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    MichaelBates

    • Wide Receiver
    • Birthdate
      19/12/1969
    • College
      Arizona
    • Birthplace
      Tucson, AZ

    Stats

    • REC
      12
    • YDS
      158
    • TD
      1
    • AVG
      13.2
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    Biography

    Position Wide Receiver
    Birthdate19/12/1969
    CollegeArizona
    BirthplaceTucson, AZ

    Career History

    New York Jets
    New York Jets2003*-2004 (1 Season)
    Dallas Cowboys
    Dallas Cowboys2003*-2004 (1 Season)
    Washington Redskins
    Washington Redskins2001-2002 (1 Season)
    Carolina Panthers
    Carolina Panthers1996-2001 (5 Seasons)
    Cleveland Browns
    Cleveland Browns1995-1996 (1 Season)
    Seattle Seahawks
    Seattle Seahawks1993-1995 (2 Seasons)

    NFL News

    Did Aaron Rodgers take a shot at Jets in postgame news conference?

    Did Aaron Rodgers take a shot at Jets in postgame news conference?

    Aaron Rodgers describes how thankful he is to have played for "two" historical NFL franchises following the Steelers' loss to the Texans.
    The problem Chris Canty has with Stephen's A-List

    The problem Chris Canty has with Stephen's A-List

    For his A-List, Stephen A. Smith breaks down his top five most disappointing teams from the NFL season.
    Stephen A. calls out C.J. Stroud for playoff turnovers

    Stephen A. calls out C.J. Stroud for playoff turnovers

    Stephen A. Smith says C.J. Stroud has to cut down on turnovers if he wants to lead the Texans to a Super Bowl.
    Stephen A.: Season for Bills, Josh Allen ends Saturday night

    Stephen A.: Season for Bills, Josh Allen ends Saturday night

    Stephen A. Smith heaps praise on Josh Allen but think it's the Broncos who should be the favorite to win their AFC divisional playoff game against the Bills.
    Why Stephen A. doesn't blame Jalen Hurts for Eagles' playoff exit

    Why Stephen A. doesn't blame Jalen Hurts for Eagles' playoff exit

    Stephen A. Smith says Jalen Hurts doesn't deserve the lion's share of responsibility for the Eagles' wild-card loss to the 49ers.
    Stephen A.'s message to Ben Johnson about Matt LaFleur beef

    Stephen A.'s message to Ben Johnson about Matt LaFleur beef

    Stephen A. Smith weighs in on the rivalry between Bears coach Ben Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.
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