Commanders enigma draws mixed reactions after preseason letdown

Dan Quinn opted to give his Washington Commanders starters the night off in their preseason opener against the New England Patriots. This was the right call after a fiery joint practice, which also allowed others to showcase what they could bring from increased roles. There were several players who had the spotlight glaring on them. They included promising tight end Ben Sinnott. Considering he was a second-round pick just a year ago, Sinnott remains under the radar. The Commanders had the luxury of bringing him along gradually last season, thanks to the presence of Pro Bowler Zach Ertz and blocking specialist John Bates. But there will come a time when flashing moments of promise won't be enough. With Ertz, who's been among the major standouts this summer, not suiting up at Gillette Stadium, most fans were expecting a significant workload for Sinnott as part of his ongoing development. This was also a chance to see how the former Kansas State standout was progressing after some glowing reports earlier this o