Should I draft Ian Thomas or John Bates?

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2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.34	-0.34
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	36.00	36.00
Target	22	23
Rec	15	15
ReYard	151	148
ReTD	1	1

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Last Season Statistics
PROJ	10.6	34.1
Target	9	29
Rec	5	19
ReYard	56	151
ReTD	0	0

Recent News
	Ian Thomas coming around for Carolina Panthers Published June 30th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Panthers' Ian Thomas: Surprisingly busy during OTAs Published June 25th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ian Thomas Grabs Early Lead Among Panthers TEs \| Shark Bites Published June 24th, 2024 via Draft Sharks Ian Thomas says Panthers' new offense is 'perfect' for TEs Published June 4th, 2024 via MSN Carolina Panthers' tight end Ian Thomas excited for new look offense Published June 3rd, 2024 via MSN Carolina Panthers' tight end Ian Thomas excited for new look offense Published June 3rd, 2024 via Athlon Sports Panthers' Ian Thomas says new offense is 'perfect' for TEs Published May 31st, 2024 via Panthers Wire Is There Still a Role for Ian Thomas in Carolina? Published May 29th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated	Commanders TE John Bates could see an increased role in 2023 Published June 19th, 2024 via MSN Who Is John Bates Wife? Meet Kegan Bates, Sharing a Daughter With NFL TE Published June 17th, 2024 via EssentiallySports Commanders TE John Bates could see an increased role in 2023 Published June 6th, 2024 via MSN John Bates Career Stats - NFL Published February 26th, 2024 via ESPN John Bates Career Stats - NFL Published February 26th, 2024 via ESPN Jay's Sports Bar: Talking football, life with John Bates Published February 13th, 2024 via KTVB.com Commanders' John Bates: Catches 19 passes in 2023 Published January 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports John Bates Week 18 Preview vs. the Cowboys Published January 7th, 2024 via WDBJ

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