Experience: 6 College: Kent State Height: 76 Weight: 260 Born: 6/18/1980
Year
Tm
Gm
Catch
Yds
TDs
Rush
Yds
TDs
Fum
2007
SDG
16
75
984
9
0
0
0
0
2006
SDG
16
71
924
9
0
0
0
0
2005
SDG
15
89
1101
10
0
0
0
0
2004
SDG
15
81
964
13
0
0
0
0
2003
SDG
15
24
389
2
0
0
0
1
SUMMARY
Tight End Rank: #1 Overall: #27
Gates kept his status as the top tight end in the league with another solid season. His numbers weren't as prolific as previous seasons, but still very good, finishing just shy of 1,000 yards while catching 71 passes and scoring nine touchdowns. In his last three seasons, Gates averaged 80 receptions for 996 yards and 11 touchdowns ? those numbers are pretty tough to beat. Gates is just a monster to cover. He is a big target with good speed and quick feet. And he not only is the best red-zone target for the Chargers, but the best option in the passing game. The Chargers passing game should be more consistent with Philip Rivers in his second season, meaning Gates' production could go up.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Gates is the best tight end in the game and won't last past the third round. Getting a tight end that can produce like a No. 1 receiver is a huge plus for fantasy owners.
May 9 2008 12:12PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers, according to sources inside and outside the team, will initiate a flurry of contract "activity" in the next month and that talks will continue through the season with numerous players who are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents in the next three years. As of now, QB Philip Rivers, OT Marcus McNeill, LB Shawne Merriman, DL Luis A. Castillo and WR Vincent Jackson will be free to sign with other teams following the 2009 campaign, while TE Antonio Gates and CB Antonio Cromartie are set to be unrestricted after 2010.
May 2 2008 05:43PM
Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) will not be participating in the team's mandatory workouts due to injury.
Apr 13 2008 06:27PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner is pleased with the progress TE Antonio Gates (toe) has made. Turner expects Gates to be participating when they start camp. However, it is not known how far along Gates will be by August or when the season starts in September.
Fantasy Impact: The injury is a concern, but you would expect Gates to be ready for the start of the season. We'll see.
Feb 23 2008 10:04PM
Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) is planning to undergo foot surgery next week in North Carolina. Dr. Robert Anderson, one of the top foot specialists in the country, will perform the procedure. Gates faces a four-to-six-month recovery time, which should allow him to return for the start of the regular season and possibly for the start of training camp.
Feb 4 2008 03:15PM
The San Diego Chargers announced Monday, Feb. 4, TE Antonio Gates (toe) will not play in the 2008 Pro Bowl. He will be replaced by Cleveland Browns TE Kellen Winslow.
Feb 1 2008 06:05PM
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) plans to play in the 2008 Pro Bowl. Gates dislocated his left big toe in the team's wild-card game against the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 6. He is making his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance.
Fantasy Impact: The injury must not be too seroius since he is playing in the Pro Bowl.
