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Gates' unique combination of size (6-4, 260) and speed makes him nearly impossible to cover. But Dawkins has a history of success against the league's elite tight ends.
The Eagles will defend Gates the same way they defended the Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez, another dangerous receiving tight end. Philadelphia will align Dawkins over the top of Gates, about 10 to 12 yards off the line. Middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter will try to slow Gates' release in the first 5 yards and knock him off his route before passing him off to Dawkins. The Chargers may counter by putting Gates in motion to the slot, forcing Dawkins to ...