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

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Bates blocking specialist in expanded Commanders TE room.

The blocking specialist who can also catch passes when needed in the Commanders' tight end room, which is expected to be utilized more under new offensive coordinator David Blough.

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