If Tony G's numbers are going down , why sign him to a big contract ???

chief2000 · 08-08-2006, 01:22 PM

It's going to go down just like Jerome Woods.

His athleticism is dwindling.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-08-2006, 01:26 PM

He does a lot more than just catch passes. When he does, he's still one of the best in the game at it.

My interest in this thread is dwindling.

**noa** · 08-08-2006, 01:38 PM

His numbers are down because of Saunders' play calling last year, not because his talent it diminishing. He had plenty of receptions last year, just not TD's. Tight ends can play longer than many other positions (look at Shannon Sharpe). I think we should give him the contract he wants.

bogie · 08-08-2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chief2000

It's going to go down just like Jerome Woods.

His athleticism is dwindling.

Sully · 08-08-2006, 01:40 PM

Were his numbers down because he all of a sudden sucks? Or maybe because:
- Saunders play calling went away from him in the red zone.
- We had a runner who scored quite a few times from outside 20 yards.
- For quite a few games he had to play assistant left tackle, to make up for the lack of a proven guy.

chief2000 · 08-08-2006, 01:41 PM

History says when you hit a certain age near 30 as a player you fall off the cliff.

Go ahead and doubt.

Where is your proof that players get better when they get older.

This stinks of the Jerome Woods deal.

Philly cuts players after a certain age. Works for them.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-08-2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully

Were his numbers down because he all of a sudden sucks? Or maybe because:
- Saunders play calling went away from him in the red zone.
- We had a runner who scored quite a few times from outside 20 yards.
- For quite a few games he had to play assistant left tackle, to make up for the lack of a proven guy.

No, he's clearly lost his second-level burst.

**noa** · 08-08-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chief2000

History says when you hit a certain age near 30 as a player you fall off the cliff.

Go ahead and doubt.

Where is your proof that players get better when they get older.

This stinks of the Jerome Woods deal.

Philly cuts players after a certain age. Works for them.

Tight Ends are different. Shannon Sharpe had 62 catches and 8 TDs in his 14th season, and we have every reason to believe TonyG can do the same.

Sully · 08-08-2006, 01:46 PM

When did the Eagles release their HOF Tight End?

Valiant · 08-08-2006, 01:48 PM

Who thinks his skills are going down???

He had a off year because of playcalling and injuries to other players..

At this point he deserves another big contract to keep him with the team for another 5 years...

**noa** · 08-08-2006, 01:49 PM

By the way, TonyG had 78 catches last season, which was his third best total in his career. The only reason you might think he's slowing down is his TD total, but Sully already exlpained why that saw a drop-off last season.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-08-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chief2000

History says when you hit a certain age near 30 as a player you fall off the cliff.

Go ahead and doubt.

Where is your proof that players get better when they get older.

This stinks of the Jerome Woods deal.

Philly cuts players after a certain age. Works for them.

Yeah, Trent Green has sucked ass since he turned 30. Eddie Kennison has been terrible too, setting career-highs and everything. Hell, we should cut Pat Surtain and Ty Law. They're both WAY too old. Willie Roaf should stay retired, he nor Will Shields can make the probowl anymore since they're over 30.

58-4ever · 08-08-2006, 01:51 PM

Please don't ever compare Jerome Woods to Tony Gonzalez. It is one of the MOST rediculous comparisons ever. Your and idiot.

**RockChalk** · 08-08-2006, 01:53 PM

This is what happens when ree rees get a hold of the computer

InChiefsHeaven · 08-08-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

Please don't ever compare Jerome Woods to Tony Gonzalez. It is one of the MOST rediculous comparisons ever. Your and idiot.

Indeed. My reaction as well.

How can anyone say that Tony sucks now? OR even that his athleticism has dropped off? That's nutso...

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