Chiefs Tony G has cleaned out his locker - Page 16

LaChapelle · 05:37 PM

NFL Network, expecting to be traded.

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Per Rotoworld
NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports that there's an "80-85 percent chance" that Tony Gonzalez will be dealt to the Falcons this offseason.

Lombardi says Gonzo has already cleared his Chiefs locker in anticipation of a deal. The Chiefs lost their second-round pick in February's Matt Cassel trade and are reportedly willing to send Gonzalez to Atlanta for the No. 55 overall pick. Gonzo recently turned 33, but obviously can still play. He caught 96 passes for 1,058 yards (11.0 YPC) and 10 touchdowns in 2008.
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htismaqe · 04-14-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Huh? WTF are u talking about? I'm not talking about getting rid of the guy or even replacing him, but I'm not even close to anointing the guy all-world either.

My point is, I have no idea how the guy is going to project after one season - and neither does anyone else.

He projects better than ANYONE in the draft. He's got a year of experience, and he was damn good at that.

Mr. Krab · 04-14-2009, 10:51 AM

The #55 isn't high enough, if it was #35 Tony would be gone.

shitgoose · 04-14-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

After one year, in that offense, I can't tell you how he's going to project. Like I said, he could be great, or he could be an average NFL OT.

I think the fact that he came in as a rookie, got hurt, missed part of training camp, and was able to transition from playing guard in college to LT in the NFL speaks volumes about his ceiling in this league.

Nowhere to go but up for this guy barring injury or whatever.

vailpass · 04-14-2009, 10:58 AM

I have always loved the fact that KC was the only team in the NFL whose best WR is a TE. I don't like that the new regime recognizes this as something that needs to change.
I think I'm going to miss Carl & Herm.

shitgoose · 04-14-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

I have always loved the fact that KC was the only team in the NFL whose best WR is a TE. I don't like that the new regime recognizes this as something that needs to change.
I think I'm going to miss Carl & Herm.

vailpass · 04-14-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shitgoose

I'm a Bronco and a guest on this board, in case you didn't know. When I say I liked Carl & Herm right where they were I mean it.

SBK · 04-14-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

I'm a Bronco and a guest on this board, in case you didn't know. When I say I liked Carl & Herm right where they were I mean it.

It seems both our new regimes are going to ship off our best players. At least ours is only a TE.

vailpass · 04-14-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SBK

It seems both our new regimes are going to ship off our best players. At least ours is only a TE.

KC is considering a trade on their own terms. McKid had to trade because he ****ed up. Advantage KC.

From an outsider's POV although Tony may be KC's favorite player he is not their best player.
He is an aging TE. If KC could turn Tony into a quality young player through the draft that would be the best thing he could do for them at this point. There should be no sacred cows for a new GM coming into a losing program. IMHO.

SBK · 04-14-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

KC is considering a trade on their own terms. McKid had to trade because he ****ed up. Advantage KC.

From an outsider's POV although Tony may be KC's favorite player he is not their best player.
He is an aging TE. If KC could turn Tony into a quality young player through the draft that would be the best thing he could do for them at this point. There should be no sacred cows for a new GM coming into a losing program. IMHO.

I totally agree. It's almost a move you'd expect on Madden.

CupidStunt · 04-14-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

From an outsider's POV although Tony may be KC's favorite player he is not their best player.

He's easily the best player on the team. Not the most valuable by a long shot, but without question the best.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-14-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey23545

FYP, pillowbiter.

FYMama, ass clown.

kc rush · 04-14-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

From an outsider's POV although Tony may be KC's favorite player he is not their best player.

Sadly a TE coming toward the end of his career and the punter may just be our best players. Hopefully this changes soon, at least the culture seems to be changing.

Coogs · 04-14-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

From an outsider's POV although Tony may be KC's favorite player he is not their best player.

I'll bite. From an outsiders POV, who is the Chiefs best player?

And I am not in favor of keeping TG or letting him go. Either way I am fine with it.

vailpass · 04-14-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

I'll bite. From an outsiders POV, who is the Chiefs best player?

And I am not in favor of keeping TG or letting him go. Either way I am fine with it.

I'm not speaking negatively of TG. Let me rephrase to say 'more valuable' instead of 'best' player.

IMO on a team that is rebuilding any young quality starter who can contribute to the reshaping of the team over the next 3-5 years is the most valuable kind of player.

So a guy like Alberts is a better player for KC today. Dorsey if he pans out. Quality starters you get in the upcoming draft.

**Buehler445** · 04-14-2009, 12:47 PM

His name is Albert. But you have a good point. Along your lines of thinking he is probably the MVP at this point.
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