"Sinnott was allocated just three offensive snaps despite Bates going out of the game after nine. He did bring in his only target for seven receiving yards, but this lack of involvement is a damning indictment of how his development is being perceived by those in power. If they had any trust in Sinnott whatsoever, they would have slotted him in as Bates' replacement immediately."
"Although it paled into insignificance in comparison, the Commanders also lost John Bates, widely regarded among the league's most prolific blockers at the tight end spot. Considering how Bates was helping rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the supreme threat of All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, it was no surprise to see the first-round pick crumble without this security blanket. And the fact that Washington didn't immediately slot Sinnott into this spot spoke volumes."
"To make matters worse, Sinnott only played 10 snaps on special teams. That was equally as bizarre, so there is something clearly amiss with the Kansas State product just 18 months after the Commanders took him at No. 53 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Sinnott only recently turned 23 years old, so there is still time to turn things around."
The Washington Commanders suffered a loss compounded by multiple injuries, including Deatrich Wise Jr., Austin Ekeler, and blocking tight end John Bates. Bates exited after nine snaps, leaving rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. exposed to All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons and struggling without his protection. Ben Sinnott, a 23-year-old taken at No. 53 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, received just three offensive snaps and ten special teams snaps, catching one pass for seven yards. The limited usage reflects a lack of trust in Sinnott's development from team decision-makers, though there remains time for improvement.
Read at Riggo's Rag
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]