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Super Sophomore: Who is Washington's Best-Kept Secret? - Sports Illustrated Washington Football News, Analysis and More
![Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) reacting after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end John Bates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) reacting after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end John Bates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2M9NREH/washington-commanders-quarterback-taylor-heinicke-4-reacting-after-throwing-a-touchdown-pass-to-tight-end-john-bates-during-the-second-half-of-an-nfl-football-game-against-the-atlanta-falcons-sunday-nov-27-2022-in-landover-md-ap-photopatrick-semansky-2M9NREH.jpg)
Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) reacting after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end John Bates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov.
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Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons with teammates Logan Thomas (82), running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) and quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the
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Boise State tight end Riley Smith soaks help from current Washington Football Team TE John Bates | ktvb.com
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Former Boise State tight end John Bates goes to Washington in 4th round of NFL Draft | Blue Turf Sports | idahopress.com
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John Bates Washington Football Team Game-Used Nike #87 Jersey vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 2, 2022 - Size 44
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