Chargers' Stat of the Day: Antonio Gates' Fantastic Season
by John (obviousman) on Oct 22, 2009 11:00 AM PDT
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It seems that just about every day I come across a stat regarding the San Diego Chargers or an upcoming opponent that blows my mind. Either because it's absurd that I didn't know about it before, or because it goes against everything I had previously thought (or both). Usually it's not enough (or I don't have enough time) to write an entire long post about. Welcome to the new feature to go against that, the Chargers' stat of the day.
There may not be one every day (I'll try) and there may be ones that you already know about, but just deserved to be highlighted. In a nutshell, I need to start posting these stats before I forget them all over again. Most of the time, it will just be the stat and my two cents. Nothing more, nothing less. Then you guys can reflect and argue it in the comments.
Today's stat? Holy crap, Antonio Gates is having a great year. Let's look at how his 2009 campaign is matching up to his previous seasons:
Yards Per Game:
- 83.8 (2009)
- 73.4 (2005)
- 64.3 (2004)
Did you know that Antonio made the Pro Bowl last year with roughly 44 yards per game? He's almost doubling that this season! Also, Antonio has made the Pro Bowl every season since his rookie year. Has anybody else ever made the Pro Bowl in every season besides their rookie year? That seems difficult.
Receptions Per Game:
- 5.9 (2005)
- 5.8 (2009)
- 5.4 (2004)
Granted, this stat and the one above it are probably a factor of the Chargers throwing the ball more than ever. Still, it's great to see him putting up great numbers. This next stat is one that doesn't really get effected by whether or not the Chargers throw a bunch....
Yards Per Reception:
- 16.2 (2003)
- 14.4 (2009)
- 13.1 (2007)
Antonio Gates, I know I don't talk about you very much, but you rock.
Side Note: Remember when I went to Chargers training camp and I told the story of getting the inside scoop on the players from a Channel 4 cameraman? Here's what he said about Antonio: "You have to be patient with Gates. He takes a while to respond. I don't mean he's slow or anything, far from it. You can just tell that when he gets a question he takes a minute to think about it and gives you a thoughtful answer rather than giving you something standard that he's memorized. And there's no ego in his answers. No bravado or false showmanship. One of the nicest and realest guys on the entire team and he's always been that way."
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I love me some Gates!
Cmon now… He was Bree’s wife and now is Rivers Wifey! He’s Rivers go to guy in need of help and he’s not Cocky! He dont gotta say much to prove a lot, his athletic ability says it all.. He sure is a diamond in the rough…
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by ChargersWitch on Oct 22, 2009 11:07 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The thing about Gates is...
He is SO BIG, and with a TE of that size, you normally expect him to block well, or catch the ball and get tackled. But man, I remember in that game against Pittsburgh when he caught that ball and, without even looking at the defender, spun around him and cut up field. The other thing that suprises me, is how he always seems to get so far downfield. Defenders expect for him to be easily tackled, but when contact is made, Gates just bowls through them and keeps going, just like that TD he made last week. I really think he is the best TE in the league, despite what anyone else says. All hail Antonio Gates, lol.
My faith in the San Diego Chargers will always be at maximum strength for as long as I live. CHARGERS ROLLLL!
by ChargersFanT.I.D. on Oct 22, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, I still can’t get over the way he juked Champ Bailey on Monday.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Oct 22, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was fun
He looks like a minivan that’s changing lanes quickly. His size and speed equal to incredible momentum. His jukes are awesome because they look like they’re in slow-motion but they work every time.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 22, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some gates
But I think last year’s pro bowl honor was a reputation thing for him…
by BoltDaddy on Oct 22, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Best TE in the league today.
Ever notice how many of the truly great all-time TEs have played in this division? In 5 years the consensus will be that two of the top 3-5 all-time TEs were on this team. And then there’s Gonzo, and Sharpe….
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 22, 2009 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am sooooo happy that T-Gonz is finally gone!!!!
He had a damn field day everytime we met!
A much needed bye week; and two whole weeks to focus the inner hatred of UW even moreso than normal.
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by CaDuck on Oct 22, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been wonderful seeing Gates be Gates again.
Especially after many openly wondered whether he’d ever recover from the injury he sustained against Tennessee in the playoffs after the 2007 season.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Oct 22, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They forget about Gates in the Red Zone
We should get 6 everytime we get down there. Gates doing his thing in the middle, two big guys at either corner. And LT sweeping to the flats to either out run the LB or pass to one of the guys in the back of the end zone.
Wouldn’t you love to see LT throw another TD? I would.
by Trendsearcher on Oct 22, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but probably won't happen
I’d love to see LT given the opportunity to either run or throw the ball, like marty used to do. But, norv would consider that a gimmic play and norv don’t like gimmic plays. Norv likes to run up the gut or bombs away, nothing fancy or dazzling. Just good old fashioned football. Even if it means losing.
by irishlad on Oct 22, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he prefers to have his fantastic QB throw the ball instead of his aging RB.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 23, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Those plays only work when the player is a threat to run.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 23, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody forgets about Gates in the red zone.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 23, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to "We're totally boned"?
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 23, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maestro876 got it first.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Oct 23, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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