APP.COM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 7B DETROIT Golden Tate wanted to be with the Lions for the rest of his career. And he anticipated that would hap- pen until all of a sudden he any- more. It was around this time last year when Tate, just days after he turned down a contract extension, was traded to the Eagles, a move that brought about an unexpected and forced goodbye to a city he did not want to leave. think things are headed a cer- tain way, no reason to think oth- erwise, I loved the people and the city of Detroit, so absolutely, I thought I would be a Lion for the rest of my Tate told NorthJersey.com and USA TODAY Network Northeast at his locker after practice Thursday. had been talk- ing contract, and they had just given me an I accept a few days earlier, thought I was worth more.
But, you know what, that happen. And then I was hit the yeah, it was a bit of a surprise part of the business. You learn how to adjust real Tate is heading back to Motown this weekend with the Giants for game against the Lions at Ford Field, the stadium he called home for for the best four seasons of his career all with 90- plus catches, three with yards. He won a Super Bowl with Seattle, but came of age as a player in Detroit. After being acquired by the Eagles for a third-round pick, Tate spent the re- mainder of the regular season focused on learning the game plan week to week without the necessary time to digest the entire playbook of a new team.
Tate, 31, caught a touchdown pass in loss at Chicago and later hit free agency as expected, signing a four-year, $37.5 million con- tract with the Giants two days after Odell Beckham Jr. was traded to Cleve- land. here now, and I have tremen- dous respect for this organization, these coaches and my Tate said. happen for reason, and go- ing to try to keep my emotions where always been. I want to be too high, I want to be too low.
there to do a job. We want to win this one. I want to make this about me, I just want to go back there and win any way possible, and I believe I can contribute by doing what al- ways The Giants (2-5) will again lean on Tate in the passing game with Sterling Shepard still in concussion protocol and ruled out for game. He has de- veloped some chemistry with rookie quarterback Daniel Jones, especially on third down, and has 15 catches for 195 yards in a touchdown in his three games since returning from the suspension that stemmed from a violation of the policy on performance-en- hancing substances. those decisions, last year was last year, and I know everyone in- volved was trying to do everything they Lions coach Matt Patricia said of Tate on a conference call Wednesday.
in the end, I obviously just want the best for him and everything he has going forward, but certainly know what a challenge I have to try to face him this weekend. a great player, like I said, I have the utmost respect for him and al- ways have through the course of the The Giants have yet to win a game with Tate in uniform, so he promises his focus is on helping change that, not tak- ing part in reunion festivities. be good to see those guys and say hi at the beginning or after the game, but anytime in between, I know that going be trying to kick my tail and going to be trying to kick their Tate said with a smile. of the game. So I want to get caught up thinking, I miss you so then get hit in the mouth.
They have some of the most loyal fans in football, and very, very patient fans. Every year the expectations are very, very high for the fan base and for the organization, and been tough over the last 20-30 years really. But they live their sports, and they root for you through thick and thin. one thing got to ap- Email: Twitter: Giants WR Tate set for his Detroit return Art Stapleton NFL writer USA TODAY NETWORK NEW JERSEY The Golden Tate makes a reception in the half of last game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. CHRIS TODAY NETWORK FLORHAM PARK Leonard Williams has been down this road before.
He sweated out the NFL trade deadline last season to remain a Jet. Things could be this time. According to team sources, the year defensive lineman, along with fourth-year wide receiver Robby Ander- son, can be had the right thought that the Jets believe Wil- liams can fetch a second-round draft pick before 4 p.m. deadline, and the price tag for Anderson would a third-rounder. The Williams case is the more com- plicated.
Are the Jets giving up on the sixth overall pick of the 2015 draft? Is money a factor, given that Williams is making $14.2 million this season and can become a free agent in March? If the Jets decided to slap a franchise tag on Williams in 2020, his pay check could go as high as $18 million for next season. Another factor to consider: Williams was drafted by a previous administra- tion, not current coach Adam Gase and general manager Joe Douglas. That means a lot in the prevailing NFL cul- ture. So do statistics, and Williams is lack- ing in the most important defensive linemen stat: sacks. Considered a good run the 6- foot-5, 302-pound Williams has only 17 career sacks, none this season.
As he did this time last season, Wil- liams is trying to not let the trade chat- ter, which has Philadelphia and Kansas City as possible suitors, his prep- aration for game against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. say it makes me Williams said after practice on Friday. see the best players in the league get traded and not like a personal thing. just the way the business is and I take anything personal. I have to be emotionally Which easy.
had one team in high school (Day- tona Beach, one team in college (USC), and one team in the NFL he said. want to stay An undrafted player out of Temple, Anderson has 16 career touchdowns. The Jets originally thought Anderson could be the long ball threat for second- year quarterback Sam Darnold, but the pair been as productive as they expected, although bout with mono set back their development. how inconsistent Anderson can be: He had catches for 125 yards, including a 92-yard touchdown recep- tion, in the win over Dallas two weeks ago. But in the next game, on Monday night, he was limited to one catch for 10 yards by the Patriots.
The Eagles, who talked to the Jets about Anderson before last deadline, reportedly are interested in the lean receiver, as are the Raiders. Anderson and Williams can only wait to see what their futures hold. A lot could or happen before the trade deadline. leave that to my agents and the general Williams said. think about Kelechi Osemele stalemate continues A team source said representatives for left guard Kelechi Osemele contact- ed the Jets on Friday morning and said they were going ahead with plans for him to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder later in the day.
Osemele was not at practice all week and the Jets were him daily. Ose- mele contends he play because of the pain, but the Jets maintain able to play out the season and have the sur- gery in the Acquired from Oakland in an son trade, Osemele is making $9.85 mil- lion this season, but has no guaranteed money in his contract. DE Williams hoping to remain with Jets John Rowe Special to North Jersey Record USA TODAY NETWORK NEW JERSEY Jets defensive end Leonard Williams lineups against the New England Patriots on Sept. 22 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. WINSLOW.
