Shannon Sharpe Comes Around on Tony Gonzalez
by Joel Thorman on Jan 26, 2010 8:01 AM CST
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PrintBack in October of 2007, then Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez set the all-time touchdown mark for tight ends. He broke the record of one Shannon Sharpe, former Denver Bronco.
Sharpe, an analyst with CBS, commented in the post-game show, "Yeah, but how many playoff wins does he have?"
At the time, that angered many of us because it was a complete slap in the face to Gonzalez another sign of Sharpe disrespecting a player that was obviously head and shoulders above him in talent.
With the decade ending, Sharpe finally admits that Gonzalez is far and away the best tight end of the decade.
"It's a no-brainer," Sharpe said to USA Today regarding it's all-decade team. "That might be the easiest position to determine."
Yes, he recognized Tony Gonzalez without any snide remarks or cheap shots.
Finally.
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i cant stand Sharpe!
Everything he says is toxic and i think he just doesnt make any valid points about anything except the Donkeys
Warriors come out and play
I poop on Sharpe
He wasn’t even a real TE anyway. He was a big wide receiver with an even bigger mouth.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 26, 2010 8:10 AM CST reply actions
whereas TonyG ISN'T a big wide WR?
com eon, burntorange …
like or dislike Sharpe, he was DAMNED GOOD at what he did … namely, exactly what TonyG has done, only Sharpe did it first and set the high standards that TonyG has had to pass … for most of his career, TonyG was looking UP at Sharpe, he was that good
big mouth? yeah … but harmless and in good humor (IMNSHO) … including his offhand remark about TonyG a few yrs ago in re: playoffs … I
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
Whilock Rocks!
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
namely, exactly what TonyG has done, only Sharpe did it first and set the high standards that TonyG has had to pass …
Block. Sharpe didn’t do that. Keyshawn Johnson, a wide receiver, blocked more and with better results than Sharpe did. Tony wasn’t a very good blocker early in his career, but after a few seasons he was already better than Sharpe ever became.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 26, 2010 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
Shannon Sharpe = No Brainer
Maybe that explains why he’s just now figuring out what everyone else who knows anything about football already knew.
Shannon (mouth full of marbles) Sharpe
is a dork of the nth degree. Can’t stand the guy, don’t pay attention to anything he says.
How many existing or future HoFers have not won a playoff game?
Roaf won one with the Saints. Dan Dierdorf? I can’t think of any others.
I desperately hope Tony gets a playoff win, let alone a ring.
You're going to let that get in the way?
If you knew every political or social opinion of every player, and you were to factor those into your decisions of whom to like, you’d probably be a fan of about five players. I’m not saying that goes just for you, but for any of us. I strongly disagree with Curt Schilling on political issues, but I still rooted for the guy, except when he faced the Cardinals. Same with Karl Malone.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 26, 2010 9:50 AM CST up reply actions
B_LEWIS ... you have an issue with PETA?
you have an issue with TonyG’s support of PETA? or an issue with treating animals humanely? seriously … what is it aobut PETA that you hate … what they stand for?
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
Whilock Rocks!
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
I think PETA means well
They’re a little over-the-top in some aspects, and heck, I’m definitely an omnivore, so I disagree with them on that. But I think the aspects of the platform (eating vegan and not supporting the fur industry) that Tony supported are not so unreasonable that someone should stop being a fan just because of that support.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 26, 2010 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
How thoughtful of him
I’d say he’s more like the GOAT for TEs. Sharpe couldn’t do anything near as good as Tony can. Someday, another guy will come along and perform better than Tony did, but that could be 20 years from now.
Anybody remember that MNF game when Sharpe ran his mouth to DT?
And DT got like 4 Unsportsmanlike conduct penelty’s in a row on Sharpe. DT was a pretty classy guy, and to make DT lose his cool the way he did, Sharpe had to have been just a complete ass. I wont watch the NFL Today pregame show mainly because of him. Sharpe can take his endorsement of Tony and stick it up his ass.
Matt Cassell will be a top 5 QB in 2010
Jamall Charles will be a top 2 RB in 2010
Chiefs defence will be a top 15 in 2010
I will be a Chiefs fan until the day I die
None of the pre-game shows are worth watching
On CBS, you have a bunch of world-class meatheads dolled up in suits so they look smarter, all wrapped in a package of amateur-looking media production (at least on standard-def). On FOX, you have a bunch of universe-class meathead clowns dolled up in suits and an animated robot doing warmup drills.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 26, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
I dont F'n care what mush mouth thinks
and how long did it take to decipher what he said… On cbs I hardly ever know what he is talking about especially when he is doing his portion of the halftime highlights.
I think the shows need more pencilnecks
You know, actual journalists, or at least former players who are articulate and intelligence. Keyshawn Johnson and Howie Long are some of the few former players for whom pushing the mute button is not mandatory. But Ditka, Jimmy J., Bradshaw, Sharpe, and other such meatheads are just painful to watch and hear.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 26, 2010 11:40 AM CST reply actions
Great Onion piece on Shannon Sharpe
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/cbs_producers_ask_shannon
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then give up. There's no use in being a damn fool about it." ---W.C. Fields
Sharpe is a dingleberry
I’m afraid I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I’m afraid I have something of a mess on my hands. -Arrested Development
When we blitz, have the LB's do a KC Strip. Do this in rememberance of DT.
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