Tony Gonzalez "95% sure" he'll retire after this season

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

So it will come down to longevity (of course) but if the other two factors (TE's being used as a weapon more, and passing being more and more common) then Tony G wouldve never had 1000 no matter how long he played....So where there was 0 tony G's before, there will be a witten, and sharpes/gates types who will come close and other who will break the record....MORE than just because of longevity..(but more than just the 1 Tony G)

But yes of course longevity is a factor (as everyone can easily see)

It's surprising to me that he has avoided a serious injury.

Even Jerry Rice blew an ACL.