Gonzalez wants to end his career in Kansas City

The Poz · 06-03-2006, 11:15 AM

Chiefs | Gonzalez wants to end his career in Kansas City
Sat, 3 Jun 2006 09:14:10 -0700

Rick Dean, writing for Morris News Service, reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez has made it clear he wants to end his career in Kansas City, but he refused to discuss contract negotiations with the Chiefs. The team also wants to sign him to a long-term deal that will allow him to finish his career as a Chief. As is the case with all business deals, the financial terms must add up properly for both parties. Gonzalez's contract runs through the 2006 season. It is hardly a secret that Gonzalez spends little of his offseason in Kansas City. It's even less of a secret that the Chiefs wish he'd spend more here in offseason conditioning with his teammates. Gonzalez believes new offensive coordinator Mike Solari, the former offensive line coach, is a kindred spirit who will look for a tight end in scoring zone situations. "As soon as he got the job, I flew back here to meet with (Solari) and coach (Jon) Embree, my new position coach. He asked me straight-up what routes I thought worked best, and he said he'd get them called. We'll see what happens, but I have (no) doubt that he'll get me the ball."

**noa** · 06-03-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poz

"As soon as he got the job, I flew back here to meet with (Solari) and coach (Jon) Embree, my new position coach. He asked me straight-up what routes I thought worked best, and he said he'd get them called. We'll see what happens, but I have (no) doubt that he'll get me the ball."

This is great...I really hope they get back to the basics in the red zone. Either run with LJ or throw to TG. None of that fancy Al Saunders stuff that got Trent into trouble. It would have been nice for us to pick up another receiver who can go across the middle and take some of the pressure off TG, but maybe someone will step up this year and help out (Kris Wilson?).

FringeNC · 06-03-2006, 11:39 AM

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is a kindred spirit who will look for a tight end in scoring zone situations

Doesn't this belong in the Carson Palmer Cornhole Classic thread?

**Gonzo** · 06-03-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by noa949

This is great... but maybe someone will step up this year and help out (Kris Wilson?).

keg in kc · 06-03-2006, 11:50 AM

He talked about that with Soren Petro a day or two ago. Said he expects to play 5 more years.

jlscorpio · 06-03-2006, 11:51 AM

Glad to hear we're finally gonna go with what works in the red zone. Just curious, where do u guys rank Tony in the pantheon of all-time Chiefs. I think he's at the top with DT, Lenny, and Shields. Lj may someday stand above them all but only time will tell on that...

Lurch · 06-03-2006, 11:54 AM

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He talked about that with Soren Petro a day or two ago. Said he expects to play 5 more years.

He's got 5 or 6 good years left in him, if he continues to take care of himself. That's good news for the Chiefs.

keg in kc · 06-03-2006, 11:57 AM

He seems very motivated to break all of Shannon Sharpe's records.

**cdcox** · 06-03-2006, 11:59 AM

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He seems very motivated to break all of Shannon Sharpe's records.

Including SB wins? Sweet!

Lurch · 06-03-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

He seems very motivated to break all of Shannon Sharpe's records.

It shouldn't be a problem. I suspect he'll close in on some of those in the next 2-3 yrs.

FAX · 06-03-2006, 11:59 AM

Yeah, Mr. keg in kc. And, if he stays healthy, breaks the records, and the guy in SD has issues, TG will go down as the greatest TE of all times.

That would really be something.

FAX

CoMoChief · 06-03-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by noa949

This is great...I really hope they get back to the basics in the red zone. Either run with LJ or throw to TG. None of that fancy Al Saunders stuff that got Trent into trouble. It would have been nice for us to pick up another receiver who can go across the middle and take some of the pressure off TG, but maybe someone will step up this year and help out (Kris Wilson?).

Say what you will about AS, the guy was a fantastic OC. You will see this season that our passing game will lose some steps because of his absense. And I'm not talking about running the ball more, I'm talking about the passing game as a whole.

Lurch · 06-03-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Yeah, Mr. keg in kc. And, if he stays healthy, breaks the records, and the guy in SD has issues, TG will go down as the greatest TE of all times.

That would really be something.

FAX

If Gates has the longevity of Gonzo, he'll make a run. The kid that the Niners drafted should have a storied career too.

keg in kc · 06-03-2006, 12:02 PM

I think he'll go down as the best TE in history regardless. He's the most complete TE in the league by a wide margin IMO. Dude in SD is essentially a giant wide receiver.

He'll probably break Sharpe's TD rec this year. Yards and catches in 2-3.

jspchief · 06-03-2006, 12:21 PM

Maybe I'm too much of a glass half empty type of guy, but this sounds like the kind of rhetoric that normally preceeds an ugly contract negotiation.

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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I think he'll go down as the best TE in history regardless. He's the most complete TE in the league by a wide margin IMO. Dude in SD is essentially a giant wide receiver. He'll probably break Sharpe's TD rec this year. Yards and catches in 2-3.
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