Tony Gonzalez Trade Talks?

[Micjones]

I just stepped out to lunch and heard a 610 report that the trade talks for Tony Gonzalez are pretty serious. It was said that he could be moved to New York as early as today?

Does anyone have more information about this?
I was only in the car a short time.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by FAX

Ah. I can see that point, Mr. Micjones. I thought you meant Gonzo held back our WR corps "developmentally". My oopsies if I misinterpreted your intent.

If your post was solely in regard to drafting, I have to agree with you.

FAX

I can't take credit for that point (though I do agree whole-heartedly).
Suds79 deserves the credit.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by FAX

I can't believe some of you guys can be so cavalier about trading Gonzo. Other than DT, he's the best player we've had in the last 40 years. And now, because the franchise has screwed things to such an extent, he'll retire in a different uniform. If this isn't justification for a complete fan revolt, I don't know what is.

FAX

I agree Fax and I am shocked that possible CP is even thinking about this.

[blaise]

I don't see the big deal. It reminds me of when the Bruins traded Ray Bourque. He was a Hall of Fame type player, he was the face of the franchise, he was beloved in Boston when they traded him to the Avalanche. Then he won the Stanley Cup. For the most part Bruins fans were happy for him. There was no real animosity.
I'm not from here, and I'm not a lifelong Chiefs fan so I can't totally relate but I don't see the big deal.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by blaise

They're trying to accumulate as many draft picks as they can in case they like a QB and want to move up to get him.

Why would they need to move up to get anyone?

[evolve27]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Why would they need to move up to get anyone?

The Rams, Lions, and Bengals are bad, real bad.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Boal said on 810 this morning that the Eagles called about TG and Carl hung up before hearing an offer.

The Eagles have just lost their RB. They need to call us about LJ, not TG.

[chiefs1111]

Originally Posted by Spott

Well, we just scored 0 points with him last week, so it's not like we can score negative points without him.

You wouldn't think so,but trust me Herm will find a way.

[Shag]

Originally Posted by blaise

The fact that they're even shopping him tells you all you need to know about what they think of Croyle.
If they thought Croyle could develop into a quality starting QB they'd want Tony there for him to throw to this year. They're pretty much done evaulating him.
This tells me they've given up on Croyle, they don't care what happens to him this year, if he keeps getting the snot kicked out of him that's fine. They're trying to accumulate as many draft picks as they can in case they like a QB and want to move up to get him.

I think that's a bit of a stretch. If the front office is indeed looking to move TG, my guess is that it's because they've realized how far this team needs to go, as a whole, to be competitive. At absolute best, the Chiefs are 2 years from competing for a playoff spot, most likely longer. TG will offer little value by the time that happens, so if they can get good value that will help the team more long term, they'll take it.

I'd hate to see TG leave, but if it does happen, I hope he goes to a team with a legit shot at a championship.

[LOCOChief]

Maybe the rams, but the bungholes have Palmer and they have needs on the other side of the ball. come to think of it we do also.

[Shag]

Originally Posted by Frankie

The Eagles have just lost their RB. They need to call us about LJ, not TG.

LJ doesn't really fit the Philly offense - he's vastly different than Westbrook and Buckhalter, and how they like to use their backs...

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Micjones

He's someone the defense has to account for.
And he takes pressure off of Bowe.

With no one to protect Bowe...
Who in the hell will catch passes for this team?

Jamaal Charles?

Plus if somehow Croyle stays healthy. TG could be his best friend. I'd rather see TG traded AFTER this season, unless the offer is uncommonly too good to pass up.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Plus if somehow Croyle stays healthy. TG could be his best friend. I'd rather see TG traded AFTER this season, unless the offer is uncommonly too good to pass up.

I'd rather Bowe be Croyle's best friend since I know Tony's on short time, but he's no less valuable.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

I want Tony to be here when we turn it around. I think he could be a high caliber TE for another 4-5 yrs.

That would not surprise me. The way I've heard he takes care of himself, he could be the Brett Favre of TEs.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

If you trade Gonzo....you might as well eat the cap hit and trade LJ right now as well.

I say trade LJ's ass if there's a reasonable offer out there for him anyway. We should take the cap hit now that we can.

[PastorMikH]

Originally Posted by Micjones

I wonder how Clark Hunt would feel about Tony being moved off this roster?

If that expedites the firing of Peterson/Edwards and their merry band of idiots I'd take it.

If Clark isn't in the loop enough to know that Tony is on the block, he's too out of the loop to care what Carl even does.



Part of me is wondering if Tony's speaking out behind closed doors questioning Herm. Didn't take Trent long to get out of town once he started voicing his opinion on the state of the offense.