News: Jets wide receiver Clyde Gates left in the second quarter of Week 17 at Buffalo with a head injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Gates, who dealt with a concussion that forced him to miss three games earlier this season, suffered the injury while being tackled toward the end of the first half. He failed to record a catch before the early exit.
Analysis: A week after registering a team-high 65 yards on three catches with Greg McElroy under center, Gates generated only one look from quarterback Mark Sanchez on Sunday. He finished with 16 receptions for 224 yards in 10 games with the Jets this season after spending last year with Miami. He is merely a reserve player at this point and is not worth consideration in any Fantasy formats heading into the 2013 season.
News: Jets wide receiver Clyde Gates notched three catches for a team-high 65 yards during New York's 27-17 loss to San Diego in Week 16. Gates, who had just three receptions combined over his previous three games, was targeted six times, which also represented a team high. He tallied a large chunk of his yards when he hooked up with Jeremy Kerley in the wildcat formation for a 42-yard gain during the first quarter.
Analysis: With the team lacking a dominant receiving threat this season, Gates was the latest low-key player to lead the team in yards. It's just the second time in his career he has surpassed 30 yards as his career-best effort came against Miami, his former team (82 yards) earlier this season. But at this point of the season, Gates is hardly viewed as a reliable Fantasy option and should be ignored for Week 17 at Buffalo.
News: Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed Friday that wide receiver Clyde Gates sustained a concussion during New York's loss to New England in Week 12. Gates left Thursday's game in the second quarter after a jarring helmet-to-helmet hit from Kyle Arrington and was unable to return.
Analysis: Gates was able to walk off with the assistance of trainers, but his status for Week 13 against Arizona is undetermined. He finished with two receptions for 20 yards before departing Thursday, the fourth time in his past five games he has been held to fewer than three catches. Gates isn't a major Fantasy contributor and should be left on waivers in all formats regardless of his health status.
News: Jets receiver Clyde Gates was knocked out of Thursday's game against the Patriots in Week 12 with a head injury. Gates took a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Kyle Arrington late in the second quarter and did not return. He finished with two catches for 40 yards on four targets before getting hurt.
Analysis: Outside of his big 82-yard performance in Week 8 against Miami, Gates has been a marginal contributor in the Jets' offense. He was shaken up after taking a brutal hit and walked off with help from his trainers. At this point, we assume he'll be evaluated for a possible concussion, so we'll continue to monitor his status moving forward. Healthy or not, Gates has been way too inconsistent and does not receive enough snaps for Fantasy owners to trust. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Jets receiver Clyde Gates led his team in receiving in Week 8 against the Dolphins. He hauled in seven catches for 82 yards -- both career highs -- in the 30-9 loss. He had a long reception of 20 and averaged 11.7 yards per grab. Gates was targeted 11 times by quarterback Mark Sanchez in the defeat.
Analysis: Gates entered Sunday with just two catches for 37 yards on the year as he is not a huge part of the Jets' offense. While things could change going forward, continue to ignore the 26-year-old in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Jets wide receiver Clyde Gates left Week 5 against the Texans in the second quarter due to a shoulder injury. He caught one pass for 27 yards before the early exit.
Analysis: Gates hauled in just his second grab of the season before leaving Monday night and poses minimal Fantasy value going forward. Continue to ignore him in all formats, healthy or not.
News: The Jets continued tweaking their roster Saturday and released defensive lineman Marcus Dixon, according to the New York Post. The team also claimed three players off waivers: defensive lineman Isaako Aaitui; wide receiver Clyde Gates; and tight end Konrad Reuland.
Analysis: Gates has struggled to live up this potential, but could see additional playing time in the Jets' thin receiving corps. Still, none of these players were or are expected to make a major Fantasy impact this season. Leave them off all rosters at this point.
News: The Dolphins continued trimming their roster in preparation for the regular season and released the following players: wide receivers Roberto Wallace, Clyde Gates and B.J. Cunningham; linebackers Gary Guyton and Jamaal Westerman; and defensive lineman Ryan Baker.
Analysis: At a sturdy 6-foot-4, Wallace has the build to make an impact in the NFL, but struggles to find separation from defenders and was limited to just five catches for 82 yards in the preseason. Gates, considered the fastest player on the Miami roster, struggled with a hamstring issue early in training camp and has failed to live up to potential. Neither of these players are expected to make a Fantasy splash and should be left on waivers.
News: The Dolphins continued trimming their roster in preparation for the regular season and released the following players: wide receivers Roberto Wallace, Clyde Gates and B.J. Cunningham; linebackers Gary Guyton and Jamaal Westerman; defensive lineman Ryan Baker and tight end Michael Egnew.
Analysis: At a sturdy 6-foot-4, Wallace has the build to make an impact in the NFL, but struggles to find separation from defenders and was limited to just five catches for 82 yards in the preseason. Gates, considered the fastest player on the Miami roster, struggled with a hamstring issue early in training camp and has failed to live up to potential. Neither of these players are expected to make a Fantasy splash and should be left on waivers.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Dolphins receiver Clyde Gates is struggling to pick up the team's new West Coast offense. He's currently behind the likes of Legedu Naanee and Roberto Wallace on the depth chart.
Analysis: Gates has incredible speed and should contribute on special teams at the very least. But it sounds like he'll need to have a good camp in order to play more than 10 snaps per game on offense. Leave him for the benches on dynasty league rosters for now.
News: The Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins still have high hopes for receiver Clyde Gates. He played only 155 snaps last season, was targeted 10 times and caught two passes for 19 yards. “The only thing I was discouraged about,” general manager Jeff Ireland said, “was not getting him more opportunities. He has a great future.” Gates, who has a 4.3 speed, said last year “was confusing” but that the game has started “to slow down for me” mentally. But it’s not happening for Gates as fast as some of the other receivers this year. Coach Joe Philbin said he needs work on making route adjustments based on defensive coverages. The report says "if he doesn’t improve in that area – vital in the West Coast offense – it’s difficult to envision him beating out front-runner Legedu Naanee for the No. 3 job or even winning the No. 4 job."
Analysis: We like Gates as a sleeper in deeper leagues since the Dolphins have a huge need at receiver with Brandon Marshall gone. The Dolphins will go with Davone Bess and Brian Hartline as the starters to open the season, barring a veteran addition, but Gates could be in the mix for targets. Keep an eye on his development, and he could be worth a late-round flier in deep formats.
News: Dolphins receiver Clyde Gates is still learning to read coverages and make adjustments. The speedster played at tiny Abilene (Tx) Christian University so his exposure to big-time football was limited. Coach Joe Philbin said about Gates: “I think the more experience he gets in that, the faster he is going to play.”
Analysis: Gates has become a popular offseason sleeper with the Dolphins having a huge hole at receiver with Brandon Marshall gone. We expect Gates to make the final roster, but keep an eye on what develops. Gates could be someone to target on Draft Day if his role improves, but he has a long way to go before Fantasy owners can count on him in most formats.
News: The Palm Beach Post reports that Dolphins receiver Clyde Gates is no lock to make the final roster. The report states that "Gates, a former basketball player who didn’t play high school football, has tremendous speed, but is incredibly raw as a receiver, barely getting on the field during his rookie year and finishing with two catches. Considering he was drafted for the previous offense, has no ties to the current coaching staff and is competing with seven other receivers for three spots, Gates is certainly no lock to make the roster. His $339,861 in dead money is not onerous at all."
Analysis: Gates has become a popular offseason sleeper with the Dolphins having a huge hole at receiver with Brandon Marshall gone. We expect Gates to make the final roster, but keep an eye on what develops. Gates could be someone to target on Draft Day if his role improves, but he has a long way to go before Fantasy owners can count on him in most formats.
News: Dolphins WR Clyde Gates had one catch for 11 yards Thursday at Dallas on Thanksgiving Day in Week 12. He only had one target in the game.
Analysis: Gates is not much of a factor on offense for the Dolphins and has minimal Fantasy value in all leagues. Ignore him in Week 13 against Oakland.
News: Dolphins rookie WR Edmond Gates, who now goes by Clyde Gates, is expected to make plays down the field for the team in 2011. He did the opposite in Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons, showcasing his clutch pass-catching ability in the short and intermediate passing game. Gates hauled in a 17-yard pass to help the team convert on fourth-down in the third quarter and he later capped off the drive with a 6-yard touchdown catch. He was targeted four times on the night.
Analysis: Gates is not only competing for playing time on offense, but he is in line to handle some of the return duties as well. He returned a pair of kicks for 38 yards and added a punt return for 7 yards in the win. Gates will get his chances to make plays, and he did in his first chance to in a game situation. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how he fairs for the rest of the preseason, as a good showing may induce the team to get him involved with the first-team offense. Until he does just that, Gates is not worth selecting on Draft Day in the majority of formats.
News: The Palm Beach Post reported Thursday that Dolphins rookie WR Edmond Gates, who chose to go by Clyde Gates, has made an early impression on the team. He was drafted with the down-the-field plays in mind, and that's what has been the result of him in training camp. "He had a couple reps the other day where he got on top of people and ran right by them," coach Tony Sparano said of Gates. "I see a different gear than what we had (last year)."
Analysis: Gates didn't play football in high school, but his speed allowed for a quick transition while at Abilene Christian and he ended up hauling in 66 passes for 1,182 yards and 10 scores in 2010 as a senior. He will be looked at to stretch the field so that Brandon Marshall and Davone Bess can work the short and intermediate routes with less coverage. Gates has the chance to be an intricate part in the team's passing game, even if the stats aren't there early on. Consider him to be a sleeper in the deepest of leagues, though he isn't worth selecting on Draft Day in the majority of formats.
News: Dolphins WR Davone Bess told the Palm Beach Post that rookie WR Edmond Gates will help the Miami passing game a lot. "Just his presence would add everything," Bess said. "(Teams) would be so worried about him running by people, so now they've got to defend that. I'm really excited. I hope he catches on quick and helps the team."
Analysis: The upside of Gates is something around what Mike Wallace did as a rookie for the Steelers. The downside is an all-too-common crash-and-burn of speedy but raw wideouts that struggle in their first NFL season (think Darrius Heyward-Bey). The better he is on the field, the more playing time he'll get and the bigger Fantasy impact he'll make. For now he's only worth drafting late in dynasty/keeper leagues and with a mid-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: WR Edmond Gates (Abilene Christian), the fourth-round pick of the Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft, had 66 receptions for 1,182 yards and 13 TDs last season. He was a Div. II All-American. He’s also a KR, an area Miami needs a game-breaker. Gates will be 25 years old in June.
Analysis: Gates is one of this year's fastest rookies, and the Dolphins should immediately plug him in on special teams and potentially in the offense if he has a good camp. For now he's only worth drafting late in dynasty/keeper leagues and with a mid-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
