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tommykat · 07-10-2001, 09:31 PM

Here is the whole story....New Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil wants more.

KMBC's Dave Stewart reported that Vermeil wants the All-Pro tight end to gain some weight and get physically stronger.

He should be a 255-pound player," Vermeil said Wednesday. "Right now, he's 242 or 243 pounds. He needs to get in the weight room and get stronger."

Gonzalez said his current weight is the same as it has been since he came into the league four years ago.

"I think the weight I have been at is all right by me," Gonzalez said. "I've been playing pretty well."

His statistics would indicate just that. Last year, Gonzalez caught a team-record 93 passes for 1,203 yards and nine touchdowns. He also became the most prolific pass-catching tight end in team history.

He added, however, that he has not rested on his laurels, claiming he is working out harder than ever this off season.

"I'm lifting (weights). I've never stopped lifting," he said. "I'm stronger than I have ever been in the off season, but if he wants me to gain the weight, I'll gain it."

Vermeil acknowledges that a player like Gonzalez is special and is a perfect fit to the new vertical offense he and offensive coordinator Al Saunders brought with them from St. Louis.

"He's an unbelievable weapon," Vermeil said. "Plus, what people have to appreciate with a guy like him is he can dictate coverages."
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07-10-2001, 09:31 PM	#4
tommykat zzzz Kats always Join Date: Mar 2001 Casino cash: $10004925	Here is the whole story....New Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil wants more. KMBC's Dave Stewart reported that Vermeil wants the All-Pro tight end to gain some weight and get physically stronger. He should be a 255-pound player," Vermeil said Wednesday. "Right now, he's 242 or 243 pounds. He needs to get in the weight room and get stronger." Gonzalez said his current weight is the same as it has been since he came into the league four years ago. "I think the weight I have been at is all right by me," Gonzalez said. "I've been playing pretty well." His statistics would indicate just that. Last year, Gonzalez caught a team-record 93 passes for 1,203 yards and nine touchdowns. He also became the most prolific pass-catching tight end in team history. He added, however, that he has not rested on his laurels, claiming he is working out harder than ever this off season. "I'm lifting (weights). I've never stopped lifting," he said. "I'm stronger than I have ever been in the off season, but if he wants me to gain the weight, I'll gain it." Vermeil acknowledges that a player like Gonzalez is special and is a perfect fit to the new vertical offense he and offensive coordinator Al Saunders brought with them from St. Louis. "He's an unbelievable weapon," Vermeil said. "Plus, what people have to appreciate with a guy like him is he can dictate coverages." :eek: :confused: :eek: :confused: __________________ Take that KC helmet and just
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