Chiefs Falcons after Gonzalez - Page 18

The Poz · 04-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Sorry if re-post, didn't see it anywhere.
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pla...rt=NFL&id=1331

The Falcons are reportedly interested in trading for Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez.
The National Football Post's Michael Lombardi says the Falcons are "seriously considering" the option, with their second-round pick as bait. Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt is attached to his franchise icon, but he might be convinced to part ways as the team rebuilds.

Atlanta has the 55th pick in the second. Maybe Jarron Gilbert or Paul Kruger although I'd rather see Tony stick it out here.

Crush · 04-12-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cormac

So you think he should be satisfied with the way the team around him has performed over his career? Just sit quietly and pretend 0 playoff wins is befitting of his ambition and talent?

BTW, I realise well that Pioli "has the right". And that a 2nd round pick could be a much more valuable asset than an aging TE (but the odds are very debatable). But Tony is not the problem with the Chiefs.

1. Should he stay quiet? Yes. He needs to respect the chain of command and keep his mouth shut. The inmates should not be able to run the asylum.

2. Tony is not the problem with the Chiefs? Um... yes he is. He represents everything that is wrong with this franchise. 0-3 in playoff situations. Prima donna attitude. This sense of immortality. Player loyalty. We have won jack shit with Tony. He is old culture. The only way to change the culture of a franchise is to get rid of the losers of the previous culture.

If the Colts can let Marvin Harrison go, then the Chiefs can sure as hell get rid of Tony.

BigChiefFan · 04-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Win-win for us.

StcChief · 04-12-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Crush

If the Colts can let Marvin Harrison go, then the Chiefs can sure as hell get rid of Tony.

big difference. our TE situation much better than route runner Marvin. Gonzo is to Chiefs much more of a play maker.

TRR · 04-12-2009, 08:29 PM

For those saying TG doesn't fit Haley's offensive scheme...His scheme is built around his players, and will feature whatever talent he has. If its two WR's like Bolden and Fitzgerald, then Haley will scheme with that in mind. If your talent lies within Bowe and TG, then you can BET Haley will be scheming around them.

To say that Gonzalez should be traded for a lousy late second round pick because "Haley's offense doesn't use the TE" is ridiculous. If that were true, he should be fired right now. Haley WILL USE GONZALEZ...PERIOD.
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macdawg · 04-12-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

If we can get a 2nd for Tony... bye bye. A 2nd rd pick for a guy who is going to play another year or two TOPS... for me its a no brainer.

I have a hard on for Cottam and think we has the tools to be the kind of player that can change a game like Tony did for us.

6'8 271... AND can catch AND a 4.6 40?!?!?! Yeesh. He learns how to use that big body to block as well and we are set for the next decade.

Cottam is injury prone & he runs so upright, I'll be shocked if he makes it through one season without missing games let alone 10 years.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-12-2009, 08:49 PM

Haley's scheme is built around players, just like our talent suggests we should move to a 3-4.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-12-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

2. Tony is not the problem with the Chiefs? Um... yes he is. He represents everything that is wrong with this franchise. 0-3 in playoff situations. Prima donna attitude. This sense of immortality. Player loyalty. We have won jack shit with Tony. He is old culture. The only way to change the culture of a franchise is to get rid of the losers of the previous culture.

That'a bit much, and not exactly the most factual statement I've ever read. I don't have any problem trading him, but 55 just seems like a very weak deal.

Now, if someone were to produce a list of players taken between 52 and 57 in the last 10 years and the overall output was good, I might warm up to the deal.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-12-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Haley's scheme is built around players, just like our talent suggests we should move to a 3-4.

Ouch! Don't hurt 'em Hammer!

Mecca · 04-12-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

I would like to have good WR's we just have never had 2 good ones at the same time. Alot of that probably has to do with the fact they considered Tony better than most WR's out there so they tried to fill the WR with complimentary players.

Also I would probably be for this trade if Tony was coming off a shitty season but he had one of his best seasons ever and still plays at an HOF level.

If he had just had a shitty season you wouldn't be getting offered a 2nd round pick...

You do understand that if they're offering a 2nd that's the same thing Jason Taylor went for? Think about that...

I know this market gets attached to guys like Gonzalez since it's all we got since they never win anything.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-12-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

That'a bit much, and not exactly the most factual statement I've ever read. I don't have any problem trading him, but 55 just seems like a very weak deal.

Now, if someone were to produce a list of players taken between 52 and 57 in the last 10 years and the overall output was good, I might warm up to the deal.

Jason Jones, Titans
Eric Wright, Browns
Greg Jennings, Packers
Devin Hester, Bears
Darrent Williams, Broncos
Roscoe Parrish, Bills
Michael Boulware, Seahawks
Antwan Odam, Titans
Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
Osi Umenyiora, Giants
Clinton Portis, Broncos (51)
Chris Chambers, Dolphins

To name a few.

**pr_capone** · 04-12-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

big difference. our TE situation much better than route runner Marvin. Gonzo is to Chiefs much more of a play maker.

English please.

He is a 34 year old play maker at the end of his career.

I would take the 2nd in a heart beat. From there we at least have a shot at filling major gaps with players like:

"ZIGGY" HOOD, DE, MISSOURI
DUKE ROBINSON, OL, OKLAHOMA
JAMON MEREDITH, OT, SOUTH CAROLINA
DERRICK WILLIAMS, WR/KR, PENN ST.

Cottam will be just fine at TE as our starter.

Mecca · 04-12-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Jason Jones, Titans
Eric Wright, Browns
Greg Jennings, Packers
Devin Hester, Bears
Darrent Williams, Broncos
Roscoe Parrish, Bills
Michael Boulware, Seahawks
Antwan Odam, Titans
Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
Osi Umenyiora, Giants
Clinton Portis, Broncos (51)
Chris Chambers, Dolphins

To name a few.

You're never going to convince some...

There are some that would like us to run Gonzalez out there at 45 just because he deserves to retire a Chief.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-12-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Jason Jones, Titans
Eric Wright, Browns
Greg Jennings, Packers
Devin Hester, Bears
Darrent Williams, Broncos
Roscoe Parrish, Bills
Michael Boulware, Seahawks
Antwan Odam, Titans
Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
Osi Umenyiora, Giants
Clinton Portis, Broncos (51)
Chris Chambers, Dolphins

To name a few.

Well, that's a better record than the Chiefs #2 over the last ten years.
(Sigh)..."THE DEAL IS DONE"!

Off ya' go, Buckaroo!

WilliamTheIrish · 04-12-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

big difference. our TE situation much better than route runner Marvin. Gonzo is to Chiefs much more of a play maker.

Stupid. Incredibly so. I remember reading of the perils of Big Tobacco. It seems to pale in comparison to the perils of "Gigantic Tard".

KcFanInGA · 04-12-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

TG would have an overwhelmingly better chance at winning a SB in ATL in the next 2 years over staying in KC.

To argue otherwise is flat-out ridiculous.

I was thinking the same thing.

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