Kept Secret? - Sports Illustrated Washington Football News, Analysis and More
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John Bates: “I see myself as a really well-rounded tight end. I pride myself in the run game.” - Hogs Haven
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18. August 2021: Washington Football Team Tight End John Bates (87) zieht den Ball während des NFL-Trainingslagers des Teams in den Washington Football Team Facilities in Ashburn, Virginia Fotograf: Cory Royster Stockfotografie - Alamy
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