San Diego Chargers Daily Links: Will Gates be ready to play at Colts?

With Gates ailing, Chargers may need extra TE - Michael Gehlken (UT$)
While Cleveland is not about to speculate on the state of the Chargers’ tight end position, it will be worth monitoring this week. If Gates is limited or out, rookie second-round pick Hunter Henry would project to see increased involvement in the passing game. Sean McGrath, mostly used as a blocker, is the team’s other tight end on the 53.

Rivers on Luck: "He is a Heck of a Player" - Hayley Elwood
"He is a heck of a player.  Gosh, he is a tough guy.  He is great in the pocket, but also can run and is physical when he runs.  I got to meet him one year in the Pro Bowl and just visit with him.  I could tell early on the guy loves football.  He likes to talk football and the scheme and the game… I can remember at the draft, he was just a complete quarterback and I think he is a heck of a player."

Philip at the Mic: How McCluster & Whalen Fit In - Ricky Henne & Hayley Elwood
Quarterback Philip Rivers spoke with the media ahead of the team’s Week 3 match at Indianapolis.

Chargers' Joey Bosa back with team, practices in full pads - Eric Williams
"It's good, but it's something I need to work on," Bosa said. "Because putting the pads on and playing football is different than anything you're going to do, any conditioning.

Dwight Lowery helps Chargers prepare to face former team, the Colts - Eric Williams
"He’s playing really well for them back there," Pagano said of Lowery. "He’s an athletic guy. He can play down in the box. He can play deep. He’s got great range, good ball skills and cover ability. ... He’s a smart guy who knows football. And he’s a tireless worker who prepares himself extremely well. He did that here and you can tell that he’s continued to do that."