Chiefs Source: Chiefs' Gonzalez wants out - Page 6

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."

Pioli Zombie · 03-25-2009, 06:50 AM

Another great trade for both teams. Gonzo to the Patriots for one of there 3 third round picks. Patriots can afford to give one up and Brady firing to Moss, Welker, and Tony would be awesome.
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Crush · 03-25-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

Another great trade for both teams. Gonzo to the Patriots for one of there 3 third round picks. Patriots can afford to give one up and Brady firing to Moss, Welker, and Tony would be awesome.
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penchief · 03-25-2009, 07:07 AM

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They wont get a 2nd for him ever.

They did get offered a 3rd last year but Carl couldnt let his baby leave the nest and backed out.

That was essentially a fourth round pick and considering Tony's production and Pro-bowl caliber season I'd say that the last pick in the third round was way too low. Peterson was right to ask for the Giant's second round pick.

Gonzalez has three good years left, IMO. Any team that is within their window of opportunity might cough up a second rounder to put them over the top. I'll bet you that the Giants wish they had made that deal for a second rounder. He would have been a perfect go-to target for Manning. Gonzales would have been the tonic for what ailed them last season.

EyePod · 03-25-2009, 07:08 AM

God damnit Tony. There is no ****ing loyalty in the NFL. What a bunch of shit. This is a problem in professional sports all over though. I still can't believe that John Smoltz can pitch for the ****ing Red Sox...

EyePod · 03-25-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by penchief

That was essentially a fourth round pick and considering Tony's production and Pro-bowl caliber season I'd say that the last pick in the third round was way too low. Peterson was right to ask for the Giant's second round pick.

Gonzalez has three good years left, IMO. Any team that is within their window of opportunity might cough up a second rounder to put them over the top. I'll bet you that the Giants wish they had made that deal for a second rounder. He would have been a perfect go-to target for Manning. Gonzales would have been the tonic for what ailed them last season.

The problem is that he costs a lot for only 3 years.

htismaqe · 03-25-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EyePod

The problem is that he costs a lot for only 3 years.

He's not expensive at all in the grand scheme of things.

htismaqe · 03-25-2009, 08:30 AM

I have a hard time believing that they're going to trade for Cassel, or worse yet, draft Stafford or Sanchez, and then ship Gonzales off to another team leaving the new QB with no reliable safety valve.

If they're going to trade Tony Gonzales (which is fine with me, BTW, in and of itself) they better damn well have a backup plan to get a TE in the draft.

**DaKCMan AP** · 03-25-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I have a hard time believing that they're going to trade for Cassel, or worse yet, draft Stafford or Sanchez, and then ship Gonzales off to another team leaving the new QB with no reliable safety valve.

This. Plus, IMO, it's MUCH less likely to get a player in the 3rd or 4th round who will be as productive in his entire career as TG will over the next 3-4 years.

Coogs · 03-25-2009, 08:50 AM

I have not had a chance to read the whole thread yet, but this is from the Q&A with Haley from kcchiefs.com on the 17th of this month...

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“The big thing that Scott (Pioli) and I are looking for, and we’re going to say this over and over again, we’re looking for guys that want to be here, not talk about it, but want to be a Kansas City Chief. That goes for guys on the roster and free agents. We’re looking for guys who want to be here.”

Crush · 03-25-2009, 08:56 AM

Maybe Tony should cry on Grandpa Dick's shoulder.

Pioli Zombie · 03-25-2009, 09:11 AM

If not a third, then get a 4th for 2009 and a 2nd in 2010.
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Chiefnj2 · 03-25-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I have a hard time believing that they're going to trade for Cassel, or worse yet, draft Stafford or Sanchez, and then ship Gonzales off to another team leaving the new QB with no reliable safety valve.

And try to trade Waters.

ToxSocks · 03-25-2009, 09:23 AM

Im so sick of this shit. I'm a huge TG supporter and want him here, but this is getting old already. IM tired of hearing about it.

HC_Chief · 03-25-2009, 09:26 AM

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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.

Too bad. You're not going anywhere TG, so

and catch passes.

chiefs1111 · 03-25-2009, 09:39 AM

Tony is just upset because his boy Thigpen isn't the starting QB anymore so he's not going to get the ball thrown to him 30 times a game

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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03-25-2009, 06:50 AM	#76
Pioli Zombie Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olathe,kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Another great trade for both teams. Gonzo to the Patriots for one of there 3 third round picks. Patriots can afford to give one up and Brady firing to Moss, Welker, and Tony would be awesome. Posted via Mobile Device
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03-25-2009, 07:08 AM	#79
EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	God damnit Tony. There is no **ing loyalty in the NFL. What a bunch of shit. This is a problem in professional sports all over though. I still can't believe that John Smoltz can pitch for the **ing Red Sox... __________________ I did not believe in Mahomes until week 1. I've been woke ever since. I'm on board this freight train.
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03-25-2009, 08:30 AM	#82
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8089900	I have a hard time believing that they're going to trade for Cassel, or worse yet, draft Stafford or Sanchez, and then ship Gonzales off to another team leaving the new QB with no reliable safety valve. If they're going to trade Tony Gonzales (which is fine with me, BTW, in and of itself) they better damn well have a backup plan to get a TE in the draft.
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