Report: Chiefs, Falcons Haven't Talked about Gonzalez Trade
by Joel Thorman on Apr 14, 2009 9:14 PM CDT
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Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post originally started the firestorm when he reported the Atlanta Falcons were "seriously considering" offering up a second round pick for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Apparently, "seriously considering" didn't turn into any, you know, actual conversations about the Chiefs future Hall of Fame tight end.
According to Tom Curran of NBCSports.com, the Chiefs and Falcons haven't engaged in any trade discussions.
The Falcons and Chiefs haven't talked about a deal that would send wide receiver Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta, according to two sources.
Curran went on to say that this doesn't necessarily mean the Falcons wouldn't want Gonzalez. I mean, despite his age what team couldn't use a tight end who has shown no signs of slowing down and can still rack up 1,000 yards and 90+ catches?
He characterizes the Chiefs and Falcons trade rumors as "nothing more than a daydream" at this point.
Though the reports of a Chiefs and Falcons swap may have been premature, it could spark other teams' interest in Gonzalez.
On the other hand, if talks have already occurred, would we even know about it? Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and Chiefs GM Scott Pioli both come from the Bill Belichick school of uber-secrecy so it wouldn't be a complete shock if both parties were able to keep any discussions under wraps.
H/T jbj8609 in the FanShots
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Well my six year old will be happy!
I might as well add I will be happy if TG stays.
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!
Considering that we are talking about Pioli and Dimitroff here
we probably wouldn’t know that there was a trade until opening day when Tony G comes out wearing a Falcons uniform.
I'm not sure it isn't
the Pioli secrecy just as much as it is Belichiks secrecy ideas.
My crystal ball says Jay Cutler cries himself to sleep every night.
does Tom Curran really have mroe credibility than Michael Lombardi?
how do he know theres been no talks, Dont know if i should believe a guy that called Tony Gonzalez a wide receiver
Look at the wording of the reports
Lombardi says the Falcons are “seriously considering” giving up a 2nd round pick. They can consider it without talking to the Chiefs first.
Curran did cite TWO sources which gives his report some bite IMO.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 14, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah true
who said that the Cheifs rejected the trade. There would have to be some talk for them to reject it.
Haha yeah, Tony Gonzalez the star wide receiver. At least he got the right sport and didn’t call him a power forward, a wicket-keeper, or a seeker.
I made myself giggle. Tony Gonzalez as the star seeker on Kansas City’s quidditch team :D
Keep
your Harry Potter crap out of here. ;)
My crystal ball says Jay Cutler cries himself to sleep every night.
But seriously
keep the harry potter crap out of here. :)
Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.
Michael Lombardi + Chris Mortensen + Jack Harry + Bob Gretz
= SH!T journalists.
Congratulations, you’ve now made the list for worthless information that no one can take seriously.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
Why is Bob on that list? His news during the season was top notch. I guess his stuff right now isn’t great, but footballs pretty boring until the draft.
Because he was a patsy for the King
The king spoke and Bob jumped. He’ll never have the same relationship with Pioli like he did with Carl and I’m glad.
If Carl left the crapper and Bob came in afterwards, he’d report it smelled like roses.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
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