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I am all about going young, but I think at a point, you have to have some veterans to show the younger guys the way.
I also think that the young players need time on the field to develop. Losing Gonzo takes away a ton of third down conversions. It takes away a lot of snaps from the offense because they will be sitting on the sidelines when they could have been converting a third down.
Remember, every third down conversion is at least three more snaps.
Plus, this team has been losing for so long, that they need to get that taste out of their mouth.
I understand that you don't build around a TE. However, every situation is different, and I am not sure that a low second round pick really makes up for what Gonzo gives the Chiefs on the field, even if it IS for only two more years.
And, lets face it. If the Chiefs are competetive this year, and a playoff team next year, then Gonzo will probably want to come back for a 'chance' to win a ring.
Again, I truly understand why trading him makes sense, but I think that sometimes you have to look beyond the way things look on paper.
I won't bash the Chiefs if they trade him for a second. A second is VERY good value for a 33 old TE, even one that is going to the HOF. But, I won't bash them for not trading him either.
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