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Is it Gates time already? Ah, it seems like just a few days ago I was chatting about how The Chargers Don’t Really Seem That Interested in Antonio Gates. That’s probably because, until these last few days, nary a cricket chirp has been heard on the subject. Ever since Hunter Henry went down in the first reps of training this year, the Chargers have been noticeably short of experienced Tight Ends.
Fans and colleagues have chimed in about how Antonio Gates fits the bill perfectly—and indeed he does! While there might not be a full contract-worth of tread left on the tires, Gates has a proven chemistry with Philip Rivers and experience that only a handful of other players can boast.
Because there appeared to be interest on both sides but no evident movement closer or further away from an agreement, it was and still is assumed that the Chargers brass and Gates’ camp are trying to find some numbers that both parties can agree on.
Today’s move doesn’t necessarily relate to the Chargers Tight End dilemma,
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Fans and colleagues have chimed in about how Antonio Gates fits the bill perfectly—and indeed he does! While there might not be a full contract-worth of tread left on the tires, Gates has a proven chemistry with Philip Rivers and experience that only a handful of other players can boast.
Because there appeared to be interest on both sides but no evident movement closer or further away from an agreement, it was and still is assumed that the Chargers brass and Gates’ camp are trying to find some numbers that both parties can agree on.
Today’s move doesn’t necessarily relate to the Chargers Tight End dilemma,
More...