Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron Could Be a Top-10 Fantasy Option in 2013
Talk about skyrocketing value. Jordan Cameron’s ADP and trade value have ballooned over the last few weeks. He’s gone from a player commonly ranked around the 20th to 25th tight end to a guy comfortably slated in the 10th to 15th range. The rise is mostly due to recent comments from the Browns’ coaching staff that have led fantasy owners to speculate about Cameron’s ceiling...
Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron Could Be a Top-10 Fantasy Option in 2013
Talk about skyrocketing value. Jordan Cameron’s ADP and trade value have ballooned over the last few weeks. He’s gone from a player commonly ranked around the 20th to 25th tight end to a guy comfortably slated in the 10th to 15th range. The rise is mostly due to recent comments from the Browns’ coaching staff that have led fantasy owners to speculate about Cameron’s ceiling...
The Seahawks Re-Sign TE Darren Fells
Brother of Daniel, Darren Fells, has been re-signed by the Seahawks after getting released 12 days ago. He’s got great size at 6-7 and 280 lbs, and his basketball background is intriguing. After what Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham have done, the former basketball player tag will not be going away anytime soon.
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Former college basketball player turned Chiefs tight end admits: 'I ain't there'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. You know Jimmy Graham?
Antonio Gates?
Tony Gonzalez?
Demetrius Harris isnt well, he isnt, um, there yet.
Ive never studied them, but Ive seen (people) compare me to them, Harris, the former collegiate basketball player at Wisconsin-Milwaukee, said Saturday, where hes learning the NFL tight end ropes on the fly at the Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp. But...
Antonio Gates feels disrespected by his spot on the Top 100 list
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is feeling pretty disrespected.Â
The reason for his discontent is his number 73 ranking on the NFL’s annual Top 100 players list.
The list is compiled  from votes by the players, so every year there are always feelings that get hurt after someone  feels dissed by their peers.
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Te'o practices with Chargers veterans
Manti Te'o has gone through his first practice with San Diego Chargers veterans, and by all accounts he didn't embarrass himself.
He was matched up against tight end Antonio Gates a few times, which quarterback Philip Rivers calls ''a quick welcome, Day 1.''
Te'o and other Chargers went through the first day of organized team activities, which are practices...
Antonio Gates peeved at NFL Network ‘Top 100′ ranking
Every year, there's at least one NFLer who feels slighted over his placement on NFL Network's annual "Top 100" list. (Last year, if you recall, the Giants' Justin Tuck took issue with Eli Manning's ranking.)
Antonio Gates has filled the quota for 2013.
The Chargers' veteran tight end, who came in at No. 73 on the countdown, expressed his displeasure...
Baltimore Ravens sign Ole Miss basketball player
After not playing football since his Sophomore year of high school, could 6 foot 7 Murphy Holloway be the next Antonio Gates? (Credit: wholehogsports.com)
In an attempt to find the next Antonio Gates, the Baltimore Ravens signed former Ole Miss basketball player Murphy Holloway. Holloway has not played football since his Sophomore year of high school. Holloway averaged 14.5 points...
2013 NFL Draft: 10 Impact Undrafted Free Agents
Arian Foster. Antonio Gates. Wes Welker. And YES, even Tony Romo! What do these current NFL players have in common, besides earning Pro Bowl honors at some point in their respective careers? They were ALL undrafted free agents as rookies!Entering the NFL as undrafted free agents was an amazing feat for these established NFL veterans, considering all the accolades they’ve accrued...
Ole Miss forward Murphy Holloway, gets a shot with the Baltimore Ravens
Former Ole Miss basketball player Murphy Holloway just completed his senior season in the NCAA tournament. Being a 6-6 power forward, Holloway figured that he was a long shot to make the NBA, even though he finished as the school's all time leading rebounder.
Instead of plying his trade overseas, Holloway has signed with the Baltimore Ravens. My guess is that he'll be...
Chargers draft Manti Te’o: ‘I’m just so excited’
The San Diego Chargers traded up in the 2nd round of the 2013 NFL Draft to select Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o with the 38th overall pick. Te’o spoke to Chargers.com shortly after he was drafted, here’s what he had to say:Â
The Chargers Try To Come To an Understanding
Mike McCoy: Greetings, men. I know this is early in the off-season to get us all together, but with me being your new coach, I wanted to get a face to each of your names. I also want you all to know that I, along with the front office, am working tirelessly to make the Chargers the best football team it can be in 2013 and beyond.
Antonio Gates: Great to hear it, coach. Lookinâ€...
Expanding the Case for Streaming Tight Ends
In determining the feasibility of a strict streaming strategy for fantasy football tight ends in 2013, a fail proof formula isn’t likely to drop like fake football manna from the heavens. Still, I think there’s merit in evaluating how we can use tight ends like we’ve used fantasy defenses: based entirely on week-to-week matchups.
We’ve established that beyond the NFL’s...
Top 10 World Athletes Who Might Be NFL-Worthy
It isn’t a completely rare feat for a player that was a high school or even college star in a sport such as basketball or baseball is able to transition and not only play, but succeed in the NFL. Over the past decade Antonio Gates has been the poster child for a basketball star turned top tight end talent.Chris Carter played both basketball and football at Ohio State. Daunte Culpepper...
Fantasy Football Player Profile – Antonio Gates, TE
Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego Chargers
Player Profile
Height/Weight: 6-4/255
Birthdate: 6/18/1980
School: Kent State
FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS
Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers had a year for himself as well as his fantasy owners to forget about. The ten-year veteran tight end out of Kent State struggled early and often despite him being targeted as a solid TE1 option before...
Seahawks sign hoops player Darren Fells as tight end
The NFL may have just added the next member to its family of basketball players turned tight end. Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jimmy Graham…Darren Fells?
That’s right, a basketball player that few people have heard of is the newest tight end of the Seattle Seahawks. Darren Fells is a 6’7″, 280-pound mammoth who will be bigger than most of his counterparts as he switches...
Seahawks Sign Former Pro Basketball Player Darren Fells, Whose Brother Plays Tight End for the Patriots
Plenty of former basketball players have translated their talents over from the hardwood to the gridiron. From All-Pro tight ends’ like Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates to the most recent convert Jimmy Graham, a number of former basketball stars have made a successful switch. Now, Pete Carroll is hoping he’s found the next great two-sport star.
The Seahawks, desperately seeking...
Exclusive Interview: Evan Twombly, TE, Gannon University
The pride of Gannon University, TE Evan Twombly is quite possibly one of the best Tight End prospects no one knows about. Possessing excellent size at 6’4 and over 250 lb. Evan displays an ability to pluck the ball out of the air as a receiver, and finish as a blocker. Be sure to give his video a watch, as it is a treat.
Shaun DePasquale: Thank you for taking the time to speak...
Joiner retires after 44 years in NFL
Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner has retired from his job as wide receivers coach for the San Diego Chargers.
Joiner spent 44 years in the NFL as a player and coach, including 21 with the Chargers. Now 65, he says it's ''definitely a young man's game.''
Joiner played with the Chargers from 1976 to 1986 and was the team leader with 586 catches until Antonio Gates...
Chargers great Joiner retires after celebrated career
Charlie Joiner is stepping away from the NFL after 44 years. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and former San Diego Chargers receiver announced his retirement Tuesday. Joiner was a member of the Chargers' organization for 21 years, including 11 season as a player from 1976 to 1986 and two stints as a coach from 1987 to 1991 and 2008 to 2012. "This is definitely a young...
4 things the San Diego Chargers must address during offseason
What happened to the San Diego Chargers? It wasn’t long ago that they were Super Bowl contenders and now they find themselves in the cellar of the AFC. Poor coaching, subpar quarterback play, an ineffective ground game and an injury riddled offensive line can collectively be listed as legitimate reasons for the Chargers decline. The good news for San Diego fans is that several...
Antonio Gates Collects TD on Thursday Night
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was rendered ineffective Sunday versus the Browns but he came out and caught a touchdown as part of a three-catch, 43-yard game Thursday against the Chiefs.Fantasy Spin:All three of Gates' touchdowns this season have come in the last three games.
Chargers Rebound With Dominating 31-13 Win Over Chiefs
Antonio Gates caught a 14-yard yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers on the game's opening drive to snap a streak of six straight quarters without a touchdown and the San Diego Chargers went on to a 31-13 victory over the staggering Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
The Chiefs, who lost their fifth straight, committed four more turnovers to run their NFL-high mark to a staggering...
Why A.J. Smith is the worst GM in football and should be fired
For years, many fans have nicked named General Manager A.J. Smith ‘The Lord of No Rings’ and feel that he is the worst general manager in the NFL. The picture to the right is New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning, who was drafted first overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. The New York Giants had the fourth overall pick and selected quarterback Phillip Rivers...
Down the Seam: Top 5 TE’s for Week 8
Here’s the top five Tight Ends to start as we enter week eight!
5. Antonio Gates
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This one is simple. The Chargers need to get things going and coming out of the bye they face the Browns. Cleveland has had a hard time defending the Tight End position as it is, and Rivers needs to get back on track. His security blanket is Gates, and they’ll use him...
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