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previous item. ... One of the most promising images of the Chargers' camp this season has been the play of Gates. The man who faces him every day in practice is so sold that the potential Hall of Fame TE is completely back to form after dealing with several foot-related injuries for the past four years, that he has a message for the rest of the NFL. “He’s going to be the best tight end in the NFL this year,” Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle said Thursday. “The best. You can’t guard him. ... I know there are a lot good tight ends coming up in the league, but Antonio is the best. He looks that good. He hasn’t looked this good since my rookie season.”
Reported by ESPN.com
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Weddle was a rookie in 2007. That was Gates’ last truly healthy season. As ESPN's Bill Williamson notes, the amazing thing about Gates, 32, is that he has put solid numbers up during his injury battles, which often kept him out of practice. Now that he is fully healthy, the Chargers expect big things out of Gates, who has also slimmed down some to go along with his improved health. Again, we'll go ahead and note it's not a reach to believe the lighter weight will help a veteran with chronic foot trouble avoid further issues this year.
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