Chiefs Do we ever bring Gonzo back as a player? - Page 2

Dante84 · 10-25-2010, 11:27 AM

Thought about this over the weekend, watching Moss with Minnesota.

He wanted to play for a contender, and we wanted to change the culture here, so it was a smart divorce, with few - if any - bridges burned.

While Atlanta is doing well, there will be a moment in time when his contract is up. Does he re-sign with Atlanta? Does he retire (obviously as a Chief) this year or next? Does he give it another go with us? Do we let him if he wants to?

I think it would be great if he would come back for a victory lap next year or the year after. He would have great insight for a young Moeaki, and wouldn't take too many snaps from him either.

I picture it in the mold of Vrabel, McGraw, Waters, etc... A surly old vet who is a player/coach.

It would make for a great prodigal son type of story.

**Shogun** · 10-25-2010, 11:49 AM

I keep hearing TM was very injury prone in College, what exactly do we do if that becomes a habit in his pro career? Do we just rely on Pope?

**alpha_omega** · 10-25-2010, 11:51 AM

No...1 day contract...retire....celebrate.

Zaiko · 10-25-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

I keep hearing TM was very injury prone in College, what exactly do we do if that becomes a habit in his pro career? Do we just rely on Pope?

Shannon Sharpe.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 10-25-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

I keep hearing TM was very injury prone in College, what exactly do we do if that becomes a habit in his pro career? Do we just rely on Pope?

Gonzales is gone, brah. First off, he requested the trade. Secondly, he's not the mentoring type and he's very much "all about Tony". It's just a bad mix, and Pioli won't have it I guarantee you.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 10-25-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaiko

Shannon Sharpe.

BAD N00B!

DJ's left nut · 10-25-2010, 11:56 AM

I'd bring him in.

The guy still knows tricks on top of tricks. He could teach Moeaki a ton.

And let's not go crazy with TM just yet, either. Remember - the question was never his talent, it was his durability. Having TG as a backup to Moeaki would sure be a nice security blanket.

And think about the twin TE sets we could roll out there. Both guys are capable blockers and have sure hands. We could do a lot of things out of that set; put McCluster as the HB w/ the potential to swing him out wide in a throwing type set (with him starting in the backfield as the occasional running threat). Send him on a wheel route with Bowe running a deep dig route and Moeaki/TG running the seams. Or stick with Jones/Charles back there and simply run out of the set (or send Charles on the wheel). There's a ton of versatility there because of the unique skills offered by both TG and TM.

Let's not be jilted lovers here - TG would help this team and help it quite a bit. He'd be able to get separation from a wheel chair because of how well he runs routes and how good he is at using his body as a shield. Have him teach Moeaki while also adding another wrinkle to the offense and we'd be foolish not to give him a look.

**Shogun** · 10-25-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ROR

Gonzales is gone, brah. First off, he requested the trade. Secondly, he's not the mentoring type and he's very much "all about Tony". It's just a bad mix, and Pioli won't have it I guarantee you.

I want to believe!!!!!!!!!!

Deberg_1990 · 10-25-2010, 11:59 AM

Yes, bring him back..

He can help bring us more rings like he did back in the day plus he gets to pad his stats some more. Win Win all around.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 10-25-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Yes, bring him back..

He can help bring us more rings like he did back in the day plus he gets to pad his stats some more. Win Win all around.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 10-25-2010, 12:03 PM

Let's bring back Andre Rison too!

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 10-25-2010, 12:07 PM

I'd like to bring back Johnnie Johnson to teach Bowe a thing or two about the worm, mma, and butt sex.

Hydrae · 10-25-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'd bring him in.

The guy still knows tricks on top of tricks. He could teach Moeaki a ton.

And let's not go crazy with TM just yet, either. Remember - the question was never his talent, it was his durability. Having TG as a backup to Moeaki would sure be a nice security blanket.

And think about the twin TE sets we could roll out there. Both guys are capable blockers and have sure hands. We could do a lot of things out of that set; put McCluster as the HB w/ the potential to swing him out wide in a throwing type set (with him starting in the backfield as the occasional running threat). Send him on a wheel route with Bowe running a deep dig route and Moeaki/TG running the seams. Or stick with Jones/Charles back there and simply run out of the set (or send Charles on the wheel). There's a ton of versatility there because of the unique skills offered by both TG and TM.

Let's not be jilted lovers here - TG would help this team and help it quite a bit. He'd be able to get separation from a wheel chair because of how well he runs routes and how good he is at using his body as a shield. Have him teach Moeaki while also adding another wrinkle to the offense and we'd be foolish not to give him a look.

TG and TM at TE, McCluster, Charles and Jones all in the backfield, no WR to be seen.

DJ's left nut · 10-25-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

TG and TM at TE, McCluster, Charles and Jones all in the backfield, no WR to be seen.

Honestly - if they came out in the single wing, I'd nut.

TM - BA - BW - CW - RL - BR - TG
-----------------------------------DMC
--------------Cassel
-------------------Jones
----------Charles

That would be freakin' nasty.

**HemiEd** · 10-25-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Moeaki has been great, so unless Tony wants to come back making very little money and playing a backup role, I'm strongly against it. Let him do the "retire as a Chief" thing if he wants to, but otherwise, we've moved on.

I agree, and don't want to disrespect his accomplishments as a Chief. For a long time, he was the man.

But, towards the end, it was about him and his records, and about him getting a chance with a contender.

That is not the team attitude they are trying to build here.

Sorry, sign him the day before you retire him.

10-25-2010, 11:27 AM
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-2038004 VARSITY	Do we ever bring Gonzo back as a player? Thought about this over the weekend, watching Moss with Minnesota. He wanted to play for a contender, and we wanted to change the culture here, so it was a smart divorce, with few - if any - bridges burned. While Atlanta is doing well, there will be a moment in time when his contract is up. Does he re-sign with Atlanta? Does he retire (obviously as a Chief) this year or next? Does he give it another go with us? Do we let him if he wants to? I think it would be great if he would come back for a victory lap next year or the year after. He would have great insight for a young Moeaki, and wouldn't take too many snaps from him either. I picture it in the mold of Vrabel, McGraw, Waters, etc... A surly old vet who is a player/coach. It would make for a great prodigal son type of story.
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10-25-2010, 11:51 AM	#17
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10-25-2010, 11:56 AM	#21
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-840901	I'd bring him in. The guy still knows tricks on top of tricks. He could teach Moeaki a ton. And let's not go crazy with TM just yet, either. Remember - the question was never his talent, it was his durability. Having TG as a backup to Moeaki would sure be a nice security blanket. And think about the twin TE sets we could roll out there. Both guys are capable blockers and have sure hands. We could do a lot of things out of that set; put McCluster as the HB w/ the potential to swing him out wide in a throwing type set (with him starting in the backfield as the occasional running threat). Send him on a wheel route with Bowe running a deep dig route and Moeaki/TG running the seams. Or stick with Jones/Charles back there and simply run out of the set (or send Charles on the wheel). There's a ton of versatility there because of the unique skills offered by both TG and TM. Let's not be jilted lovers here - TG would help this team and help it quite a bit. He'd be able to get separation from a wheel chair because of how well he runs routes and how good he is at using his body as a shield. Have him teach Moeaki while also adding another wrinkle to the offense and we'd be foolish not to give him a look. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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