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John Bates is the blocking specialist who can also catch passes when needed.

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Bates is blocking specialist in Commanders' TE rotation under Blough's scheme.

Positioned as the blocking specialist tight end who can also catch passes when needed in the Commanders' revamped tight end room under new offensive coordinator David Blough's scheme that is expected to utilize the position more.

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