Remarkably, Gates caught more TD passes than Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez, who was elected six years ago, despite playing in 34 fewer games. Gates had eight seasons with at least eight ...

spent time as Gates’ Chargers teammate late in the latter’s career. “Antonio wasn’t huge, and neither is Harold,” Miller said ...

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Cornerback Eric Allen, in his 19th year of eligibility, and defensive end Jared Allen, in his fifth year of eligibility, were ...

Green Bay Packers receiver Sterling Sharpe’s career was too short. His wait to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was too long. The wait, ...

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LAS VEGAS — Antonio ... to Gates. “He has the biggest impact on his team because he has what I call a dual threat,’’ Gates said. “His ability to block and his ability to pass-catch ...

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