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Tony Gonzalez Trade Talks? (https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=193908)

I really don't care what you have to say, Boris.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 5113532)

I really dont care what you have to say, Boris.

You sure seemed to care a minute ago.

Hello - Bills fan here. The speculation is killing us in Buffalo right now! Anyway, you may be interested in the most detailed update I've read to date.

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After working the cell phone and BlackBerry most of Monday trying to land something regarding the Tony Gonzalez trade possibilities, here is some of the info I gathered from various sources close to several different organizations:

--My source close to the Chiefs says that, as of Monday afternoon, the New York Giants had offered a 6th round draft pick for Gonzalez, but the Chiefs asking price was a 3rd rounder. I'm told there had been no other formal offers made by other teams up to that point, including Buffalo. However, the source said that if the Bills - or any other team - were to "get to the 3rd round area, the deal would probably get done."

That doesn't mean there haven't been discussions among teams, just that official offers had not been presented up to that point.

Also, I'm told the Packers may have quietly re-entered the Gonzalez discussions.

There were reports late Monday night stating Gonzalez was "saying goodbye" to his Chiefs teammates and that meant he had already been dealt. That's not necessarily the case. Remember, the official "off day" for NFL players is Tuesday. So, Gonzo was most likely making the rounds just in case he didn't see his current teammates when they returned to work on Wednesday.

As far as Buffalo, here's something to keep an eye on: I'm told the Bills could be working on something else "minor" before the Tuesday 4pm trade deadline. The Bills may not be willing to give up a 3rd round choice for Gonzalez unless they are able to deal a player of their own for a late-round pick in return, whether it's to the Chiefs or any other team. This is an organization that values draft picks very highly, especially since Marv Levy took over a few years ago and then handed the reigns to Russ Brandon and Company. Of course, as the deadline approaches, the pressure of not passing on an opportunity to land a player like Gonzalez may cause the Bills to push a deal through regardless of what else happens.

As far as the Giants, they were most likely waiting until after their Monday night game at Cleveland to get a better evaluation of their tight end position, before deciding to up their offer or not. In that 35-14 loss, Giants tight ends Kevin Boss and Michael Matthews totaled two catches for 37 yards.

Finally, when it's all said and done, the Chiefs may be content with holding on to their future Hall of Fame tight end, at least through the end of the season. He is, after all, the face of their franchise, and they may feel like they can still give him his wish and still receive the compensation they're looking for by waiting until the 2009 draft to deal him.

I'll have more info if and when it comes available to me on Tuesday.

This guy has proved to be VERY reliable in the past.

salsports.com (I can't seem to post the link, but you get the idea!)

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As far as the Giants, they were most likely waiting until after their Monday night game at Cleveland to get a better evaluation of their tight end position, before deciding to up their offer or not. In that 35-14 loss, Giants tight ends Kevin Boss and Michael Matthews totaled two catches for 37 yards.

Mr Bills Phan:

While your friend has his finger on the pulse -- Would you do me a favor? CAn you ask him if he heard why the Giants placed two very active players on the inactive list in Monday nite's game?

Team members that are most vital and productive to the team. WR that had scored a couple of TDs a week ago, and a DE that's a player on the team.

TIA...It's late and I gotta to go to bed now. i'll be back tomorrow.

Chiefs need a DE? We also have an extra kicker -- We'll just throw him. Let's all make Kristie happy.

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Originally Posted by dirk digler (Post 5113330)

Could be Warpath but I have seen Tony quoted earlier this year saying he wanted to play for 3-4 more seasons if he stayed healthy.

I haven't seen that, but I have seen where he said that he'd definitely play in 2009, but is considering hanging it up after that season.

Update coming.

This one...is free.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 5114335)

Update coming.

This one...is free.

That's probably about what it's worth.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 5114335)

Update coming.

This one...is free.

that's good news, now you might actually get someone to read it.

EDWARDS’ PRESS CONFERENCE MOVED
Posted by Mike Florio on October 14, 2008, 12:11 p.m. EDT
It might mean something. Then again, it might mean nothing.

The Chiefs have announced that Herm Edwards’ press conference has been moved from 3:00 p.m. EDT to 4:00 p.m. EDT.

The timing is significant because the trade deadline is 4:00 p.m. EDT. Our guess is that the Chiefs want to have Edwards available in the event that he’s needed for any negotiations or strategery sessions from 3:00 until 4:00. Or, possibly, they’re working on something and they want to have the extra time to get it done (or not get it done) before Edwards meets the media.

Three Chiefs currently are known to be on the block — tight end Tony Gonzalez, running back Larry Johnson, and (per Jay Glazer during his Monday spot with Whitlock on Rome) linebacker Napoleon Harris.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 5114401)

Our guess is that the Chiefs want to have Edwards available in the event that he’s needed for any negotiations or strategery sessions from 3:00 until 4:00.

ROFL

Yeah...

Harris? Really? That guy should be available for free, and the Chiefs should kick in the plane ticket.

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Someone just called into Benigno and Banks and claimed he was at the Giants hotel in Cleveland, He said Drew Rosenhaus was there and supposedly the deal is done from what they over heard.

That is from a NY Giants message board I was just reading. It claims that they're trading us Sinorice Moss and a 5th rounder for Tony. They also claim it makes sense because Moss caught two TD's last week and was inactive this week.

Of course take this with a grain of salt. I find gossip like this interesting and figured some of the rest of you might too.

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Originally Posted by aarowheadnation (Post 5114451)

It claims that they're trading us Sinorice Moss and a 5th rounder for Tony.

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There is no ****ing way that's true.

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Originally Posted by Claythan (Post 5114401)

Our guess is that the Chiefs want to have Edwards available in the event that he’s needed for any negotiations or strategery sessions from 3:00 until 4:00.

:spock:

What are the odds that a player of Tony's caliber could be had in the 3rd round? 1 in 20?