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.