Chargers’ Gates, Mathews, Floyd miss practice

Posted: October 20th, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: San Diego Chargers, Antonio Gates, Nate Kaeding, Ryan Mathews, Malcom Floyd, Kris Brown

A number of key Chargers missed practice on Wednesday. And to make matters worse, it was raining in San Diego, too.

Chargers TE Antonio Gates, RB Ryan Mathews and WR Malcom Floyd were absent from practice Wednesday, and even coach Norv Turner conceded that missing the first day makes it harder for the rest of the week. Although he was optimistic that Gates and Mathews are going to return to practice Thursday.

Turner, of course, was initially hopeful that Gates would be able to play Sunday against the Patriots. Floyd is most likely going to miss this week.

The Chargers also signed K Kris Brown, indicating that Nate Kaeding will not play.

– Adam Rank

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Chargers TE Gates in protective boot

Posted: October 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: Antonio Gates, Buster Davis, Legedu Naanee, Malcom Floyd, Patrick Crayton, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Chargers TE Antonio Gates is in a protective boot, after leaving Sunday’s game at St. Louis early with an ankle injury, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

WR Malcom Floyd left the game with a hamstring injury and did not return. Already thinning the Chargers receiving corps which started the game without Legedu Naanee.

Are the Chargers going to be rolling with Patrick Crayton and Buster Davis next week? Crayton did have 117 yards and Davis had a touchdown, but neither can match what Gates brings to the offense. The Chargers — and QB Philip Rivers – could be in serious trouble here.

– Adam Rank

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Chargers TE Gates questionable

Posted: October 22nd, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: San Diego Chargers, Antonio Gates, Heath Miller, Legedu Naanee, Aaron Hernandez, Tony Moeaki, Malcom Floyd, Benjamin Watson

Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) did not practice on Friday, and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Suddenly, tight ends are the hottest name on the waiver wire.

Make sure to take a look at some of the possible available tight ends stating with Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez, Steelers TE Heath Miller, Browns TE Benjamin Watson and Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki.

Additionally, WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and Legedu Naanee (hamstring) are doubtful for Sunday’s game.

– Adam Rank

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Turner hopeful for Gates, but not for Floyd

Posted: October 18th, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: San Diego Chargers, Antonio Gates, Andre Johnson, Norv Turner, Patrick Crayton, Quentin Jammer, Malcom Floyd

Chargers coach Norv Turner told reporters on Monday that he is hopeful TE Antonio Gates will be ready to go in Week 7 against the Patriots. Turner described Gates’ injury as a sprained toe, but different from his previous toe injuries and more similar to issue that kept CB Quentin Jammer out of action a few weeks back.

Turner was less optimistic about WR Malcom Floyd, who suffered a strained hamstring against the Rams. Turner said the injury was not as bad as first feared, but it’s still unlikely that Floyd will play on Sunday.

Chargers WR Patrick Crayton, who topped 100 receiving yards, is a good waiver wire pickup for anybody who will be missing Texans WR Andre Johnson or the Colts receivers this week.

If only the Chargers had another big-play option somewhere … but guys like that aren’t just sitting at home.

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