Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott amassed a career-high in targets (four) and receptions (three) against the Dallas Cowboys in week 17, gaining 29 yards on those three catches. While he’s averaging 29 percent of offensive snaps on the season, his percentage has skyrocketed over the last three games due to Zach Ertz’s injury, as he’s now playing 62 percent of the snaps. While many in the Commanders fan base have questioned throughout the season why he has not been more involved in the offense,
Ertz’s absence has given him more exposure and the opportunity to see targets.
What’s really holding Ben Sinnott back in the pass game? Is it really the coaches? From a league perspective, it most certainly can be coaches holding players back. Scheme or roster politics make it hard for players to thrive in a certain environment. I don’t think that’s applicable to Sinnott; his ceiling as a receiving tight end is limited. While he does possess a toolbox that can help him win in the route phase and create separation, it’s not a vast one, and it’s mostly limited to the first level. Teams can use that, and Washington most certainly will be able to utilize him in some capacity. He doesn’t have the foot speed or acceleration that will threaten defenders on vertical routes, and it effectively limits the way in which offensive coordinators can truly target him.
In this Trap or Dive film session, I studied Ben Sinnott’s reps in the pass game over the last three games. I’ll detail what Ben Sinnott does well, specifically in the passing game, and how he should continue to be utilized heading into the back half of his rookie contract. I also highlight his struggles and areas that will prevent him from being a true, complete tight end.
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