Antonio Gates
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"Antonio Ethan Gates, Jr." is an American football tight end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He has been selected onto the Pro Bowl nine times and is a five-time All-Pro.

Gates was signed as an undrafted sportsperson/undrafted free agent in 2003 after playing college basketball for Kent State University. He attended college at Kent State his junior and senior years after brief stints at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University. He is the Chargers' career leader in reception (American football)/receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

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They made a decision and they wanted to stick by their decision, ... I didn't feel upset about the situation. I thought it could have been done in different ways, but for the most part I want to move forward.

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Say what you will about pro athletes holding out for more money. Most shouldn't do it, but you've got to admit I had more of a right to than anyone. I was only making $380,000 a year. That's chump change. I could make that playing basketball in Turkey, or in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League. The Chargers know they were wrong. That's why they gave me a new contract.

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I know what L.T. can do, ... I don't need to see L.T. I don't need to see Brees. I want to see the young guys.

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We're not far apart, ... The door is definitely open for negotiation, and things are going perfectly fine. I'm quite sure something will get done. I'm here on good faith something will get done.

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Me not being able to help my teammates was probably the No. 1 thing that was going through my mind (during the game).

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No matter what you're doing (working out away from the team), it's nothing like going against Igor (Olshansky), ... I think it will take awhile, but I'm definitely ready to work hard and get back in shape.

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I definitely was with the first group today, so that's a good sign.

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I'm not going to be able to play and all I can do is support my team, ... That's what you do as a teammate; you help your team out. There's still a role that I can play in our success in winning this game. It might not be on the field Sunday, but it could be on the sideline.

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It was a clear understanding (that) they wanted me here, and I wanted to be here, ... We're on the same page. I want to be here long-term. I want to be a San Diego Charger, and I'm quite sure something is going to get done.

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