Imo, our O-line coaches have had issues in putting the best guys on the field, and scheming properly for their skill sets, it’s been going on for the past three seasons.
Bates is a prime example, iirc he has played as good or better than who he has replaced every time he has been called upon, not saying he’s a great player, but compared to who has played in front of him…, we have missed the boat on this guy for some time now, I’m thinking he’s likely gone.