Antonio Gates can still beat one-on-one coverage despite being in his mid-30s, and should still be the most targeted tight end on the Chargers' roster, according to ESPN's Eric D. Williams. The report also states that Ladarius Green will be featured more in the offense this coming season, as he has made significant strides in his development.
Antonio Gates has been a go-to guy for the Chargers, but it may be Ladarius Green’s time to shine
Gates has been a fantasy stud for most of his career but it looks like Green might be in line for more action this season. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Both tight ends will likely see some action in Thursday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, with the younger Green likely seeing more of the snaps. Gates' playing time has been managed over the last few years due to injury troubles, most of which were related to plantar fasciitis
Fantasy Impact: At this point in his career, Antonio Gates is considered a dinosaur in NFL terms given that he’s 34 years old. Add to that the fact that Green was on the field for close to 60 percent of the Chargers’ snaps in the last seven games of last season and it seems that it’s only a matter of time or injury before Green is the main tight end in San Diego, though it may take most of the season for that to materialize.
