Tony Gonzalez On Playing The Chiefs: 'It's Going To Be Weird'
by Joel Thorman on Aug 11, 2010 4:51 PM CDT
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On Friday night Tony Gonzalez will for the first time in his 13-year career play against the Kansas City Chiefs.
"It's going to be weird," Gonzalez told Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star in a phone interview.
"I've been getting that question this week, and not just from reporters, but from my family and friends, and yeah, nostalgia is going to pop up. The relationships, all the hard work that you put in, the bad times that you went through with the organization ...
"And it's not just about football. It's about time spent in the city, the relationships I made with the fans. I'm sure some of them will travel, because the fans are unbelievable. But it is an exhibition game, and I'm keeping that in mind. It's really for the young guys, and you just want to get through it healthy and get some of the timing back."
It'll be like Sept. 11, 1994 when Joe Montana suited up against the 49ers (a game the Chiefs won, by the way).
It is going to feel really, really strange. TG was never like Larry Johnson or Jared Allen or others that have left. There was a deeper connection, I think, because he was such a force within the community.
It'll be weird indeed.
(H/T Generic Brand for the first FanShot)
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I'll be fine. He'll retire a Chief Someday.
Sometime after we win the Super Bowl.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
by ChiefsChance on Aug 11, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
I don't like those one-day retire as....
I think if he wanted to retire as a Chief, he shouldn’t have asked out.
by bonesjackson on Aug 11, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
How long is his contract with the Falcons?
Is there any chance he could come back and play a final season here before he retires?
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
I have no idea about his contract.
But it would be awesome if he came back in a couple years when we were poised to make a deep playoff run and help us win the Bowl.
by jaycob8700 on Aug 11, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think the Chiefs will be chomping at the bit to sign a guy
who just came out on Glazer’s Training Camp Party show, that he would not be attending any more NFL training camps, because he envies what Brett Farve pulls every season to avoid it.
The whole point of bringing him back at that point would be to provide leadership in camp, and Gonzo couldn’t care less about that.
He may sign and retire, but I think the resentments he holds will cause him to go in as a Falcon, if they should happen to win a SB while he’s there.
But I don’t see that happening either. It would be awesome if the Chiefs got to the promised land before the Falcons, and before TG retires.
That’ll show him.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Resentments?
Is there really bad blood between Tony and our current regime? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the current regime wanted Tony to stay, but Tony didn’t feel like he had enough left in the tank to be patient enough to get through a rebuilding phase to a championship contender. The Chiefs didn’t have to trade him, but did so out of respect for his wishes. So, I find it hard to think there’d be bad blood. The Chiefs lost one hell of a TE, but Tony got to pursue his ring.
I as well every other Chiefs fan would be heart broken to see Tony go to Canton as anything but a Chief. I think he still has enough love and respect for the organization and city to always be remembered as the greatest Tight End to ever play the game as well as the greatest Tight End to ever play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Aug 11, 2010 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
I hate players that do that. Get him in a game.
Get him one more play. Once more catch. Possibly one more TD in a Chiefs uniform
Great moments are born from great opportunity.
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by muwxman on Aug 11, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He has got...
one year left after this year. So he could sign with us in 2012 if he wanted to. I wouldn’t put it past him. He will be far from in his prime, but I think he could still be effective.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Aug 11, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure 2010 is the last year of his contract
so he could actually resign with KC next season.
Predictions:
This year will be better
I thought that...
as well, but it was listed differently on this one website I go to. Hopefully, you are right.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Aug 16, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Imagine how this team would do this year if he would have stayed.
Other Arenas wish they could be like Arrowhead Stadium and when rivals think they are going to be fine on an island of Flowers, they will get hit by what feels like a Carr. Ultimately, they will never be able to eat a Berry ever again.
by worc on Aug 11, 2010 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Chiefs could really use him now
A 2010 lineup of Chambers, Bowe, Gonzo, Charles/Jones would be better than the 2003 lineup Kennison, Morton, Gonzo, Priest.
Too bad we don’t have anything close to resembling Green and the O-line back then.
by xchiefsx on Aug 11, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
We may have something better than Green in Cassel
but that o-line was easily one of the top 5 of all time…if Cassel had that o-line I guarantee he’d put up better numbers than Green…hell, he’d put up better numbers than in New England in 2008.
How often do you have two future HOF’ers, two Pro Bowlers, and one solid guy on a line at the same time…for multiple consecutive seasons? ‘Twas ridiculous – I have tons of great memories of games at Arrowhead when we had that line. My parents would occasionally give me their season tickets if they couldn’t make the drive up from Joplin, and their seats were on the endzone side of the tunnel, 14 rows back, so you always had a good view of the o-line opening up a hole. I vividly remember one run by Holmes – we had the ball at about our own 30 yard line, and when we ran an inside trap, and Shields pulled, Priest came right at us through a hole that was easily 5 yards wide…Shields and Waters each ate a linebacker, and Holmes went untouched for a 70 yard TD. It was beautiful.
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
It won't be as wierd as it will be
When we're kicking Atlanta's ass in the Super Bowl
Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present...
by Randy5225 on Aug 11, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Yep super bowl will be KC and ATL this year
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.
by NJChieffan16 on Aug 11, 2010 5:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
lol. omg.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
That must be some killer crack.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
For sure!
The Chiefs will be in the Superbowl, but against the Falcons? Not a chance!
;)
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Aug 11, 2010 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
#88
Tony G is a Kansas City great and always will be. The move had to be done but would fit in great in Todd Haleys offense. Too bad he isnt around to take Moeaki under his wing. Always a Chiefs 88.
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Wow that was shameless
We usually delete spam like that but I’m going to leave this up for a few minutes so you can be ridiculed.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 11, 2010 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Which is harder
gettin served in a crimp battle or dot blogspotted in a blogger-off?
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Aug 11, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Mr. tomahawkchop
Put that in your signature and you’ll be fine.
Founded Arrowhead Pride 7/26/2006
by Chris Thorman on Aug 11, 2010 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he is a sincere fan
And not a spammer and I misjudged him.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 11, 2010 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I would tend to agree
And be sure to try “Dove’s Edible Incontinence Briefs”. They come in exciting flavors like Beer & Egg, Salsa, and Urine!
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
Make your site a little easier on the eyes
then, you can shamelessly pimp it.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present...
Yea people who promote their own site on AP are scum
scum I say!
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Check out my blog on software development:
http://www.turnleafdesign.com/
If you are offering a job as a software tester, I am all for it.
But I still disagree about comments being a sign of bad code.
I have personally written programs in which there was a “one off” type problem that made no sense, and I had to enter code to counterbalance it. If nothing else, you can state, “I don’t get this either, but it is off by one if I don’t enter it”.
If the code changes hands, comments can save the new programmer a lot of time.
Now give me a job.
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
That post has really reiled people up...
I still don’t take back what I say because you more or less prove my point. I the situation you describe you are putting that comment in there because the code is difficult to read/understand (thus why commenting is a sign your code sucks).
Yes I know such situations will inevitably occur, but the purpose of including that point was to discourage the usage of (inline) commenting as a way of excusing the usage of bad programming practices.
There are a couple other issues with commenting such as the comments becoming out of date and that they can make it more difficult to read the program by breaking the flow of the code.
As for a job, I think we might be hiring a testing position. If you are serious I could look into it.
Check out my blog on software development:
http://www.turnleafdesign.com/
by Scaryclouds on Aug 11, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I am 100% serious about the job, and have more than 8 yrs experience.
I can also write the technical documentation (it’s a great combo…by the time I am done testing, I know how the software is SUPPOSED to work, which allows me to write the docs whether the software is to that point yet or not).
And if comments are out of date, the person changing the code (making them outdated) should delete them. But I am not asking for a programming job (although I do have an AOS degree in “Computer Programming & System Analysis”), so I guess my argument in that respect is rather moot.
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
Sounds like you would be (very) over qualified for
The position. I checked my company’s website for the position and I didn’t see, so I don’t know if it is still an internal posting or it has been filled. Eitherway though it would had been for a junior position. If I do ever see a more senior level position open though I will let you know. One thing every company needs is better documentation.
Check out my blog on software development:
http://www.turnleafdesign.com/
by Scaryclouds on Aug 12, 2010 8:22 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
And if I don’t get something soon, I will be working grocery, so don’t be concerned with over qualification. The company I worked for was small, so I wore a lot of hats. I did Tech Support, as well.
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
Alright I will keep a look out
Check out my blog on software development:
http://www.turnleafdesign.com/
by Scaryclouds on Aug 13, 2010 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I attempted to give you a link to some of the manuals I have written.
But their Web site is down, and the main manual isn’t even an option. Sheesh, that’s what they get.
I have hard copies if needed.
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
I'll be heartbroken...
if Tony G. does not retire/go into the hall of fame as a Chief.
Makes me think of how strange it was when Warren Moon retired as a Chief… what do you think fans of the teams he REALLY played for thought about that?
To heck with Tony Gonzalez.
He is a Falcon, not a Chief and if he wants to retire as a Falcon that is just fine with me.
"The Hammer"
He said he retiring with KC
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.
by NJChieffan16 on Aug 11, 2010 6:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I can't wait till Javier Arenas blows him up on Friday
and makes him wish he never left. I loved TG, he was my wife and I’s favorite current Chief for a long time. I got a bad taste in my mouth when he started whining a couple of years ago.
I don’t care how little time you have left in your career, real winners don’t complain about their situation, they go out and make the best of it. So, no, I don’t wish him any luck in Atlanta, he wanted to win the easy way, and I don’t want players like that on the Chiefs.
Wow, how quickly some turn on someone...........
He did was he thought was best for his career. Everyone makes those career choices (albeit for a lot less money). I sincerely believe that KC will get to a Super Bowl long before Atlanta. However, considering how low the Chiefs were when he was traded, I can’t blame him for wanting a chance to at least win a playoff game. Give the guy a break.
+1 Agreed.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
by ChiefsChance on Aug 11, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yep, first pass to TG, Arenas steps in front for 6, make it happen!
in madden hes a dream come true…fumble forcing, sack master who is always around the ball…
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I live in florida
So I made the trip to falcons training camp since he is my second favorite player all time next to derrick thomas. he looked great on the field btw. Anyways he refused to sign my kansas city jersey. he said hes a falcon now and refused to sign any chiefs memorabilia.
by bulldog29 on Aug 11, 2010 9:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
not spam
joel i apologize if I insulted you for putting that up there. This is something i am kind of trying to do in my spare time and was inspired by your website. once again sorry and it wont happen again
by tomahawkchop87 on Aug 11, 2010 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
But, more importantly
Have you tried "Dove’s Edible Incontinence Briefs"?
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
I usually just root for the laundry, but...
Tony G. is different. He’s my favorite Chief ever. I’m a little confused by all the hate. Not a leader. Selfish. Part of the problem. I’ve heard it all over the last year and a half. You’ve all got short memories.
Gonzalez carried himself with class. Was not on any police blotters. Was involved in the community. And was the best at his position that’s ever been. I celebrate the fact that he was involved with the team that I love. He’ll retire a Chief, Go into the HOF as a Chief. And have his number retired. Haters gotta hate, but you’ve got the wrong guy here.
We are building a fighting force of extwaordinary magnitude.
Do I have to quote this AGAIN?
You’ve all got short memories.
Really? What’s let’s talk about memories Ozark…
Gonzalez carried himself with class.
Really? Let’s see about his class shall we? Oh, and these are directly from TG himself.
Here’s some quotes to help remind everyone here….
Oct. 18th 2008
“I know teams offered a third and in the end, Carl made the asking price a second. I’m very disappointed that he didn’t go through with it after he told me he was going to try to make it happen. I’ve been around this league a long time, it’s a business. There’s nothing I can do about it. I was pissed off about it, but I’ll get over it..
Nice TG, nice
OCt.15th 2008
"I’m not the first guy that’s felt like he’s been wronged around here. Ask Jared Allen. Ask a lot of guys. Ask John Tait," Gonzalez said. "That’s what happens."
Very PC.
He wasn’t sorry," Gonzalez said. "It’s a sour taste. …..
"But I’m not going to forget about it."
I’m not a Carl fan in the least, but anybody agree that this sounds kind of like crying?
"I don’t know whether or not they were serious. It didn’t — in the end, the way it all went down, and from what I understand, it didn’t sound like it."
So be it…I’ll root against him on any team he’s on going forward.
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.
by THE_TRUTH on Aug 12, 2010 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd again
save this to your desk top truth because your going to be needing it alot more I can tell.
This is our year.
All that went down in 2008.
When he wanted out. Did he ever call out management before the bitter end? I’m not saying that it wasn’t acrimonious. But the quotes above relate to Carl Peterson, not the Chiefs. Of course, no one ever posted a negative message on this board about Carl. We all loved him. Right? Uh, no.
We are building a fighting force of extwaordinary magnitude.
Three days worth of quotes
dont negate years of service. That’s the TRUTH.
We are building a fighting force of extwaordinary magnitude.
by Ozarks on Aug 12, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Years of service and a big mouth on someone that didn't want to be here.
Oh yeah, it's ALL about Carl, nothing to do with TG
Did he ever call out management before the bitter end?
Bitter end? After all those years of fan support and a NEW contract that he signed (oh yeah, Carl twisted his arm on that, I forgot). He really had it hard.
So what you’re saying is that it’s got nothing to do with him changing his mind, it’s entirely Carl’s fault? -that’s a lie
You can blame ALL you want on this being Carls fault, but TG was better off keeping his mouth shut instead of ripping on a franchise that gave him a contract.
Funny how Pioli had no problems getting rid of a player that didn’t want to be a CHIEF
Remember that. TG DIDN’T want to be a CHIEF anymore even though he was fine with signing.
He’s dead to me.
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.
The difference with the Montana situation
is that Joe wanted to stay and start for the 49ers and Gonzalez didn’t want to stay here
Yep
And the short and simple fact in my mind is:
“I’ll rather have a player that wants to be here than one that doesn’t”
“I’m not a Gonzalez fan. I’m a Chiefs fan.”
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.
Carl and Herm in
Chiefs were in the playoffs in 2006.
2007 off season started the dismantling of a playoff team. TG stayed for 2 more years. The Chiefs were nowhere near a playoff caliber team.
All players in the NFL have one goal in common. A SB ring. TG deserved a SB ring.
I think Tony G would have stayed if not for the dismantling.
He should've signed with the Pats, Steelers, Colts
..instead of signing a contract extension with the Chiefs…..he sure didn’t waver when the $$$ was offered when it was in his best personal interest.
He went back on his word(contract), team and supporters. He whined his way out instead of keeping it behind closed doors.
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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