Gates targets no less than Super Bowl crown in 5-year deal with Chargers

By Robert Wills  |   Monday, August 09, 2010  |  Comments( 0 )

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Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates is targeting a Super Bowl trophy in his decision to sign a five-year contract extension worth $36.175 million with the San Diego Chargers. Gates who will become the highest-paid tight end today will receiver $7.235 million per season, with $20.4 million in guarantees until 2015. Charges general manager A.J. Smith revealed the team made it a priority to re-sign Gates because they knew he will be an important part of the NFL franchise in the next season of the National Football League and for years to come.

Smith expressed joy over the decision of Gates to re-sign with team since it further solidifies their quest for the championship in the next NFL season.
Gates for his part is very thrilled with the chance to play for his team for many years to come. The NFL superstar tight end said now that he had signed his contract he is eyeing no less than for the NFL championship in the next NFL season. Gates said he is not getting any younger so he is aiming for the biggest prize in the NFL and he is confident he could get it as a member of the Chargers. With the new deal given to Gates, the Chargers management hopes it could also land a deal with other prominent free agents of the team namely Marcus McNeill, Vincent Jackson and Shawne Merriman.

McNeill, a left tackle protects quarterback Philip Rivers' blind side, and Jackson, a Pro Bowl wide receiver with two straight 1,000-yard seasons. After entering the NFL, Gates currently leads tight ends in touchdown catches with 59. Gates is also second in yards, 6,223, and third in catches, 479. Gates has led the Chargers in catches each of the last six seasons. In the last NFL season, Gates lead the Bolts with 79 catches and a career-best 1,157 yards, with eight touchdowns. The six-time Pro Bowler and a three-time All-Pro was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team (2000-09). This is the second big contract for a Chargers player in less than a year. Rivers was given a contract extension worth nearly $93 million toward the end of last year's training camp. The new NFL season nears so do not miss the chance to watch the professional football games live by getting cheap NFL tickets.

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