Antonio Gates will likely negotiate a new deal with Chargers and could enter it armed with Kellen Winslow's new deal. "I've been a San Diegan for six years now, and I no longer bleed red," Gates said. "I bleed powder blue. So any time you talk about something that's sincere to your heart, any time your soul gets involved in a situation, you know you don't want to leave it. I want to be here. I want to be a part of this. That's my stance." That combination of production and allegiance is what made a fan out of Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, who frequently rewards players that fit his mold. "I'm glad to hear those comments," Smith said on Tuesday. "Antonio is a great competitor and a player of great character."