Chiefs Why should Tony Gonzalez be allowed to bail?

memyselfI · 10-14-2008, 06:11 AM

He signed a contract in 2007 knowing full well how much the Chiefs have sucked and will suck. He CHOSE to stay here vs. going elsewhere were winning is a priority. Why should he be allowed bailout now that he realizes he made a mistake and the team is going nowhere fast?

He has been the one constant beacon of light for the team for many years now but does that give him the right to change his mind two years into his contract?

I like Tony and have always admired him but this just seems like a he's being a poor sport to me.

chiefs1111 · 10-14-2008, 06:34 AM

I know what you mean,as much as i like Tony,he took the money.....

Mecca · 10-14-2008, 06:37 AM

I've always said he took the money so he had no place to complain but at the same time...he's an aging player at a position that isn't all that valuable if they can get something for him and clear his salary and signing bonus it would be worth it in the long run.

King_Chief_Fan · 10-14-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I've always said he took the money so he had no place to complain but at the same time...he's an aging player at a position that isn't all that valuable if they can get something for him and clear his salary and signing bonus it would be worth it in the long run.

Now that is a reason for me to do a trade. NOT because he deserves it or as some here say he has earned it.

He doesn't deserve or have earned anything outside of the Chiefs organization. It is up to the Chiefs to decide what they should do with a dis -interested partner/employee.

suds79 · 10-14-2008, 07:04 AM

Tony was going to get Franchised had he not signed. Who knows. Maybe they would of Franchised him the year after (a la Walter Jones) who got it several years in a row).

If a team wants you to stay, they can make it happen.

Or maybe Tony was just foolish in believing that the team could still make a run at it when he signed.

Either way it doesn't matter much. Forget about what Tony wants. Shipping him for future picks would be a good move.

Will Tony help us win games in the next couple of years? Not much. He's a TE and only has 3 yrs left max.

Perhaps this will force some of the Chiefs QBs to throw the ball opposite of D Bowe once in a while. Maybe a decent 2nd WR will emerge?

A deal could work for both sides.

PhillyChiefFan · 10-14-2008, 06:43 AM

I am torn. I believe he has earned the choice, but he did sign the contract last year when he could have left.

I think there is much more behind the scenes than what is discussed in the open.

bkkcoh · 10-14-2008, 06:46 AM

Meme started a football thread, how long has it been since that happened.

KC Jones · 10-14-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bkkcoh

Meme started a football thread, how long has it been since that happened.

Since Gannon played for the Chiefs?

KC kid · 10-14-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

Since Gannon played for the Chiefs?

Kansas City is a town that loves mediocrity and loves their heros. He should not be allowed to abandon ship after taking the money.

PunkinDrublic · 10-14-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bkkcoh

Meme started a football thread, how long has it been since that happened.

She's been busy predicting that landslide Obama defeat.

FAX · 10-14-2008, 06:59 AM

Gonzo's doing the right thing. If all our players asked for a trade, maybe - just maybe - Clark would do something.

If not, we'd sure have a lot of draft picks.

FAX

Chiefnj2 · 10-14-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Gonzo's doing the right thing. If all our players asked for a trade, maybe - just maybe - Clark would do something.

If not, we'd sure have a lot of draft picks.

FAX

Colquitt needs to step up and raise some hell.

**Dartgod** · 10-14-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

He signed a contract in 2007 knowing full well how much the Chiefs have sucked and will suck. He CHOSE to stay here vs. going elsewhere were winning is a priority. Why should he be allowed bailout now that he realizes he made a mistake and the team is going nowhere fast?

He has been the one constant beacon of light for the team for many years now but does that give him the right to change his mind two years into his contract?

I like Tony and have always admired him but this just seems like a he's being a poor sport to me.

Because he's a Republican.

Now go away.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 10-14-2008, 07:55 AM

Tony didn't realize when he signed the contract that Herm was the Anti-christ!

smittysbar · 10-14-2008, 08:01 AM

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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-682950	I've always said he took the money so he had no place to complain but at the same time...he's an aging player at a position that isn't all that valuable if they can get something for him and clear his salary and signing bonus it would be worth it in the long run.
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suds79 MVP Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10005036	Tony was going to get Franchised had he not signed. Who knows. Maybe they would of Franchised him the year after (a la Walter Jones) who got it several years in a row). If a team wants you to stay, they can make it happen. Or maybe Tony was just foolish in believing that the team could still make a run at it when he signed. Either way it doesn't matter much. Forget about what Tony wants. Shipping him for future picks would be a good move. Will Tony help us win games in the next couple of years? Not much. He's a TE and only has 3 yrs left max. Perhaps this will force some of the Chiefs QBs to throw the ball opposite of D Bowe once in a while. Maybe a decent 2nd WR will emerge? A deal could work for both sides.
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PhillyChiefFan Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Casino cash: $3171139	I am torn. I believe he has earned the choice, but he did sign the contract last year when he could have left. I think there is much more behind the scenes than what is discussed in the open.
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