One of the most popular discussions this offseason surrounds how the Kansas City Chiefs will replace Tony Gonzalez and his 96 catches from a year ago. No one thought it would be easy, but as Pro Football Weekly notes, they probably didn’t think it would be this difficult either. In one of the more surprising [...]
Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez was interviewed on “Rome Is Burning” to talk about his new team. During the interview he was asked about, among other things, the disgruntled Brian Waters. “I haven’t spoken with Brian in a while. But I was talking with him about the same time I was traded. He told me [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs had their first OTAs under new coach Todd Haley today, following the session quarterback Matt Cassel met with the media. Here are the highlights: On Haley’s approach with the players: “He is coming out with great enthusiasm and he is getting after us. That is what we need right now. He [...]
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 [...]
Chase Patton is left to wait again after completing his second NFL tryout, a three day rookie mini-camp at the Truman Sports Complex. Just as he did after participating in a similar camp with Chicago the previous weekend, all the former backup Missouri quarterback Patton can do is hope he did enough to earn a [...]
Chiefs offensive tackle Colin Brown always wanted to make his mark on the basketball court, but Bill Reiter went to Brown’s hometown of Braymer, MO to find out how he was transformed to an NFL player. “I put on 100 pounds to play football,” Brown said with a laugh. He did more than that. He [...]
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 [...]
The reaction to yesterday’s trade of Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons has been wide ranging: Jason Whitlock does not believe the Gonzalez trade is a white flag on the 2009 season. Pioli and Haley weren’t raised to rebuild. Their upbringing and egos dictate immediate building and instant gratification. They’ll be disappointed if the Chiefs [...]
Jay Glazer over at FOXSports.com spoke with tight end Tony Gonzalez shortly after he was traded to the Atlanta Falcons: “It’s somewhat bittersweet. I love Kansas City. I grew up in Kansas City. The city means a lot to me. I got there when I turned 21. It will be sad to leave a city [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs traded tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons today for a second-round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, ending months of speculation. Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt: ”On behalf of my family and the Chiefs, I want to thank Tony for his time in Kansas City. Over the last 12 [...]
