Antonio Gates

Source: www.scout.com --- 2 days ago
Hot News for TE Antonio Gates ...

Source: slam.canoe.ca --- 18 days ago
SAN DIEGO - San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday and participated in parts of practice after passing a physical. ...

Source: fantasyclubhouse.theledger.com --- 24 days ago
The tight end position continues to become a more important part of fantasy football each season as teams pass more and more. This season should be no different, and having an elite tight end can make the difference between being a middle-of-the-pack team ... ...

Source: www.yardbarker.com --- 8 days ago
San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates is confident he will be able to play and contribute this season. However, he admits he has no idea how his foot injury will treat him this year. "It could be a hindrance this season," Gates said. "I'm going to play and it is going to be OK. But it could bother me. I've practiced and it's been OK. But let's face it, nothing compares to game day. Game day will be the key for me." After initially brushing off the injury, Gates said his attitude changed when he met with specialists at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in late February. It was there that Gates decided he better have surgery. He said that could have been a career-altering decision. ...

Source: www.yardbarker.com --- 24 days ago
Good news and bad news for TE Antonio Gates. The all-pro tight end ran routes, taking off and stopping to catch passes Monday morning. But Gates admits he's still experiencing a lot of discomfort in his left big toe and he is getting more and more frustrated. "It looks better than it feels," Gates said. "It's not as comfortable as it looks. ...

Source: www.topix.com --- 17 hours ago
With the exception of the Thursday night opening game between the Giants and Redskins, no team has played an official regular-season down yet. ...

Source: www.yardbarker.com --- 1 day ago
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates expects not to be able to make his usual contribution Sunday against the Panthers. "I won't start the game, obviously, but just trying to monitor the situation and do all I can," Gates told the newspaper. "Just depending how it feels when I get out there, how I feel and whatever (the staff wants) me to do. This thing (toe) is so tricky on what I'm able to do. There's times I'm out here and I feel like I'm Superman, and then there's times I come out here and it just won't allow me to do certain things. Sunday will definitely tell the tale and give me a clear picture of what I can do in the game." That would be a big blow to the Chargers if Gates is not 100 percent. If Gates can't go then Brandon Manumaleuna would get the start. ...

Source: www.chargerslocker.com --- 29 days ago
28-year old Antonio Gates has been a little banged up lately and the Chargers can’t afford to be without him at all in 2008. Gates played in all 16 games for the Chargers last season and he caught 75 passes for 984 yards (13.1 avg) with 9 TD grabs. Gates is a mis-match for any [...] ...

Source: www.rotowire.com --- 18 days ago
Antonio Gates: According to head coach Norv Turner, Gates (toe) is "still on target to play when the season starts," the San Diego North County Times reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. ...

Source: www.latimes.com --- 10 days ago
The Chargers and their injuries are the lead story line, with Shawne Merriman joining Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates on the ailing list. First in an eight-part series as Times NFL writer Sam Farmer analyzes the league by division. Today, the AFC West: ...

Source: forums.scout.com --- 34 days ago
Michael Turner 6th round keeper (Starting RB!!!) Antonio Gates 1st round keeper Looking for ...

Source: www.bostonherald.com --- 20 hours ago
FOXBORO - Some of the NFL's best tight ends are also outstanding basketball players: San Diego's Antonio Gates, Baltimore's Todd Heap, Kansas City's Tony... ...

Source: www.theolympian.com --- 37 minutes ago
Chargers Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates bruised his hip in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers and was taken to the locker room for treatment. ...

Source: www.faketeams.com --- 6 days ago
Previous Tiers: Tier 1 - Tier 2 - Tier 3 - Tier 4 - Tier 5 - Tier 6 - Tier 7 Bernard Berrian, Min – Berrian is on a lot of fantasy owners’ sleeper lists and that’s a shame – he should be on everybody’s sleeper list.   Which wouldn’t really make him a sleeper, would it?   Anyway, Berrian had a decent season last year (71 catches, 951 yards, 5 touchdowns) and that was with the terrible Bears’ QB situation in Soldier Field.   Now he goes to the merely bad Vikings QB situation and he plays 11 of his games indoors this season.   He’s bound to improve based just on that.   He may start off very slowly because of a lingering injury and if the suspension of Bryant McKinnie means Tarvaris Jackson starts the season running for his life. Chris Chambers, SD – The San Diego Chargers are arguably one of the top five teams in the NFL. So why is their WR1 such a low-rated fantasy option?   Mostly because he’s not the best receiver on the team (TE Antonio Gates is), partly because the Chargers run the ball a lot, and partly because he’s not all that good.   Philip Rivers continues to improve though, and if Vincent Jackson (or second-year WR Craig Davis) can draw coverage, Chambers should be a 1000 yard receiver this year.   But just barely. Laveranues Coles, NYJ – Coles has the opportunity to play the role Greg Jennings played last year for the Packers; Favre points to him in and says “Go deep!”.   The problem is that Coles is five years older than ...

Source: www.catscratchreader.com --- 2 days ago
If you're looking for something positive about the Panthers season opening match-up with the San Diego Chargers look no further than the injury report: Linebacker Shawne Merriman is playing with two torn knee ligaments. Tight end Antonio Gates will go, but his surgically repaired toe is far from 100 percent. Defensive tackle Jamal Williams, the key to the team’s success on early downs, has tender knees. Players already ruled out of the game include starting left tackle Marcus McNeil and starting center Nick Hardwick . This is good news for a defense intent on stopping a potent Chargers offense and a team picked by many to represent the AFC in the Superbowl. This puts big emphasis on DE Julius Peppers and DT Damione Lewis to perform well since they are facing back-ups. Panthers 2nd year center Ryan Kalil gets a bit of break but not much against the mammoth NG Williams though I doubt he will ever have to face him single-handedly. If the Panthers need bulletin board material all they need to see is the  Point Spread that is giving the Panthers 9.5 points. Holy cow I wish I was a betting man. I realize we will be missing Steve Smith and that is huge but 9.5 points?!! Of course Charger fans think all they have to do is show up to beat the Panthers: At least they draw the Panthers, one of the softer spots on a decent schedule. And their upset hopes aren’t helped by missing standout wide receiver Steve Smith. To me it shows that no matte ...

Source: www.yardbarker.com --- 4 days ago
LT's getting older. Shawne Merriman should be going under the knife. Antonio Gates is limping. So what. They still are one of the best teams in the NFL, which could easily be holding the Lombardi Trophy at season's end. Offensively they are a powerhouse. LaDainian Tomlinson is the best Running Back in the league. He is so versatile and elusive. Michael Turner has moved on the Hotlanta, but Darren Sproles and Jacob Hester are ready to jump in and fill that role. Philip Rivers appears recovered from his knee injury. So much so that at times he can't remember which one he hurt. He has had more time to develop a rapport with Chris Chambers and Vincent Jackson will probably hit this year since last year was his supposed "breakout year". All too often that happens a year late. Antonio Gates should be fresh once he gets the rust off from missing the preseason with a toe injury. Their Offensive Line is Rock Solid and Nate Kaeding is one of the best Kickers in the game. Defensively it all depends on how Shawne Merriman holds up. Personally, I think he should have surgery, but I'm not the one who makes that decision. As stupid as it is for Merriman to risk his career on it, it's equally negligent for the Chargers to allow it. Stephen Cooper (108 Tackles), Matt Wilhelm (97 Tackles), and Shaun Phillips (8.5 Sacks) complete one of the best Linebacking units in the league. Luis Castillo anchors their Defensive Front. Antonio Cromartie picked off 10 ...

Source: www.yardbarker.com --- 6 days ago
The Saints saw their window as Now so they made some moves in the offseason that suggest they are going for it. The added Jeremy Shockey to an already potent Offense. On Defense the brought in new faces like Jonathan Vilma, Sedrick Ellis, and Randall Gay. We'll see how these moves work for them. On offense they stacked. Drew Brees is a Top 5 QB in this league. He consistently tops 4000 yards. Adding Shockey at Tight End gives him another threat, and the best one at that position since Antonio Gates in his San Diego days. He has some solid wideout to get ball to as well. Marques Colston showed last year wasn't a Sophomore Slump. I look for a monster season out of him this year. David Patten had a nice, quiet season. Many feel that Robert Meachem will have a breakout season, myself included. Brees will also have threats out of the backfield in Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, both have proved to be capable receivers. If Deuce McAllister can return to form and give them the tough running between the tackles, this could prove to be the league's best offense. You know what you are getting from the Offense. It's the Defense that will let us know if they are pretenders or contenders. The Defense is anchored by Will Smith. Rookie Sedrick Ellis will look to compliment Smith and put pressure on the QB. They need more production out of Charles Grant. Their Linebackers are led by Scott Fujita, Mark Simoneau, and Scott Shanle who all had 68+ tackles l ...