Gates returns to practice today

[tazinib1]

 

Damnit..I have plenty of options, but don't do this to me Antonio. I would LOVE to plug you into my lineup but your now gonna be a dreaded GTD as opposed to the FF world thinking you were out this week. Kevin Acee on Twitter

[BillyBalata]

Of course he did, i already started Jimmy Graham instead.

[Avernus]

while I have Tamme, I think Gates will out-perform him...but I'm still starting Tamme...

[BillyBalata]

Antonio Gates revealed that he was in serious pain as he went through a limited practice Thursday.

Nov. 25 - 8:01 pm et

Source: Associated Press

[giantsfan]

Good he practiced, but doesn't sound too positive:

 

 

SAN DIEGO (AP) -San Diego Chargers star tight end Antonio Gates was in pain as he tried to practice in a limited role Thursday.

 

Gates has missed the last two games because of a torn plantar fascia in his right foot. He said Wednesday that he wanted to practice in the days leading up to Sunday night's game at Indianapolis to gauge his progress.

 

Thursday was his chance, as he participated in individual drills and a select number of team plays.

 

``I wanted to see how I would respond to defenders being in the way and making unexpected cuts in the flow of a route,'' Gates said. ``Everything has been controlled to this point. I didn't finish, but I'm incredibly sore.''

 

Gates was clearly in pain after practice, grimacing through an interview session. He said was able to move well but wasn't optimistic. He said he'll wait until Friday to determine if he truly took a positive step toward playing Sunday night at Indianapolis.

 

``I did this kind of running last week and then I couldn't go for two days,'' Gates said. ``I couldn't even walk on a treadmill. I don't know what my response is going to be, but I feel like I'm making progress. But it's so painful, and I have to figure out if I can play through that.''

 

Gates also has to factor in the artificial turf at Lucas Oil Stadium, which could be a deterrent. Gates hopes little steps like Thursday's practice will expedite his rehab and get him back on the field, whether it's this week or in the future.

 

``The soreness is going to be there, and I have to deal with it,'' Gates said. ``I'm trying to speed this process up as much as I can by working through the soreness, so I can get back on the field as quickly as possible.''

 

Gates has 40 catches for 663 yards and nine touchdowns.

[tazinib1]

That does it. I don't care what he does tomorrow. I had overlooked the fact he would be playing on artificial turf. He's staying on my bench.....welcome to the starting lineup Joel Dreessen. Starting 2 TE's in this league is a big help though, as Jason Witten got me enough to counter any kind of bad day Joel puts up.

 

And yes, I have both Gates and Witten

[montster]

That does it. I don't care what he does tomorrow. I had overlooked the fact he would be playing on artificial turf. He's staying on my bench.....welcome to the starting lineup Joel Dreessen. Starting 2 TE's in this league is a big help though, as Jason Witten got me enough to counter any kind of bad day Joel puts up.

 

And yes, I have both Gates and Witten

 

I have Gates and also grabbed Dreessen this morning. Thought about Greshem, glad I didn't.