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Originally Posted by Pagal4321
Antonio Gates career stats...
2005 - 89 receptions, 1101 yards, 10 TDs (w/ Brees)
2006 - 71 receptions, 924 yards, 9 TDs (w/ Rivers)
2007 - 75 receptions, 984 yards, 9 TDs (w/ Rivers and a new coordinator)
While I see a slight drop off after Brees left, I find it hard to say that Brees MADE Gates....I think that statement is just ridiciulous actually...
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I'm not saying Gates is not a talent, but he was an undrafted free agent whom Drew Brees gained a ton of confidence in, threw him the ball a ton, and got him into the pro bowl. Not a knock on Gates but, it was all about the qb getting him the ball, like it is for most star receivers.