Chiefs Replacing Gonzalez proving to be a chore in K.C.

Quesadilla Joe · 07-12-2009, 03:27 PM

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Replacing Gonzalez proving to be a chore in K.C.
Posted July 11, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m.
By Michael Blunda

Nobody in the Chiefs' organization thought it would be easy to replace departed TE Tony Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowler and surefire Hall of Famer, but they probably didn’t think it would be this difficult, either. In one of the more surprising developments of the team’s recent minicamp, head coach Todd Haley declared the competition for the starting tight end job wide open, dispelling the widely believed thought that the spot belonged to Brad Cottam. From what we hear, Cottam, a 2008 third-round pick by the Chiefs and the favorite to capture the job, struggled mightily during offseason workouts, frequently dropping catchable passes. His failure to seize the opportunity has opened the door for others — like veterans Sean Ryan and Tony Curtis and seventh-round rookie Jake O’Connell — to enter the mix for starting duties. Although the Chiefs aren’t expected to utilize their tight ends as receivers very often, the offense would be lacking without a skilled pass catcher at that spot. Thus far, Cottam has “dropped the ball.”

Hog's Gone Fishin · 07-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Getting rid of Tg was a ****ing stupid move. Stupid I tell ya. He has had his best years as of late and would have taken a lot of pressure off Cassel.

EyePod · 07-12-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Getting rid of Tg was a ****ing stupid move. Stupid I tell ya. He has had his best years as of late and would have taken a lot of pressure off Cassel.

He did not want to play here. How long could he play for a team that was going no where? I'd have wanted out too.

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Getting rid of Tg was a ****ing stupid move. Stupid I tell ya. He has had his best years as of late and would have taken a lot of pressure off Cassel.

Yea trading a old tight end for a 2nd round pick is a stupid. How many playoff games did the Chiefs win with Gonzalez?

L.A. Chieffan · 07-12-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Yea trading a old tight end for a 2nd round pick is a stupid. How many playoff games did the Chiefs win with Gonzalez?

how many playoff games have the chiefs won?

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

how many playoff games have the chiefs won?

None with Gonzalez. Only Chiefs fans would think tight ends are important. Can you even name the the tight ends of the super bowl teams? The last team with a stud tight end was Shannon Sharpe with Baltimore.

L.A. Chieffan · 07-12-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

None with Gonzalez. Only Chiefs fans would think tight ends are important. Can you even name the the tight ends of the super bowl teams? The last team with a stud tight end was Shannon Sharpe with Baltimore.

less talent is always better than more talent apparently

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

how many playoff games have the chiefs won?

Thats the point..

Micjones · 07-12-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Getting rid of Tg was a ****ing stupid move. Stupid I tell ya. He has had his best years as of late and would have taken a lot of pressure off Cassel.

I don't wanna second guess the decision at this point, but I am concerned about this offense without a 2nd reliable pass-catcher. If Bradley could stay healthy we'd be golden, but the odds aren't in our favor.

Who knows if Haley can make something of Webb or Darling.

I am somewhat excited about what Engram brings to this offense, but he's meant to play in the slot. We need a healthy, reliable, and productive #2. Either that's you Mark Bradley...or someone needs to be on the phone with Matt Jones or someone else still available.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-12-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I don't wanna second guess the decision at this point, but I am concerned about this offense without a 2nd reliable pass-catcher. If Bradley could stay healthy we'd be golden, but the odds aren't in our favor.

Who knows if Haley can make something of Webb or Darling.

I am somewhat excited about what Engram brings to this offense, but he's meant to play in the slot. We need a healthy, reliable, and productive #2. Either that's you Mark Bradley...or someone needs to be on the phone with Matt Jones or someone else still available.

I'm surprised someone hasn't signed Jones already.

Micjones · 07-12-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

I'm surprised someone hasn't signed Jones already.

I'm more surprised that Haley's content with the pieces he has at WR.
He must be supremely confident in his ability to get the most out of them.
I'm not so sure...

I'm really hoping I'm way off here and that this is much less pressing than I believe it to be now.

We'll see once the pre-season starts...
Jones would definitely be on speed dial though.

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I'm more surprised that Haley's content with the pieces he has at WR.
He must be supremely confident in his ability to get the most out of them.
I'm not so sure...

I'm really hoping I'm way off here and that this is much less pressing than I believe it to be now.

We'll see once the pre-season starts...
Jones would definitely be on speed dial though.

What do ya mean? I've said this before this is the best WR core the Chiefs have had in sometime. Bowe is a beast, Bradley can stretch the field, and Engram is money on 3rd down. If the Chiefs can get any production from LJ & Charles this will be a good offense.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-12-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I'm more surprised that Haley's content with the pieces he has at WR.
He must be supremely confident in his ability to get the most out of them.
I'm not so sure...

I'm really hoping I'm way off here and that this is much less pressing than I believe it to be now.

We'll see once the pre-season starts...
Jones would definitely be on speed dial though.

I'm thinking camp and full pads are all they're waiting on in terms of making a final decision. That said, if they can get a good price they should jump now because Jones' problems are the kind that can be fixed much easier than the others on that list.

acesn8s · 07-12-2009, 03:31 PM

Oh no! The Chiefs will have to use their wide recievers!

King_Chief_Fan · 07-12-2009, 03:32 PM

that wouldn't be good to have Ryan or Curtis as your featured TE. I had hopes for Cottam.... not that he could replace Gonzo, bu that he would be good enough to be the featured TE. Anyone else have an opinion about Ryan or Curtis that provides any hope?

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