Gates injury news (1 Viewer)

[bleachercreacher]

Heath Miller is a good option if he's available. He was dropped a couple of weeks ago in my league. With Ben back he could be solid, especially with his bye over. He went 2/50/1 yesterday against the Browns.

As far as Gates goes it might not be that bad. Don't assume he's going to be out for a while just yet. I think the boot is scaring everybody, but he would be in a boot for anything from a mild ankle sprain to a bad break. He's played in 85 straight games so he's tough and might surprise everyone and play next week.

 

[coltsnut]

There are probably only two that I could imagine using in a pinch.Fred Davis and Ben Watson...outside of that I would think that every other TE with even an iota of value is on someone's roster.

maybe Fasano?

He is out there...same goes for Scheffler.

Sheffler is on a bye wk7.

Yeah...so not an option for this week.

Same with Dressen and Daniels...I got excited when I saw Daniels and Sheffler still available...but the bye coming up kills that buzz. I'm SOL this week. It's probably gonna have to be Davis or McMichael for me. ALthough this guy from StL is available...Daniel Fells, 3 catches in 3 of last 4 games. It may come down to me trading for TE.

 

[tietzjd]

No problem Brew!

 

[BassNBrew]

Can we drop the waiver wire talk and keep this thread focused on injury updates please?

Threads that are asking for advice on how you should draft or manage your team belong in The Assistant Coach forum.

 

[NatronIsMean]

Well for all those holding out some hope just remember that Ahmad Bradshaw wore a protective boot on his ankle virtually every week last season and still played on game days!

Collie has been wearing the protective boot as well. Not good, but not the end of all that is good in this world.

 

[NatronIsMean]

Just watched Kevin Acee's wrap-up. He's the Chargers beat writer and a very reliable source. Last thing he said was that it doesn't look good for Gates next week. Who knows -- the guy is very tough but he was clearly in pain today.

Thanks for the info, lets hope its 1-2 weeks max.

Disagree completely. I'm hoping that they play it ULTRA safe and he's back near 100%. NOTHING is worse than letting this re-occur closer to the dang playoffs.

 

[JD8p]

So is the total lack of news a little disconcerting to some?

Not even a slight buzz...

 

[Dbbr]

It's a West Coast timing thing...I'm sure news will be coming out this evening.

 

[JD8p]

True...though I figured that by 2 PM we would at least know he was on his way for an MRI...

That said, perhaps Gates is just not a Twitter whore.

 

[Tango]

Turner's presser should be on live somewhere.

 

[JbizzleMan]

Acee just tweeted that it looks like it's Gates toe. Hopefull he can play.

 

[JD8p]

The update is that Floyd and Kaeding will miss next week.

Not really the info I was looking for...

 

[tietzjd]

Acee just tweeted that it looks like it's Gates toe. Hopefull he can play.

CBS is stating the same. Toe inj, might play week 7.

 

[tdhartis]

And now everyone can back off the edge of the cliff....

 

[Darryl Talley]

Phew. I wouldn't even mind if he missed a game just to be safe.

 

[netnalp]

So relieved. Am I correct in thinking that walking boot is different & better than being on crutches?

 

[tietzjd]

Phew. I wouldn't even mind if he missed a game just to be safe.

Re-read the post on CBS, it's sprian toe does that = truf toe? If so we might only see gates as normal TE insteed of numbers he has been putting up.

 

[jbz]

How did it go from an ankle MRI to a sprained toe. Smells fishy. I hope the Chargers are being truthful here but seeing how this game has been played before, I wouldn't be surprised if Norv is withholding some info.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I not so sure a toe is better than an ankle.

Encouraged by the fact they said he might play.

 

[Topes]

And now everyone can back off the edge of the cliff....

Maybe Junior Seau was a Gates owner.

 

[Touchdown There]

Turner: Gates has sprained toe

Antonio Gates, TE SD

News: Chargers head coach Norv Turner said Monday that TE Antonio Gates has a sprained toe and that the team is holding out hope that he'll play vs. the Patriots in Week 7. He left the team's Week 6 game at St. Louis in the first half after getting his foot rolled up twice by other players and was in a walking boot after the game.

Analysis: We suspect that Gates is not a lock to play Sunday, and even if he does play he could be limited by the injury. If you own Gates, make it a point to have a backup plan in place in case he doesn't play. It's a shame, too, since the Pats have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends this year including Dustin Keller in Week 2 and Todd Heap just last week. We'll definitely keep you posted on the latest involving Gates all week.

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Sounds like Death Toe.

 

[zamboni]

Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly, but didn't he have toe problems last year (or the year before) that hindered his performance a bit?

 

[Beetlejuice]

How did it go from an ankle MRI to a sprained toe. Smells fishy. I hope the Chargers are being truthful here but seeing how this game has been played before, I wouldn't be surprised if Norv is withholding some info.

Norv isn't withholding anything I highly doubt. He has too much to worry about right now trying to right the ship with NE coming to town and his season on the brink...not to mention his job itself. It's Monday, tomorrow and more likely Wednesday will begin to tell the story "if" nothing more affirmative comes out between now and then.Considering the circumstances, if he can play I'm sure he will play. Granted, the division is pretty awful...but 2-5 is not an attractive hole to dig out of- they need to win this week.

 

[Tango]

Yes, definitely two incidents. The first was the only one commented on by the announcers. I taped the game and at the half of the Colts/Skins game Ill go into the tape and find the 2nd. All things considered (reading all post-game interviews), it sounds like 0-2 weeks to me unless they get surprised on the MRI tomorrow.

OK, found the 2nd ankle tweak. It happened at 9:49 left in the 2nd quarter on the 3rd and long where Gates blatantly dropped the slant for what would have been a 20+ yard gain. As he dropped the pass the LB unnecessarily (IMHO) reached for his ankles and tripped him up. He fell in pain. He got up instantly and slightly hobbled off at what looked like 3/4 speed (it cut out before he began his jog off). There was no injury timeout or anything of that nature. Gates was not in for their only remaining possession of the half without mention from the announcers. Again, unless something surprising pops up, I'd say day-to-day or no more than a couple weeks sort of like Andre Johnson.

Sprained toe. Given the above, not surprising.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

The update is that Floyd and Kaeding will miss next week.Not really the info I was looking for...

Whoa what happened to kaeding?

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I not so sure a toe is better than an ankle. Encouraged by the fact they said he might play.

Right, but like you say it at least appears like good news considering. I would hope he could be back to his old self after the bye for a playoff run for my fantasy teams and the Chargers themselves.

 

[Gr00vus]

The update is that Floyd and Kaeding will miss next week.Not really the info I was looking for...

Whoa what happened to kaeding?

Pulled groin. He actually had the injury yesterday prior to the game, so he didn't do kickoffs. I guess it got worse.

 

[bleachercreacher]

Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly, but didn't he have toe problems last year (or the year before) that hindered his performance a bit?

I think it was in the 2007 playoffs. It required surgery after the season. I read somewhere that it was either the other foot or that it was unrelated and not as bad.

 

[carnac]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

 

[smoker]

any news today yet?

 

[dagwood]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

 

[Koya]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That seems to be a pretty confident statement. We don't know how bad the wheel is. He has played with a similar injury before - and yes, it did limit his production, but the guy was still better than many / most at his position. Further, he is not a guy that relies on speed or cuts, so while the toe will certainly have an impact, it may not be quite as bad as with a speedy WR type guy.That said, this is an injury of huge concern and yeah, its possible they use him as a decoy - but it's not like that WR corps is loaded with other options, especially with Floyd hurting.

 

[dagwood]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That seems to be a pretty confident statement. We don't know how bad the wheel is. He has played with a similar injury before - and yes, it did limit his production, but the guy was still better than many / most at his position. Further, he is not a guy that relies on speed or cuts, so while the toe will certainly have an impact, it may not be quite as bad as with a speedy WR type guy.That said, this is an injury of huge concern and yeah, its possible they use him as a decoy - but it's not like that WR corps is loaded with other options, especially with Floyd hurting.

And with Floyd out, its going to be even easier for them to take Gates out of the game. I am just saying, unless you have no other viable option (or we get some really good news from practice this week), I think the prudent thing is to sit him and go a different direction with your fantasy roster. Thats what I am leaning to at the moment. That said, my lineup is not set in stone until Sunday morning.It was bad enough to keep him out of a game they lost on Sunday, so its definately more than a hangnail.

 

[gary mexico]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That seems to be a pretty confident statement. We don't know how bad the wheel is. He has played with a similar injury before - and yes, it did limit his production, but the guy was still better than many / most at his position. Further, he is not a guy that relies on speed or cuts, so while the toe will certainly have an impact, it may not be quite as bad as with a speedy WR type guy.That said, this is an injury of huge concern and yeah, its possible they use him as a decoy - but it's not like that WR corps is loaded with other options, especially with Floyd hurting.

And with Floyd out, its going to be even easier for them to take Gates out of the game. I am just saying, unless you have no other viable option (or we get some really good news from practice this week), I think the prudent thing is to sit him and go a different direction with your fantasy roster. Thats what I am leaning to at the moment. That said, my lineup is not set in stone until Sunday morning.It was bad enough to keep him out of a game they lost on Sunday, so its definately more than a hangnail.

Has Floyd already been ruled out? Good grief its only tuesday?

 

[dagwood]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That seems to be a pretty confident statement. We don't know how bad the wheel is. He has played with a similar injury before - and yes, it did limit his production, but the guy was still better than many / most at his position. Further, he is not a guy that relies on speed or cuts, so while the toe will certainly have an impact, it may not be quite as bad as with a speedy WR type guy.That said, this is an injury of huge concern and yeah, its possible they use him as a decoy - but it's not like that WR corps is loaded with other options, especially with Floyd hurting.

And with Floyd out, its going to be even easier for them to take Gates out of the game. I am just saying, unless you have no other viable option (or we get some really good news from practice this week), I think the prudent thing is to sit him and go a different direction with your fantasy roster. Thats what I am leaning to at the moment. That said, my lineup is not set in stone until Sunday morning.It was bad enough to keep him out of a game they lost on Sunday, so its definately more than a hangnail.

Has Floyd already been ruled out? Good grief its only tuesday?

I don't have a link but I am pretty sure in the presser, they said that Floyd and Kaeding were all but certainly not going to play this week. They did not know on Gates.

 

[gary mexico]

Damn, no floyd and a banged up gates I might be rolling with Kolb over Rivers for the first time this year....

 

[buck naked]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That's what I heard about Calvin Johnson last week, too. dohYou don't play Gates and risk re-injury just for him to run around as a decoy. That makes no sense. Whoever came up with this "decoy" label anyway?

 

[dagwood]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That's what I heard about Calvin Johnson last week, too. dohYou don't play Gates and risk re-injury just for him to run around as a decoy. That makes no sense. Whoever came up with this "decoy" label anyway?

Calvin Johnson has two good wheels. He hurt his shoulder. Try to keep up.

 

[flooredyas]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That's what I heard about Calvin Johnson last week, too. dohYou don't play Gates and risk re-injury just for him to run around as a decoy. That makes no sense. Whoever came up with this "decoy" label anyway?

Calvin Johnson has two good wheels. He hurt his shoulder. Try to keep up.

Wasn't that the shoulder that he couldn't raise? correct me if I'm wrong though.While I own Gates, I will await news come Sunday. If he goes he's in for me. Gresham just doesn't seem right in comparison.

 

[Judge Smails]

Nervous Gates owner. Toe injuries are brutal for burst. Ask LT. Linebackers who couldn't cover a healthy Gates are likely to be able to hang with a gimp Gates.

 

[Bojang0301]

AnTOEnio Gates

kind of like the Achilles Heel.

 

[LarryAllen'sJockstrap]

AnTOEnio Gates

kind of like the Achilles Heal.

 

[dagwood]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

That's what I heard about Calvin Johnson last week, too. dohYou don't play Gates and risk re-injury just for him to run around as a decoy. That makes no sense. Whoever came up with this "decoy" label anyway?

Calvin Johnson has two good wheels. He hurt his shoulder. Try to keep up.

Wasn't that the shoulder that he couldn't raise? correct me if I'm wrong though.While I own Gates, I will await news come Sunday. If he goes he's in for me. Gresham just doesn't seem right in comparison.

It was his shoulder yes; not his toe or leg or foot. So he could run and cut and explode just fine.

 

[nysportsfan]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

Thanks, Stephania.How does one know this without intimate knowledge of the situation? You may be right, but wouldn't that be more due to speculation than actual ff acumen?

 

[fsufan]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

Thanks, Stephania.How does one know this without intimate knowledge of the situation? You may be right, but wouldn't that be more due to speculation than actual ff acumen?

a lot of ####### comments this time of year on this MB

 

[Football Critic]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

Thanks, Stephania.How does one know this without intimate knowledge of the situation? You may be right, but wouldn't that be more due to speculation than actual ff acumen?

a lot of ####### comments this time of year on this MB

This being one of them?

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

Thanks, Stephania.How does one know this without intimate knowledge of the situation? You may be right, but wouldn't that be more due to speculation than actual ff acumen?

i think she said the same thing about megatron last week...

 

[nysportsfan]

Gates is a beast from head to ankle. But, has extremely weak toes.

Tough to start a guy with a bad wheel. If he plays, he will just be used as a decoy.

Thanks, Stephania.How does one know this without intimate knowledge of the situation? You may be right, but wouldn't that be more due to speculation than actual ff acumen?

a lot of ####### comments this time of year on this MB

Relax, it wsa a reference to Stephania Bell calling CJ a likely decoy last week, only for him to post great numbers.This place is as it ever was - and I only questioned whether the "decoy" label came from real knowledge or speculation.

 

[chidoy]

Can we keep this topic on injury updates about Gates, rather than what Stephie Bad-News says about Megatron???

Thanks!

 

[VaTerp]

Looks like Gates could go this week according to the blurb below.

http://www.rotowire.com/Antonio-Gates-googid200991-spnfl.htm

Curious to see if he practices at all this week. I think we're looking at a GTD which isnt good since they play in the late spot. Also interesting that this went from being an ankle where Gates states he couldnt put any pressure on it to a toe. Unless quotes were taken out of context. After dealing with the Pierre Thomas issue I don't know what to believe anymore.

We shall see.