Washington tight end John Bates, a former Boise State standout, joins Prater and Mallory for his annual postseason visit with KTIK. Bates caught a TD in his final game of this past season, but he's developed a reputation as one of the best blocking TEs in the NFL. What's Bates' future in the Commanders' TE changing room? Where does he want to get better? And what's the update on his life away from football?

<p>Washington tight end John Bates, a former Boise State standout, joins Prater and Mallory for his annual postseason visit with KTIK. Bates caught a TD in his final game of this past season, but he's developed a reputation as one of the best blocking TEs in the NFL. What's Bates' future in the Commanders' TE changing room? Where does he want to get better? And what's the update on his life away from football?</p>

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

<p>Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"</p>

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