The Facts: While Antonio Gates is set to return for a 15th season with the Chargers this fall, the future of the position in Los Angeles rests with second-year tight end Henry. "He led the league in touchdowns (by a tight end, tied with Cameron Brate), and that's not something you ever expect out of a rookie," TEs coach John McNulty said. "But Hunter is a kid who is going to play a long time with a lot of successful seasons. For a young player, he's got a tremendous amount of poise. He has rare awareness and savvy for someone his age."
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Henry had an impressive rookie campaign, catching 36 passes for 478 yards and eight touchdowns with the Chargers last year. While Gates was still Philip Rivers‘ favorite target, Henry showed he could be a significant threat in the red zone as well. But Henry’s blocking ability also made an impression on McNulty. And the better he blocks, the more he'll be on the field. And that's obviously a good thing.