Ladies, Gentlemen, and Dave... I give you... Tony Gonzalez

by Pregame with Pabst on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT Comment 28 comments

The Falcons agreed to acquire Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez from the Kansas City Chiefs for a second-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft, the team announced Thursday.

“Tony brings a new dynamic to the Falcons offense and we are very pleased that we were able to make the trade with Kansas City,” General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “His career numbers and records are top notch and he will no doubt be an integral part of our offense.”

The 13-year veteran is the all-time leader among tight ends in receptions (916), touchdowns (76) and receiving yards (10,940). He’s played in 191 career games and missed just two starts since 1998. Gonzalez’s 93 catches (1,058 yards) last season marked the third-highest single-season total of his career. He also added 10 touchdowns, the third time he’s had 10 or more scores in a season.

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Not bad at all.

keeps us from drafting Pettigrew fo sho and the first rounder going to the Dside. I really like it.

" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln

by tapate50 on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Time will tell

Not sure about the long-term wisdom of giving up a 2nd rounder for Gonzalez, who’s still productive but has seen his best days. On the other hand, I was skeptical about drafting Ryan, so what do I know? I guess Comrade gets the benefit of the doubt for now.

Nice to have that extra offensive weapon with our limited front-line talent at WR, for sure. I do hope this isn’t indicative of an offense-leaning mindset going into the draft, though.

by tom slick on Apr 23, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy hell, it's tom slick!

I knew you’d be back someday.

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everywhere I go, there I am.

by tom slick on Apr 23, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Hell With Georgia!

by tgriffith3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At least it's for next years pick

Because we need help on D now. Smart move. Our 2nd pick maybe the last pick in the 2nd round next year!

SuperStar Fred McGriff gives this post his "full endorsahment"!

by Molly Flogger on Apr 23, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What a steal.

From a Chiefs fan:
Congrats. He is the greatest ever. Tony Gonzalez is not as fast as he used to be, but somehow he still keeps getting better and better every year. Damn. We got hosed.

Big Chief Tablet

by Big Chief Tablet on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the comment

It’s good to hear from Chiefs fans.

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 23, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tony G.

Is the best player to line up in the TE position….EVER!!! You guys got one HELL of a player, on and off the field he is synonymous with professional (he could even save your life).

The only thing that I ask is that your team gets him the ring that IMO he deserves, and I wish we could have given him. I will be rooting for the Falcons every game this year.

- Signed
Chiefs Fan For Life

by KCChiefs on Apr 23, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping for a quality defensive draft

So we can grant your wish!

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 24, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not complaining.

Giving Matt Ryan another offensive weapon is stacking the deck in my opinion. Yes, I would have liked to have kept that 2nd round pick but who am I to question the man who put together a draft class that had two or three immediate impact rookies.

"If the Falcons ever manage to win a Super Bowl in my lifetime, I'll french kiss a toilet." - a friend.

by tlozwarlock on Apr 23, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

By the way

By making separate from both ladies and gentlemen, are you implying I’m an animal, androgynous or simply god-like?

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 23, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd say half and half

you know like Hercules but better name

by gritzblitz on Apr 23, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well course that is what I meant....

(thanks for the diversion, gritzblitz)

If my mother put on a helmet and shoulder pads and a uniform that wasn't the same as the one I was wearing, I'd run over her if she was in my way. And I love my mother.
-Bo Jackson

by Pregame with Pabst on Apr 23, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Smart move!
Go Falcons!

by HEYJUDE on Apr 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome to the site!

Short and sweet comment!

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 23, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Dave!

by HEYJUDE on Apr 23, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chiefs Fan

Congrats guys. I think he will really give you a push towards an amazing season. Best of luck!

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Apr 23, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man

Best of luck to the Chiefs, too. I’ll be pulling for you guys in the AFC West.

by Dave the Falconer on Apr 23, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOO!

I am actually uncharacteristically excited about this. I was so afraid of losing this year’s draft picks.

I really hope that we just gave the chiefs the last pick of the second round next year. I’m predicting Matt Ryan throws for 3,800 yards and 23 touchdowns this season.

I really hope we get to keep this guy for a couple of years.

by MentallyMIA on Apr 23, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Out of the 3,800 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Tony G should account for 1000+ yards and 5-10 TD’s of that.

- Signed
Chiefs Fan For Life

by KCChiefs on Apr 24, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really do hope so

I’ve never been a Chief’s fan, but I’ve always admired TG as a player (just as I do Tom Brady, LT even with is decline, Polamalu, Lewis, Abe, etc.)

For Tony G faithfuls (the Chiefs fans), I truly do hope the Falcons are the ticket to his SB ring. His Hall of Fame jersey will always belong to KC.

by MentallyMIA on Apr 24, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hoo!

great trade. ..and i’m so excited about the draft.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Apr 23, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damnit! This sucks!

I’m a big Saints fan and a fan of the Falcoholic (hey, the dood has great posts). This blows for us Saints fans. We already have crap pass coverage. Now we need a safety who actually can cover someone, too?

And since when did all the top tight ends come to the NFC South? It’s getting ridiculous.

by xen-cuts on Apr 24, 2009 1:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thats easy

Best division in the NFL

"If Woody were Captain of the Titanic, he'd argue the boat sinking speaks to how effectively they put rich people in life boats and lock the poor folks below."
-jrauch commenting at Hoopinion on Woody's (non)logic in his post-game comments

by Jesse28 on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This Rocks.

okay so let me break this down. we have Matt Ryan QB, Michael Turner RB, Roddy White WR, and now Tony Gonzales TE. hhhmmm does this remind you of any previous teams?
Answer: Denver Broncos of Super Bowl XXXIII ( yes the one we lost) we are so going to destroy the division.

by TheFranchiseis#2 on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Woah tiger, that team also had a defense...

Lets wait and see how tonight goes, then we can declare ourselves Super Bowl champs… =)

"We're not maxed out, ... The best is still ahead of us."

Bobby Bowden

by NaGaNole on Apr 25, 2009 6:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

but when people keep naming off our team of all stars. They keep leaving out our other key offensive “powers”. Norwood is damn near a starter quality RB. Mughelli never dropped a pass last season and he may be by far the best blocking FB in the league. Every other player seems to be developing really quick too. We are lacking a super elite line of tackles and guards… but we will get that in time. Hopefully we can find at least one of those in the draft.

You are very right too NaGaNole… our D has some serious holes in it. I do believe that if we could build our pass rush a little in the draft though, that will strengthen the whole defense enough to keep us winning. Just think about it. If our offense puts up a 14 point lead by the end of the first half, it is going to force opposing teams to go for “big plays” – this gives a pass rush a chance to shine.

Who knows… maybe I’m overly optimistic. I really do think that our defense can be powerful with the addition of a DT and a pass rushing LB. A little more depth at corner, and as Madden would say it, BOOM! We’d have a defense.

also, we seem to also fail to mention we have one of the best special teams units in the NFL, which I believe was key to our success last season.

by MentallyMIA on Apr 25, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs