The Facts: According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, the Jets were awarded Gates, a 2011 fourth-round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins who played for Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano last season, off waivers.
Diehards Line:A 5-11, 190-pound speedster, Gates appeared in 15 games for the Dolphins as a rookie, catching two passes for 19 yards while playing in around 16 percent of the Dolphins' offensive snaps. Gates also averaged 24.8 yards on 34 kick returns and 10.7 yards on three punt returns as a rookie. Gates gives the Jets a legitimate deep threat in the passing game, but his inconsistent route-running and hands is what led the receiver-starved Dolphins to waive him on Friday.