Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott has made it clear that he likes new coordinator David Blough’s offense. Earlier in training camp, Sinnott said the new offense was a “breath of fresh air” for tight ends.
“So many different variations,” Sinnott said, via John Keim of ESPN, in discussing the different route variations. “Today we’re lining up at number one, we’re running five-step ins, we’re running corners, we’re running options, we’re running flat [routes]. We’re just doing everything. It’s so much fun. It’s a breath of fresh air for this offense and how it uses tight ends.”
The 2024 second-round pick struggled to find his footing under former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. In two NFL seasons, the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Sinnott
has played in 33 career games and has 16 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Any tight end not named Zach Ertz was an afterthought in Kingsbury’s offense. Quarterback Jayden Daniels also liked throwing to the reliable veteran.
This offseason, Washington moved on from Kingsbury. GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn also had enough of Kingsbury’s offense. They wanted a more traditional NFL attack, with the quarterback playing under center more and a renewed focus on running the ball and play action.
Sinnott has expressed excitement more than once about his potential role in Blough’s offense. The Commanders did sign tight end Chig Okonkwo in free agency, but Sinnott will play more of a hybrid role. He can line up as a traditional tight end or in the backfield as a fullback. He can also play H-back.
In an interview with Ben Standig for his Substack, “Last Man Standig,” he had perhaps his sharpest critique of Kingsbury yet.
“This is a real NFL offense now,” Sinnott told Standig. “I’d say it’s more fun. I don’t think it’s any more difficult.”
Sinnott likely didn't go into this interview intending to bury his former coach. It was more about the excitement regarding the role he’ll be playing. But in saying that, he also makes it clear how he feels about the former offensive scheme.
Sinnott has shared his thoughts on Kingsbury’s offense. He’s said how and why this new offense will fit him. Now, it’s time to back up those words on the field.
For the entire interview, make sure to check out Ben’s site.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders tight end takes shot at former OC Kliff Kingsbury
