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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.”

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I will miss all the Super Bowl Trophies TG brought to KC....

I will miss all of his playoff wins.

Frazod · 07-12-2009, 04:13 PM

I'll miss how he never whined about anything.

**Bowser** · 07-12-2009, 04:16 PM

I'll miss Baja Fresh the most.

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.

Fairplay · 07-12-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

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[B][SIZE="3"]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.catcher at that spot.

How hard is it to catch a football. And TE's passes are generally 5-15 yard pass routes.

Embaressing. We need all offensive weapons seen as threats, not our TE as a blocking tool only.

orange · 07-12-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I'll miss how he never whined about anything.

Don't worry, I'm sure there will be ample whining from the Chiefs in his absence. No team has ever had a shortage of that.

Fairplay · 07-12-2009, 04:34 PM

I hope Gonzo gets a superbowl ring, he certainly deserves one. Maybe Atlanta can do it.

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.

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..

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

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

less talent is always better than more talent apparently

You're right, a 2nd round draft pick has more value then a tight end. Second round picks are gold in the NFL. They are starters who are much cheaper then first round picks. Engram will fill in for Gonzalez on third downs and LJ will fill in for Gonzalez in the red zone.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

less talent is always better than more talent apparently

I can't believe how much value people here give the TE position.

L.A. Chieffan · 07-12-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I can't believe how much value people here give the TE position.

i could give a **** about tes. engram is a monster we're set at wr baby

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Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-766615	I'll miss how he never whined about anything.
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