COSTA MESA, Calif. — Antonio Gates was hoping to get a final chance at reaching the Super Bowl.Gates said during a conference call on Wednesday he received some calls at midseason about playing, but that he was waiting to see how the playoff field would develop. Gates is retiring following a 16-year career, all with the Chargers.
Gates played football at Detroit Central High School but didn’t in college. He originally went to Michigan State to play football and basketball but left when Nick Saban only wanted him to play football. Saban told Gates he had the talent to be a first-round pick, but Gates said he didn’t believe him.
Gates retires as one of the top tight ends in league history. He was a three-time All-Pro and his 116 touchdowns are the most at the position in league history along with eight seasons where he scored eight or more TDs.
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