It is nice to have Antonio Gates back on the roster to bring depth at the tight end position. He gets to fill that role of a 3rd down threat and a red zone threat. He had been playing that role last year behind Hunter Henry and he gets to do it again this year behind Virgil Green.
Against the Buffalo Bills, TE Virgil Green showed up and showed out. He showed that he can hold his own as the starter and the he can be a good option in the passing game. His biggest strength is opening up holes in the running game.