Comments on: Gates “looks skinny,” burning cornerbacks in practice http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 19 May 2013 05:11:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: johnabauer1959 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1910234 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:16:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1910234 Just hope Bolts win on December 9 here in Pgh. so I can gloat in front of all my relatives & friends! ! !

]]> By: 619sdfan4life http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1909793 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 07:13:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1909793 Gates will be his pro bowl self this year. Not worried

]]> By: dasmol http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1908627 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:25:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1908627 Be afraid. Be very afraid.

]]> By: gtrdonald http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1908451 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:57:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1908451 It’s funny that all of these detractors say that Gates won’t have Jackson to open up the field for him. I guess those HOF numbers Gates put up before Jackson was even drafted, not to mention the first 3 years of Jackson’s career when he didn’t produce much, was just an anomaly. You guys are probably right (insert sarcasm here), Gates owes his entire career to Vincent Jackson.

]]> By: atwatercrushesokoye http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907965 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:03:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907965 Sorry the Chargers aren’t a “top 3 offense” Top 10 yes but not top 3, and that was before they lost the guy who kept defenses somewhat honest with Gates. But they did replace him with a bunch of number 3 and number 4 guys.

I’ve watched every game Royal has played in the NFL, it’s not coaching that’s led to his downfall, he just hasn’t been very good since 08. Even in 09 when Orton was playing pretty well or in 10 when Lloyd was getting all of the defenses attention Royal was invisible offensively. Great punt returner, but a below average nfl receiver.

As for Meachem, he was the benefactor of their being so many other weapons in NO, teams had to pick their poison and he didn’t really scare them, yes he’s caught 20 touchdowns the last 3 years (only 11 of those the last 2 years) but now he’s going to be the guy, can he deal with that? until proven otherwise he’s Alvin Harper 2.0.

]]> By: tomsd1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907751 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:28:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907751 So typical. Ryan Matthews just injured himself – but this time – not on the field but in a car crash – whrere he was deemed to be going too fast.

Is this Deja Vu all over again?

Even if he didn’t fumble – he’s like one of the older Ferraris – which were great/high performance cars – when you could keep them on the road and not have them languishing in the shop for repairs.

And I don’t care how many free agents the Lord of NO Rings brings in – the D will still suck.

]]> By: dougydougdoug http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907746 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:22:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907746 joetoronto:

Where are you getting your facts? Gawker Media?

Gates was injured all last season, and for more than half of the previous one. But do you know what? He was SO dominant in ’10, that in only half the season he set stats for TD’s, catches and yards that took the other top TE’s the entire year to equal.

So, if that’s what “done” means, then, yeah, you’re a genius.

]]> By: villa41 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907739 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:18:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907739 lanjoith says:Jul 31, 2012 5:07 PM

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AFC West champs? Sorry, bro, not with that O-line. It all starts up front. Go read my post on Gaither and the rest of the SD O-line from last Friday, I believe.

Rivers is going to be seeing a lot of turf, and Mathews isn’t going to seeing a lot open running lanes. Your receiving corps isn’t as good as you think it is. Even if it was it won’t matter, because Rivers will never be able to get the ball to them on a consistent basis when he’s under constant pressure. It doesn’t help that Norv loves his 5 and 7 step drops. Like I said, it all starts up front.

]]> By: joetoronto http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907655 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:23:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907655 He was done years ago, Chargers are a joke.

]]> By: thesportsguy52 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907562 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:34:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907562 Till he breaks his foot again..

]]> By: thraiderskin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907541 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:17:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907541 Its definetly not good news for my team, but it is still the Chargers, the never was and never will be team in the AFC West.

]]> By: lanjoith http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907447 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:07:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907447 All 32 teams have “hype” stories about players entering a new season. Denver is a prime example. Peyton Manning only took a team to a SB twice in 13 years and is coming off a major injury but they are talking multiple championships in Denver.

The Chargers are a top 3 offense and if Gates is back to himself then they will pretty much be unstoppable.

Eddie Royal hasn’t had a real offensive coach since Shanahan was fired after his rookie season (91 receptions). He is going to explode in this offense.

Robert Meachem is the vertical threat the Chargers have been missing and should keep defenses honest. And oh yeah, has scored 20 TD’s in the past 3 seasons while not being targeted often because he was on a Saints team that was full of offensive weapons. He is going to be a stud in SD.

Remember the name Ryan Mathews because you will hear it often.

If the SD defense can get off the field on 3rd down then you will be discussing who is in the hunt for a wildcard spot behind the AFC west champion Chargers.

]]> By: tomsd1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907414 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:49:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907414 He once was an incredible TE – and when he was running free – along with All-Pro WR Vincent Jackson – opposing secondary coaches were having palpatations all week before the game.

]]> By: atwatercrushesokoye http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907407 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:48:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907407 Malcolm Floyd will be 31 before the season starts, he’s going into his 9th season and has all of 177 receptions in the previous 8 years, he’s also only been on the field for all 16 games ONCE in his career, if you believe that he’s all of a sudden going to step up and become the guy after showing zero sign of that in his career then you’re fooling yourself.

]]> By: rubicon202 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907400 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:40:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907400 Give me the names of the corners dude…we want names! I seriously doubt he’s burning anything related to a real CB starting in the NFL

]]> By: freshchorizo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907393 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:35:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907393 No doubt the guy still has some left in the tank, but this is training camp and the rules of the new CBA handcuffs the defense. Even some of the rookies on offense are looking like superstars at this point. Let’s see what happens on game day, with pads and a defensive player who can be physical at the line of scrimmage before we start saying he is back and burning CB’s left and right.

]]> By: chargerdillon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907336 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:10:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907336 Let’s be real here, I’m a diehard Charger fan but also a fantasy football nut. I hope this guy makes a rebound but the fact is he’s an aging player with a bad food. Fantasy-wise he has a major red flag on him, so for anybody who thinks he’s making a big comeback, that may be the case until he’s injured, because he will get injured.

]]> By: tomsd1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907335 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:09:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907335 So he might play half the games this year?

]]> By: natelan69 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907313 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:59:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907313 This guys didn’t even play college ball, can you believe that?

]]> By: ambitoos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907304 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:57:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907304 Anybody who thinks that Malcom Floyd can’t replace, what’s his name, is a fool. Look at his numbers. Malcome floyd is a great reciever. That is if we can keep him on the field. The Chargers will do great this year on their way to another 8 and 8 season. Oh well.

]]> By: atwatercrushesokoye http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907247 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:38:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907247 We’ll see how he looks when he’s getting double teamed constantly, without Jackson no one else in that receiving core scares anyone.

]]> By: dannymac17 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907241 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:36:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907241 Raiders fans amuse me.

Your team is in shambles.

4-12 for da raiduhs

]]> By: rickastleydancemoves http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907239 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:35:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907239 From watching Inside Training Camp Live on the NFL Network yesterday, this is very believable. Quentin Jammer looks like a 230 lb strong safety.

]]> By: dumbolt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907175 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:10:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907175 he is burning the cornerbacks left and right because the db’s suck. Superbowl express is coming off the tracks, and going to crash and burn.

]]> By: monosylab1k http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907171 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:08:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907171 It’s about damn time, frankly; he’s always looked a bit pudgy to me.

But I guess when you spend the youth of your career making Pro Bowls, changing your habits can take a while…

]]> By: yssupasigninnamnotyep http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907091 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:37:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907091 Can’t give this guy a free release when he’s in tight with the line.

Tyvon Branch will shut him down week 1 and week 17.

]]> By: armchairqb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907080 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:34:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907080 Who cares how “skinny” he looks if he still has a bum heel?

]]> By: Patriot42 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907067 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:25:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907067 Then I guess the Chargers will be the SB champs…NAAH

]]> By: notdoingwork http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907051 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:18:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907051 Philip Rivers minus V. Jackson plus “skinny” Gates equals another sub par year with no superbowl appearance.

]]> By: sj39 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/31/gates-looks-skinny-burning-cornerbacks-in-practice/#comment-1907046 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:16:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1086701#comment-1907046 Yeah, yeah, Chargers this and Chargers that, bla, bla, bla. Been hearing about them winning it all since Stan Humphries was there.

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