Tony Richardson Still Reppin' The Chiefs

by Joel Thorman on Apr 12, 2010 1:30 PM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

Tony Richardson is a special name around Kansas City. For 11 years he left his mark not only on Arrowhead Stadium, but also in the community so a lot of folks remember him fondly.

During the playoffs last January, a lot of us became Jets fans simply to root for Richardson. Even though he hasn't been a Chief since 2005, he's shown a tremendous amount of respect and goodwill towards the city and the people residing there.

Likewise, Thomas Jones became a similar figure in New York because of the good character he brought to the team and the city.

So it shouldn't be a huge surprise that Jones reached out to Richardson about playing in Kansas City.

"Tony Richardson, I played with him a couple years in New York," Jones explained. "He said to me, 'Look, Kansas City is a great place to play. I played there a long time and the fans love football. It's a football town.'

"As a football player, I couldn't ask for more."

Jones also credited his relationship with offensive line coach Bill Muir as a reason for coming to Kansas City. Jones and Muir were together in Tampa Bay.

That's one more reason to thank Tony Richardson.

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It always seemed like others got the glory during Richardson’s time here but I’m willing to bet he is as much as a “fan favorite” as any former Chiefs player. Glad he feels the same about KC.

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by JComp11 on Apr 12, 2010 1:35 PM CDT reply actions

Classy guy

Big fan of T rich

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by BJ Kissel on Apr 12, 2010 1:38 PM CDT reply actions

T Rich is awesome

I really hope he retires a Chief somehow.

Are we the team to beat in 2010? I sure think so! Go Chiefs.

by jrcnc on Apr 12, 2010 1:38 PM CDT reply actions

I would hope he signs a 1 day contract when he does plan to retire

Team Pioli/Haley

by SDChief on Apr 12, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions

it seems like he really misses the city

cant blame him for sticking with the winning team, but I have a feeling he will be back in KC after his playing days.

Are we the team to beat in 2010? I sure think so! Go Chiefs.

by jrcnc on Apr 12, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions

something tells me pioli wouldnt have let him go over 500k or whatever it was...he is a piece...oh well

Team Pioli/Haley

by SDChief on Apr 12, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions

+49

by TwelfthMan on Apr 13, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions

BRING T. RICH BACK

Trade a 5th rounder for him. I would guarantee he’s a better FB than any FB we would take with a 5th round pick.

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by aasukisuki on Apr 12, 2010 1:46 PM CDT reply actions

Man... if we could only bring T-Rich home...

by CurtMerzFan on Apr 12, 2010 1:48 PM CDT reply actions

seriously, I am not sure I have come across one chief fan who isnt a t-rich fan

Team Pioli/Haley

by SDChief on Apr 12, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Michael Cox?

by mushin on Apr 12, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Never should have gotten rid of him...

Good move, Carl

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on Apr 12, 2010 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

To me, Tony Richardson is one of the all time great Chiefs.

No Super Bowl ring but what a heck of a player and human being.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Apr 12, 2010 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

+1000

by Chiefsfan1970 on Apr 12, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Dont worry, T-Rich will be in the Chiefs Hall of Fame

This is one player who we should’ve never let go. But I guess feelings aren’t in the front office, we as fans are stuck with the lost of a “family” member.

by imur#1fan on Apr 12, 2010 2:13 PM CDT reply actions

Donnie Edwards, the 1st go around, is number 2 on that list

by mushin on Apr 12, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Good old T-Rich. Love that guy.

He and Gonzo were the guys I felt were the last of the old-school Chiefs.

Well anyway, it’s nice that he still speaks and thinks so fondly of KC. Best of luck to him, and it’s great that Jones had someone to consult on the city. I’m glad he’s a Chief now, but man, he looked like such an enormous bust early in his career.

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by burntorangehorn on Apr 12, 2010 2:34 PM CDT reply actions