Tony Gonzalez left Kansas City with the chance for a Super Bowl ring in his mind. While he fell short his first year in Atlanta, he has two more years left on his contract. By then he would retire? Not so, the former Chiefs great told The Star’s Randy Covitz. “Physically, I feel like I [...]
When the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Falcons Friday in Atlanta, they are likely to see plenty of a former Kansas Jayhawk. With likely starting WR Michael Jenkins out 4-6 weeks after suffering a shoulder injury, rookie (and Pittsburg, KS native) Kerry Meier is in the running to start opposite Roddy White. While Jenkins [...]
Earlier this week it was reported that former Chiefs kickers Justin Medlock and Dave Rayner worked out for the Houston Texans. It looks like Medlock got another look along with four other specialists, this time from the Atlanta Falcons according to Scout. Working out over the last week were Ks Sandro DeAngelis, Justin Medlock, and [...]
Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer Emmitt Thomas is looking for work after his contract was not renewed by the Atlanta Falcons. “Everyone here in the Falcons organization has the utmost respect for Emmitt, and we deeply appreciate his contributions to our team over the years,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said Tuesday night. “We wish [...]
Kansas City Chiefs fans saw plenty of Tony Gonzalez during his playing days. But it took a trade to Atlanta to see a whole new side to him. Gonzalez and his wife, October, will soon appear in a PETA ad, as part of the “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign. No uniforms here: both [...]
When the Kansas City Chiefs started full-squad offseason practice last week, they looked like a new program with a fresh coaching staff. But by week’s end they appeared much more like Todd Haley’s eventual vision, reports Adam Teicher. The Chiefs take a break from practice this week. They’ll resume next week with two sessions plus [...]
We may be four months away from regular season NFL games, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put some money down on your favorite team. Sports books (legal and otherwise) across the country have been setting their win totals for the 2009 season and the theme seems to be that the Kansas City Chiefs will [...]
Bob Gretz is promoting a great charity event that gives Chiefs fans an opportunity to say goodbye to Tony Gonzalez and help a good cause in the process. The Shadow Buddies Foundation is holding a Tony Gonzalez Fan Appreciation night on Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30-7:30 at the foundation officies in Lenexa. Tickets are $30 [...]
Former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez said goodbye to Kansas City today, but said he’s merely on loan to the Atlanta Falcons. The 10-time Pro Bowler met with reporters Tuesday morning at the top of the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, saying that he might be going to Atlanta now but Gonzalez insisted he’ll someday retire [...]
Pioli has a plan and isn’t afraid to make moves says Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star. From the drafting of a college backup QB named Matt Cassel to a daring deal for a moody WR in Randy Moss to Thursday’s trade of Tony Gonzalez, Scott Pioli’s approach to player moves can be summed [...]
