Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott set career highs in targets (4) and receptions (3) in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, adding 29 yards on three catches. While he’s averaging 29 percent of his offensive snaps this season, his offensive snap percentage has jumped over the last three games due to Zach Ertz’s injury and he’s now shooting 62 percent. While many Commander fans have questioned throughout the season why he hasn’t been more involved in the offense, Ertz’s absence has given him more exposure and a chance to see targets.
What exactly is holding Ben Sinnott back in the passing game? Really a coach? From the league’s perspective, it’s likely that the coach is holding the player back. Scheme or roster politics make it difficult for players to thrive in a specific environment. I don’t think that applies to Sinnott; his ceiling as a receiving tight end is limited. While he does have a toolbox that can help him win in route phases and create separation, it’s not a huge toolbox and is mostly limited to the first level. Teams can take advantage of that, and Washington could certainly use him in some way. He doesn’t have enough speed or acceleration to threaten defenders on vertical routes, which effectively limits how offensive coordinators can really target him.
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In this “Trap or Dive” video lesson, I examine Ben Sinnott’s performance in the passing game over the past three games. I’ll go into more detail about how good Ben Sinnott has been, especially in the passing game, and how he should continue to be utilized in the second half of his rookie contract. I also highlighted his struggles and areas that prevent him from becoming a true, complete tight end.
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