San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has not fully recovered from his knee injury. He completely understands and admits that he's playing at less than 100 percent. "You can tell," said Gates. "I'm having issues with guys at the line, defensive ends. I know it, though. I'm out here playing. I'm fighting. They got guys on me that ... I know it's an issue. I can feel it. I feel the sharp pains in cuts. I can't explode. The fatigue in certain parts of my leg. I know it's all from compensating from the knee … I'm just trying to fight through it and lead by example to show these guys what it's like to be a pro in this league.
Chargers TE Antonio Gates fighting through injury
