Chiefs Who is the greatest "modern era" Chiefs - DT, PH or TG?

Kylo Ren · 02-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Since the Chiefs resurgence in 1989, who is the greatest Chief....... Derrick Thomas, Priest Holmes or Tony Gonzalez? Or, someone else?

I'd say Tony G., although Priest Holmes was the funnest to watch and DT has the greatest legend of the three.

kcxiv · 02-01-2009, 12:15 AM

I have to go with Tony G as well. DT was special, but so is Tony G, he's going to be the best ever. DT was just one of the best at their respective positions. Sucks that DT's career ended early, but i am giving this one to Tony G.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-01-2009, 12:16 AM

Priest, as great as he is/was, shouldn't even be in the discussion.

**DeezNutz** · 02-01-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Priest, as great as he is/was, shouldn't even be in the discussion.

Nope. Not by a long shot.

Deberg_1990 · 02-01-2009, 12:18 AM

Not even close.

DT resurrected a franchise from the dead.

**cdcox** · 02-01-2009, 12:19 AM

DT made the biggest difference between wins and losses, IMO.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-01-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Priest, as great as he is/was, shouldn't even be in the discussion.

THIS

JFC.

kcxiv · 02-01-2009, 12:25 AM

Priest was just really fun to watch. When he had the ball the patience he showed to hit the hole then how fast he actually hit the hole. Plus he was a shifty little bastard. He was a joy to watch no doubt.

dj56dt58 · 02-01-2009, 12:27 AM

If Priest did it for a decade with us, then he would belong here

CoMoChief · 02-01-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Not even close.

DT resurrected a franchise from the dead.

So......thats not the point. TG is the best to EVER play at that position.

There are others that are better at DT's position.

FAX · 02-01-2009, 12:34 AM

I think Priest was an amazing rusher. Simply amazing. Especially behind what was arguably one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. When he ran the stretch, it was poetry.

As for the TG and DT question ... I don't see how you can compare two guys who played in such completely different positions on the field. Both were/are fabulous athletes and heady footballers. But, I think if they had to switch positions, TG would perform better at linebacker than DT would at tight end. So ... TG.

FAX

blueballs · 02-01-2009, 12:36 AM

Gonzo passed Sharpe in his 5 year wait
Gates could shatter Gonzo
unless he goes gimp

ChiefsCountry · 02-01-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

So......thats not the point. TG is the best to EVER play at that position.

There are others that are better at DT's position.

Rush OLB is more important than freaking TE.

Cormac · 02-01-2009, 12:48 AM

TG gets my vote.

His legend grows with every year. His level of play, his character, commitment and leadership have stood the test of time and made him one of the greatest players of his era. I don't care how "important" the TE position is - he is a TE and he is top class - the undisputed best at his position.

This takes nothing away from DT. But he was surrounded by superior talent through much of his career, and his level of play dropped off badly in his last few seasons. RIP.

Priest doesn't belong in the debate. Having said that, he and T-Rich were a blast to watch.

Far more worthy of consideration is Will Shields, IMO.

FAX · 02-01-2009, 12:57 AM

It appears that TG has the respect of a lot of Planeteers. I don't disagree that he should be considered our best "modern era" player.

But, it makes think about DT's five-year wait for induction into the hall. I wonder if TG will be a first-ballot guy or if his lack of a ring (assuming he won't have one when the time comes) will move him back on the bus?

FAX

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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Not even close. DT resurrected a franchise from the dead. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	Priest was just really fun to watch. When he had the ball the patience he showed to hit the hole then how fast he actually hit the hole. Plus he was a shifty little bastard. He was a joy to watch no doubt.
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dj56dt58 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9960055	If Priest did it for a decade with us, then he would belong here
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02-01-2009, 12:34 AM	#11
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I think Priest was an amazing rusher. Simply amazing. Especially behind what was arguably one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. When he ran the stretch, it was poetry. As for the TG and DT question ... I don't see how you can compare two guys who played in such completely different positions on the field. Both were/are fabulous athletes and heady footballers. But, I think if they had to switch positions, TG would perform better at linebacker than DT would at tight end. So ... TG. FAX
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blueballs Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Gonzo passed Sharpe in his 5 year wait Gates could shatter Gonzo unless he goes gimp
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Cormac Haley sceptic.... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: waiting it out....... Casino cash: $10004900	TG gets my vote. His legend grows with every year. His level of play, his character, commitment and leadership have stood the test of time and made him one of the greatest players of his era. I don't care how "important" the TE position is - he is a TE and he is top class - the undisputed best at his position. This takes nothing away from DT. But he was surrounded by superior talent through much of his career, and his level of play dropped off badly in his last few seasons. RIP. Priest doesn't belong in the debate. Having said that, he and T-Rich were a blast to watch. Far more worthy of consideration is Will Shields, IMO.
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02-01-2009, 12:57 AM	#15
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	It appears that TG has the respect of a lot of Planeteers. I don't disagree that he should be considered our best "modern era" player. But, it makes think about DT's five-year wait for induction into the hall. I wonder if TG will be a first-ballot guy or if his lack of a ring (assuming he won't have one when the time comes) will move him back on the bus? FAX
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