Tony Gonzalez riding into the sunset?

[Bronx33]

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Many things about this wasted Chiefs season trouble Tony Gonzalez. Knowing that he will be a teammate for only two more weeks to close friend, locker-room neighbor and fellow tight end Jason Dunn is near the top of his list.

“I think about that every day,” Gonzalez said Monday. “If they get rid of (Dunn), that’s one of my best friends in life. It’s sad, but it’s part of the game.”

The final dismantling of what was as recently as two years ago a great offense will begin in two weeks, once the 4-10 Chiefs finish their season. Dunn, center Casey Wiegmann, guard John Welbourn and wide receiver Eddie Kennison probably will all play their final game for the Chiefs on Dec. 30 against the Jets in New York.

They will then join the previously departed Willie Roaf, Will Shields, Priest Holmes, Trent Green and Tony Richardson. Gonzalez and guard Brian Waters will next season be all that remains of an offense that was consistently among the NFL leaders in scoring and yardage.

Gonzalez took a moment to reflect on that Monday. Sad? Perhaps. But necessary?

Definitely. The Chiefs are on pace to score the fewest points in their history, the nine-game, strike-shortened 1982 season notwithstanding.

“I look at it all the time,” Gonzalez said. “I run those scenarios through my head. It can’t stay the same. That’s the thing. We have to do whatever it takes. It’s going to hurt some people’s feelings. It’s going to break up some relationships. It’s not going to happen any other way.

“Whatever they decide to do, I would think it’s in the best interests of the team, and at this point, that’s fine. After losing seven games in a row, I feel like, ‘Do whatever you’ve got to do, and I’ll get over it.’ ”

Gonzalez even threw himself into the discussion, saying the Chiefs should consider trading him if they believe the deal would make them stronger.

“I’ll put myself in that, too, if they wanted to, if they wanted to trade this older guy and get some good younger players and develop them,” Gonzalez said. “Why not? I’m not playing that much longer.”

Gonzalez, who signed a new long-term contract last winter, isn’t realistically going anywhere. Dunn, Wiegmann, Welbourn and Kennison are.

Dunn is often overlooked, but his powerful blocking was a key part of the Chiefs’ success in the running game. Wiegmann was a small but productive player who fit perfectly into an athletic offensive line.

Welbourn filled holes in the offensive line, first at tackle and this year at guard. Kennison was the Chiefs’ top wide receiver and gained more than 1,000 yards in both 2004 and 2005.

All lost their effectiveness this season and will be replaced. When they are, the old era will officially close with little to show for it but some gaudy statistics.

“I wouldn’t say we were a failure,” Kennison said. “We just didn’t accomplish what we wanted to accomplish. That doesn’t make anybody a failure.”

Kennison in January will be 35, an age considered elderly for his position. He missed all of six games this season and most of two others because of a pulled hamstring.

He has only 13 catches and 101 yards.

Those numbers probably won’t attract many contract offers, but Kennison said he intends to find out.

“I would love to finish my career here, but if I don’t, that won’t stop me from playing for somebody else,” he said. “I missed the first eight games because of a hamstring injury. I changed positions because they asked me to even though I had been putting up good numbers in my old position. So I sacrificed. I think people will see that.”

@ Go to KansasCity.com for Adam Teicher’s vlog, plus video on the start of renovation work Monday at Arrowhead Stadium.

[Crushaholic]

Gonzalez the player deserves to be on a better team. It's going to take a couple of years to right the ship in KC, I truly believe...

[Sassy]

One of the great TE's...I wish him well if he decides to retire.

[Beantown Bronco]

He certainly has been quoted quite a bit the last few days with regard to being traded, retiring, etc.....I guess age combined with 7 losses in a row, with no prospects of improving next year, will do that to a guy.

[alkemical]

hmm, go to indy and pair up with dallas clark and manning

[Beantown Bronco]

Originally Posted by claviculasolomonis

hmm, go to indy and pair up with dallas clark and manning

and "the other" Gonzalez.

[alkemical]

Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

and "the other" Gonzalez.

[cutthemdown]

Tony G was such a great player and always seemed to be a class act. I think he can still play so unless he has a TV gig lined up I think he should keep playing.

[rovolution]

he should have waited till FA last season and should have gone to Green Bay instead of inking an extension with the Chorfs.

[sirhcyennek81]

Originally Posted by Bronx33

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Many things about this wasted Chiefs season trouble Tony Gonzalez. Knowing that he will be a teammate for only two more weeks to close friend, locker-room neighbor and fellow tight end Jason Dunn is near the top of his list.

“I think about that every day,” Gonzalez said Monday. “If they get rid of (Dunn), that’s one of my best friends in life. It’s sad, but it’s part of the game.”

The final dismantling of what was as recently as two years ago a great offense will begin in two weeks, once the 4-10 Chiefs finish their season. Dunn, center Casey Wiegmann, guard John Welbourn and wide receiver Eddie Kennison probably will all play their final game for the Chiefs on Dec. 30 against the Jets in New York.

They will then join the previously departed Willie Roaf, Will Shields, Priest Holmes, Trent Green and Tony Richardson. Gonzalez and guard Brian Waters will next season be all that remains of an offense that was consistently among the NFL leaders in scoring and yardage.

Gonzalez took a moment to reflect on that Monday. Sad? Perhaps. But necessary?

Definitely. The Chiefs are on pace to score the fewest points in their history, the nine-game, strike-shortened 1982 season notwithstanding.

“I look at it all the time,” Gonzalez said. “I run those scenarios through my head. It can’t stay the same. That’s the thing. We have to do whatever it takes. It’s going to hurt some people’s feelings. It’s going to break up some relationships. It’s not going to happen any other way.

“Whatever they decide to do, I would think it’s in the best interests of the team, and at this point, that’s fine. After losing seven games in a row, I feel like, ‘Do whatever you’ve got to do, and I’ll get over it.’ ”

Gonzalez even threw himself into the discussion, saying the Chiefs should consider trading him if they believe the deal would make them stronger.

“I’ll put myself in that, too, if they wanted to, if they wanted to trade this older guy and get some good younger players and develop them,” Gonzalez said. “Why not? I’m not playing that much longer.”

Gonzalez, who signed a new long-term contract last winter, isn’t realistically going anywhere. Dunn, Wiegmann, Welbourn and Kennison are.

Dunn is often overlooked, but his powerful blocking was a key part of the Chiefs’ success in the running game. Wiegmann was a small but productive player who fit perfectly into an athletic offensive line.

Welbourn filled holes in the offensive line, first at tackle and this year at guard. Kennison was the Chiefs’ top wide receiver and gained more than 1,000 yards in both 2004 and 2005.

All lost their effectiveness this season and will be replaced. When they are, the old era will officially close with little to show for it but some gaudy statistics.

“I wouldn’t say we were a failure,” Kennison said. “We just didn’t accomplish what we wanted to accomplish. That doesn’t make anybody a failure.”

Kennison in January will be 35, an age considered elderly for his position. He missed all of six games this season and most of two others because of a pulled hamstring.

He has only 13 catches and 101 yards.

Those numbers probably won’t attract many contract offers, but Kennison said he intends to find out.

“I would love to finish my career here, but if I don’t, that won’t stop me from playing for somebody else,” he said. “I missed the first eight games because of a hamstring injury. I changed positions because they asked me to even though I had been putting up good numbers in my old position. So I sacrificed. I think people will see that.”

@ Go to KansasCity.com for Adam Teicher’s vlog, plus video on the start of renovation work Monday at Arrowhead Stadium.

No, failing at what you set to accomplish is not failure...Jesus this dude is a ****ing moron...

[orange 4 life]

“I wouldn’t say we were a failure,” Kennison said. “We just didn’t accomplish what we wanted to accomplish. That doesn’t make anybody a failure.”

13 catches for 101 yards?

yea, i'd call that "failure" quitterson.
what a turd.

[RhymesayersDU]

fail·ure (fāl'yər) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment.
2. One that fails: a failure at one's career.
3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short: a crop failure.
4. A cessation of proper functioning or performance: a power failure.
5. Nonperformance of what is requested or expected; omission: failure to report a change of address.
6. The act or fact of failing to pass a course, test, or assignment.
7. A decline in strength or effectiveness.
8. The act or fact of becoming bankrupt or insolvent.

[BlaK-Argentina]

Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

No, failing at what you set to accomplish is not failure...Jesus this dude is a ****ing moron...

Wow, this guy really IS a moron.

[400HZ]

Gonzalez's contract pretty much makes him untradeable. Sucks for him.

[boltaneer]

Originally Posted by 400HZ

Gonzalez's contract pretty much makes him untradeable. Sucks for him.

He got his big new contract last year so you can't really pity the guy. He could have went to free agency, unless he was afraid he was going to be franchised.

It's good to see great players finish up their career with the one they started with but it looks like this one isn't going to have a happy ending.

[Inkana7]

Gonzo is a great player. He's really developed into a BEAST of a blocker over the years to compliment his recieving skills. He'll get the Hall of Fame for sure, but I just don't think he'll be very happy the way he goes out.

It's a shame, really.

[Bronx33]

Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

fail·ure (fāl'yər) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment.
2. One that fails: a failure at one's career.
3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short: a crop failure.
4. A cessation of proper functioning or performance: a power failure.
5. Nonperformance of what is requested or expected; omission: failure to report a change of address.
See Example Function:adjective

6. The act or fact of failing to pass a course, test, or assignment.
7. A decline in strength or effectiveness.
8. The act or fact of becoming bankrupt or insolvent.

Fixed

[Bronx33]

WELL.....

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms of a three-year contract with TE Michael Allan, adding him to the club’s 53-man roster from the practice squad. Per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreement were made available. In addition, Kansas City added T Joe Lobdell to the practice squad.

Allan (6-6, 254) originally joined the Chiefs as the club’s seventh-round pick (231st overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was inactive for the club’s season opener at Houston (9/9) and joined the practice squad on September 12th. Allan saw action in 36 games (29 starts) at Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington, catching 118 passes for 2,202 yards (18.7 avg.) with 29 TDs. He concluded his collegiate career as Whitworth’s record holder in career touchdown receptions (29) and yards per catch (18.7). He also set a single-season school record with 15 TD catches in 2005. Allan prepped at Interlake High School in Bellevue Washington.

[KCStud]

Originally Posted by Bronx33

WELL.....

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms of a three-year contract with TE Michael Allan, adding him to the club’s 53-man roster from the practice squad. Per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreement were made available. In addition, Kansas City added T Joe Lobdell to the practice squad.

Allan (6-6, 254) originally joined the Chiefs as the club’s seventh-round pick (231st overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was inactive for the club’s season opener at Houston (9/9) and joined the practice squad on September 12th. Allan saw action in 36 games (29 starts) at Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington, catching 118 passes for 2,202 yards (18.7 avg.) with 29 TDs. He concluded his collegiate career as Whitworth’s record holder in career touchdown receptions (29) and yards per catch (18.7). He also set a single-season school record with 15 TD catches in 2005. Allan prepped at Interlake High School in Bellevue Washington.

Gonzo isn't gonna retire and it's very doubtful he gets traded anywhere. He is a class act just like Will Shields and both deserve to be in Canton. He's definitely one of the best TE's to have ever played. I think one day Gates could be included, but right now I would say that Winslow, Gonzo and Sharpe are the 3 best TE's in NFL history

[KCStud]

I also really like Michael Allan. Thought he was a horrible pick in the 7th round, but he looks very promising. He caught nearly every pass thrown his way in preseason from both Huard and Croyle. He kinda reminds me of Scheffler in some ways, but Scheffler is a much better blocker than Allan.

[TotallyScrewed]

Are you talking about the Broncos' Tony Scheffler? 'Cause listing somebody as a "much" lesser blocker than Tony is sayin' something and it ain't so good.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by KCStud

Gonzo isn't gonna retire and it's very doubtful he gets traded anywhere. He is a class act just like Will Shields and both deserve to be in Canton. He's definitely one of the best TE's to have ever played. I think one day Gates could be included, but right now I would say that Winslow, Gonzo and Sharpe are the 3 best TE's in NFL history

One of the greatest tragedies in professional sports is that Will Shields had to waste his entire career with your pathetic organization. Such a terrible thing for a class act and all time great Cornhusker.

I'm a little iffy on Gonzo going to Canton too, but it's close.

[KCStud]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

One of the greatest tragedies in professional sports is that Will Shields had to waste his entire career with your pathetic organization. Such a terrible thing for a class act and all time great Cornhusker.

I'm a little iffy on Gonzo going to Canton too, but it's close.

Will Shields loved everything about KC. He never had any problems with the town or team. He had his chances. The prime of his career was spent going to the playoffs every year on a competetive team every year, then he was on the probably one of the best OL's ever from 2003-2005. He had a great career.

And I would take Gonzo over Sharpe anyday. Gonzo has always been a classy player as Sharpe was a d-bag throughout his career. Gonzo also stuck with his team. Sharpe didn't.

[XXXshogunXXX]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

One of the greatest tragedies in professional sports is that Will Shields had to waste his entire career with your pathetic organization. Such a terrible thing for a class act and all time great Cornhusker.

I'm a little iffy on Gonzo going to Canton too, but it's close.

whats close? 9 straight probowls. all time TE leader in TDs,... he's pretty much a lock, even if he retired today.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by KCStud

Will Shields loved everything about KC. He never had any problems with the town or team. He had his chances. The prime of his career was spent going to the playoffs every year on a competetive team every year, then he was on the probably one of the best OL's ever from 2003-2005. He had a great career.

And he has absolutely nothing to show for it. A player like that should have been able to experience a Super Bowl win.

And I would take Gonzo over Sharpe anyday.

That's why you aren't coaching in the NFL, Sharpe was 10 times the player Gonzo was.

Gonzo has always been a classy player as Sharpe was a d-bag throughout his career.

Sharpe may have been a loud mouth, but you'd be hard pressed to find many people in the Broncos organization who didn't like him. The only one I recall him having any issues with was Romo and that was probably because they were exactly alike.

Gonzo also stuck with his team. Sharpe didn't.

We released Sharpe, he didn't have a choice. When we offered him the chance to come back he did so without hesitation.