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John Bates would be his mirror image as a skilled blocker, but merely a competent receiver.
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Bates is skilled blocker but competent receiver; complements Okonkwo.

Tight end who is a skilled blocker but merely a competent receiver; serves as a mirror image to Chig Okonkwo's skill set, providing blocking support in the tight end room.

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