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He's not the biggest tight end. He's not [TE] John Bates

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Bates used as size comparison for new TE Okonkwo.

Mentioned by Peters as a comparison point when discussing Chig Okonkwo's size; Peters noted Okonkwo is not as large as Bates but compensates with competitive blocking and pass-game excellence, suggesting Bates remains on the roster but Okonkwo's skill set is valued differently.

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