Chiefs CHIEFS WANT A THIRD-ROUNDER FOR GONZALEZ Giants, the Bills, Eagles,Packers interested - Page 2

**2112** · 10-12-2008, 04:21 AM

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Posted by Mike Florio on October 11, 2008, 10:41 p.m. EDT

We heard last night of a report out of Kansas City linking Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Giants. We investigated the matter, and confirmed that, indeed, something is up.

Along with the Giants, the Bills, Eagles, and Packers are interested in the veteran Pro Bowler, who recently set the career receiving yardage record at his position.

The Chiefs reportedly want a third-round pick for Gonzalez. The Giants reportedly have offered a sixth-rounder.

Frankly, we’re shocked that King Carl has set his asking price so low. It’s a sign, in our view, of a genuine desire to get the deal done before the trading period expires at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.

The fairest approach would be to use a formula that determines the pick based on the performance of Gonzalez and/or of his new team in his new city.

Gonzalez’s base salary for 2008 is only $1 million. In 2009, it spikes to $4 million. In all, he’s signed through 2011.

It makes sense for the Chiefs to get whatever they can for Gonzalez, who at 32 likely won’t be a significant contributor to any resurgence that the Chiefs might ever enjoy. Letting him chase a Super Bowl title with a contending team would also be a nice gesture of appreciation by a franchise for whom Gonzalez has done so much over the years.

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**luv** · 10-12-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Meh.

J.P. Losman is betting than any QB on our roster...by a wide margin.

Out of all the teams that GonzaleZ is rumored to be going to, I'd say Buffalo has to be the least likely.

As an avid Tony Gonzalez fan, I hope he hits New York so he gets some national coverage and everyone can realize how special of a talent he is.

As of last night, they said NY giants were not showing an interest.

Frazod · 10-12-2008, 10:08 AM

I just hope they don't trade him to an AFC team. Personally, I'd rather see him go to New York.

Mecca · 10-12-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Does that mean he's listed as questionable for the next week if he has to force a growler out?

He does tend to get injured...

Hootie · 10-12-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

As of last night, they said NY giants were not showing an interest.

you would be the type to believe everything you hear

BigVE · 10-12-2008, 10:09 AM

Supposedly Jay Glazer has some breaking news about TG. Coming soon on Fox pregame.

**luv** · 10-12-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

you would be the type to believe everything you hear

**** you. I'm simply saying what I heard.

vailpass · 10-12-2008, 10:14 AM

If KC can get a 3rd round pick for a TE at the end of his career, even a first ballot HOFer, that would be a very good deal for the Chiefs. Not if they were a contender, but since they are in rebuild mode.

Hootie · 10-12-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

If KC can get a 3rd round pick for a TE at the end of his career, even a first ballot HOFer, that would be a very good deal for the Chiefs.

I wonder if Saints fans, assuming they existed at this time, said the same thing about Willie Roaf when he was traded to the Chiefs?

vailpass · 10-12-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

I wonder if Saints fans, assuming they existed at this time, said the same thing about Willie Roaf when he was traded to the Chiefs?

What am I missing here? Was Roaf a TE or is TG an OL?
The two are completely different.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-12-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BigVE

Supposedly Jay Glazer has some breaking news about TG. Coming soon on Fox pregame.

So?

BigVE · 10-12-2008, 10:23 AM

Nothing new. Asking for a 2nd and 5th according to Glazer, and they are ALSO shopping LJ.

triple · 10-12-2008, 10:24 AM

Glazer said Tony asked to be traded 3 weeks ago, LJ being shopped too.

vailpass · 10-12-2008, 10:28 AM

If TG got with the Giants or another playoff team it would be very interesting to see him play in games that matter.

For his whole career he has been the primary receiver on a team that didn't play pressure games that counted towards the big trophy.

I'm sorry for you KC fans if you lose TG but as a fan it will be good to se how he does in big-time games.

Hootie · 10-12-2008, 10:29 AM

you think he'd suddenly stop running routes and start dropping passes in big games? Please.

**Bowser** · 10-12-2008, 10:30 AM

Philly would be a great place for Gonzo, and Seattle could really use LJ.

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vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	If TG got with the Giants or another playoff team it would be very interesting to see him play in games that matter. For his whole career he has been the primary receiver on a team that didn't play pressure games that counted towards the big trophy. I'm sorry for you KC fans if you lose TG but as a fan it will be good to se how he does in big-time games. __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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