Chiefs Source: Chiefs' Gonzalez wants out

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."

**Bwana** · 03-24-2009, 08:25 PM

Dear Tony:

Deal with it.

talastan · 03-24-2009, 08:25 PM

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

I hope not.

keg in kc · 03-24-2009, 08:29 PM

I don't blame him. He's only playing 2 or 3 more years and unless he really is a spoiled prima donna only in it for the money (which I don't believe...), he's going to want a chance at a title before he retires. Which he won't get here, not in that time frame.

I'd say wish him the best of luck and get as much for him as you can.

Pioli Zombie · 03-24-2009, 08:29 PM

Buh-bye Tony.

He'll be outta here faster than shit thru a goose.
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ChiefMojo · 03-24-2009, 08:31 PM

Unless he wants to go against everything he has always stood for, he isn't going anywhere. Face it, he will retire a Chief! I don't see Tony pulling a Cutler.

**KcMizzou** · 03-24-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talastan

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

I hope not.

Doesn't sound like it.

Quote:

"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."

But if that's how he feels, he should be telling Pioli that... and not yapping to the media.

Seems to me that he wants out, but this is his version of damage control. I think he does value his image, above all else. He wants that last shot... but he doesn't want the entire Chiefs fan base hating him, either.

Deberg_1990 · 03-24-2009, 08:35 PM

If he wants out, im sure the Chiefs will explore trade options. Its only smart.

Ive enjoyed him as a Chief, but hes not part of the long term plans. Hes only a TE.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-24-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talastan

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

I hope not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

Unless he wants to go against everything he has always stood for, he isn't going anywhere. Face it, he will retire a Chief! I don't see Tony pulling a Cutler.

He's not going to pull a Cutler for one simple reason:

It doesn't get him what he wants.

If he bitches and moans and makes demands, other teams know the Chiefs have no leverage, and will lower the offer.

In turn, Pioli's not going to give him away.

**luv** · 03-24-2009, 08:36 PM

More money and a better chance of winning a ring. Hmmm. I wonder who WOULDN'T want to be traded in that case?

MIAdragon · 03-24-2009, 08:37 PM

You never go FULL Cutler

BigChiefFan · 03-24-2009, 08:38 PM

Bye, Tony. I'll hate to lose your talent, but you've become a ****ing distraction.

**DaKCMan AP** · 03-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Source: Chiefs don't give a shit about what Gonzalez wants.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 03-24-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Doesn't sound like it.

But if that's how he feels, he should be telling Pioli that... and not yapping to the media.
Seems to me that he wants out, but this is his version of damage control. I think he does value his image, above all else. He wants that last shot... but he doesn't want the entire Chiefs fan base hating him, either.

But it was a source close to Tony

Deberg_1990 · 03-24-2009, 08:41 PM

Pioli has proven he knows when to dump an aging vet.

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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03-24-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135820532	Dear Tony: Deal with it. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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03-24-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
talastan Manning, we're coming for you! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Springfield, Mo Casino cash: $10004950	Does anyone think Tony will pull a Ctler in this? I hope not. __________________ Can we please just draft AND DEVELOP a QB - est. since 1983 Check out my band:** Truett and the Traitors
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03-24-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I don't blame him. He's only playing 2 or 3 more years and unless he really is a spoiled prima donna only in it for the money (which I don't believe...), he's going to want a chance at a title before he retires. Which he won't get here, not in that time frame. I'd say wish him the best of luck and get as much for him as you can.
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03-24-2009, 08:29 PM	#5
Pioli Zombie Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olathe,kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Buh-bye Tony. He'll be outta here faster than shit thru a goose. Posted via Mobile Device
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03-24-2009, 08:31 PM	#6
ChiefMojo Happy, Happy, Happy!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $10004935	Unless he wants to go against everything he has always stood for, he isn't going anywhere. Face it, he will retire a Chief! I don't see Tony pulling a Cutler.
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03-24-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $94454	If he wants out, im sure the Chiefs will explore trade options. Its only smart. Ive enjoyed him as a Chief, but hes not part of the long term plans. Hes only a TE. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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03-24-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1250000	More money and a better chance of winning a ring. Hmmm. I wonder who WOULDN'T want to be traded in that case?
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03-24-2009, 08:37 PM	#11
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $-2222181	You never go FULL Cutler
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03-24-2009, 08:38 PM	#12
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03-24-2009, 08:40 PM	#13
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5584952	Source: Chiefs don't give a shit about what Gonzalez wants. __________________
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03-24-2009, 08:41 PM	#15
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $94454	Pioli has proven he knows when to dump an aging vet. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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