Chiefs Source: Chiefs' Gonzalez wants out - Page 7

ChiefRon · 03-24-2009, 08:23 PM

Didn't see this posted already...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ml?eref=si_nfl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Contrary to remarks by Kansas City owner Clark Hunt, Tony Gonzalez wants to be traded if the right deal can be made, a person close to the Pro Bowl tight end told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Asking not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the subject, the person said Gonzalez was surprised that Hunt had said the Chiefs were definitely not going to trade their 10-time Pro Bowler.

"If the right deal can be made, Tony very much wants the Chiefs to trade him," the person said. "Tony is not demanding a trade. Tony cherishes the time he's spent with the Chiefs and he loves the way he's always been treated by the fans there. But he knows of some other teams that would be interested in him and if the right deal can be made, he wants it to be made."

A Chiefs spokesman said Hunt could not be immediately reached. At the owners' meeting in Dana Point, Calif., on Monday, Hunt said the Chiefs had decided not to deal Gonzalez, whose many NFL records includes the most catches, yards receiving and touchdown receptions by a tight end.

"We certainly will not seek a trade for Tony," Hunt told The Kansas City Star. "I think he's excited about the changes we've made here. I think he recognizes that with Todd (Haley) as the head coach, we're going to have an exciting offense and one that will feature the passing game."

Since the end of a 2-14 season, the Chiefs have installed Scott Pioli as general manager and Haley as head coach.

The 33-year-old Gonzalez asked to be traded last October. But then-general manager Carl Peterson said no team that Gonzalez was willing to go to made a good enough offer.

The only tight end in NFL history selected to 10 Pro Bowls, Gonzalez was usually double-teamed last year but still caught 96 passes for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns. He plans on playing at least one more season and possibly two.

"If the Chiefs can't make a deal with the right team, then Tony will be fine with that," The AP was told. "He is not demanding a trade. But if the right deal can be made, he very much would like to be traded."

htismaqe · 03-25-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

And try to trade Waters.

Waters' production is much easier to replace than Gonzo's, though. I don't have a problem with them letting either one go, as long as they have an adequate backup plan.

StcChief · 03-25-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Waters' production is much easier to replace than Gonzo's, though. I don't have a problem with them letting either one go, as long as they have an adequate backup plan.

I'm old school and wanted him to go out as a Chief. Not getting a ring would be a downer on his stellar career, (don't see that as a first ballot deal breaker)

Cottam or other TE will have huge shoes to fill. we should be planning on that already. Let's not get Roafed.....

Sully · 03-25-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

Cottam or other TE will have huge shoes to fill. we should be planning on that already. Let's not get Roafed.....

Not as big as you'd think.
The difference between a great TE and an average TE is not nearly as wide as the difference between a great OT and an average one.

Pioli Zombie · 03-25-2009, 04:30 PM

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KCBOSS1 · 03-25-2009, 10:18 PM

You know, every year, it's the same crap with this guy. I love this guy's talent, but he is such a whiner. He has been treated phenomenally in KC by the fans, coaches and whoever else. He is, I guess, the greatest tight end ever. But I'm still old fashioned in thinking about team loyalty and franchise players. Most of the great players are "T.O.s" from what I can see. I don't really see how TG is much different. I think that he should shut up, thank the Chiefs and fans for paying him millions for years to catch the ball. It is a privilege to play in the Red Sea every other game. Send him away...We'll be fine.

KCBOSS1 · 03-25-2009, 10:21 PM

Let him go to another team, and never go to the super bowl and sacrifice tons of respect chasing the elusive ring. I like him because he is a Chief and that is all.

wild1 · 03-25-2009, 10:22 PM

i was on his side before, because i do understand his drive to win a championship and the leper organization he's played for hasn't been able to deliver it. i think it's his right to request a trade if he wants. it's the team's right not to do it. he understood that and still played hard like a professional should.

This is the new Chiefs era. Everyone should be on board or they should be overboard. If Gonzalez doesn't buy into what they are doing, maybe they should do what is best for both parties and flip him for a pick if they can get one.

tonyetony · 03-25-2009, 10:35 PM

If we're sniffing 500 in mid October I think Pioli will want to keep him, otherwise he might start considering a 3rd because there's no compensation for the retirement ceremony next year. If the right offer comes he'll be gone no matter what.

tonyetony · 03-25-2009, 10:37 PM

We just have to many needs for one offseason why create another gap now.

KC_Connection · 03-25-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by talastan

Does anyone think Tony will pull a C**tler in this?

I hope not.

No, he isn't that big of a douche.

03-24-2009, 08:23 PM
ChiefRon Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Casino cash: $10004900	Source: Chiefs' Gonzalez wants out Didn't see this posted already... http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ml?eref=si_nfl KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Contrary to remarks by Kansas City owner Clark Hunt, Tony Gonzalez wants to be traded if the right deal can be made, a person close to the Pro Bowl tight end told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Asking not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the subject, the person said Gonzalez was surprised that Hunt had said the Chiefs were definitely not going to trade their 10-time Pro Bowler. "If the right deal can be made, Tony very much wants the Chiefs to trade him," the person said. "Tony is not demanding a trade. Tony cherishes the time he's spent with the Chiefs and he loves the way he's always been treated by the fans there. But he knows of some other teams that would be interested in him and if the right deal can be made, he wants it to be made." A Chiefs spokesman said Hunt could not be immediately reached. At the owners' meeting in Dana Point, Calif., on Monday, Hunt said the Chiefs had decided not to deal Gonzalez, whose many NFL records includes the most catches, yards receiving and touchdown receptions by a tight end. "We certainly will not seek a trade for Tony," Hunt told The Kansas City Star. "I think he's excited about the changes we've made here. I think he recognizes that with Todd (Haley) as the head coach, we're going to have an exciting offense and one that will feature the passing game." Since the end of a 2-14 season, the Chiefs have installed Scott Pioli as general manager and Haley as head coach. The 33-year-old Gonzalez asked to be traded last October. But then-general manager Carl Peterson said no team that Gonzalez was willing to go to made a good enough offer. The only tight end in NFL history selected to 10 Pro Bowls, Gonzalez was usually double-teamed last year but still caught 96 passes for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns. He plans on playing at least one more season and possibly two. "If the Chiefs can't make a deal with the right team, then Tony will be fine with that," The AP was told. "He is not demanding a trade. But if the right deal can be made, he very much would like to be traded."
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03-25-2009, 10:18 PM	#95
KCBOSS1 RAISE EM RIGHT Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Casino cash: $10005366	You know, every year, it's the same crap with this guy. I love this guy's talent, but he is such a whiner. He has been treated phenomenally in KC by the fans, coaches and whoever else. He is, I guess, the greatest tight end ever. But I'm still old fashioned in thinking about team loyalty and franchise players. Most of the great players are "T.O.s" from what I can see. I don't really see how TG is much different. I think that he should shut up, thank the Chiefs and fans for paying him millions for years to catch the ball. It is a privilege to play in the Red Sea every other game. Send him away...We'll be fine.
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03-25-2009, 10:21 PM	#96
KCBOSS1 RAISE EM RIGHT Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Casino cash: $10005366	Let him go to another team, and never go to the super bowl and sacrifice tons of respect chasing the elusive ring. I like him because he is a Chief and that is all.
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03-25-2009, 10:22 PM	#97
wild1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 31040 Casino cash: $10004900	i was on his side before, because i do understand his drive to win a championship and the leper organization he's played for hasn't been able to deliver it. i think it's his right to request a trade if he wants. it's the team's right not to do it. he understood that and still played hard like a professional should. This is the new Chiefs era. Everyone should be on board or they should be overboard. If Gonzalez doesn't buy into what they are doing, maybe they should do what is best for both parties and flip him for a pick if they can get one.
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03-25-2009, 10:35 PM	#98
tonyetony tonyetony Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yeah Right! Casino cash: $9977948	If we're sniffing 500 in mid October I think Pioli will want to keep him, otherwise he might start considering a 3rd because there's no compensation for the retirement ceremony next year. If the right offer comes he'll be gone no matter what.
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03-25-2009, 10:37 PM	#99
tonyetony tonyetony Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yeah Right! Casino cash: $9977948	We just have to many needs for one offseason why create another gap now.
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