Former Chief Tony Richardson Has Another Shot At A Super Bowl Ring

by Joel Thorman on Jan 17, 2011 3:08 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

For the second consecutive year former Kansas City Chiefs FB Tony Richardson is playing on championship weekend in the NFL playoffs with a chance to head to the Super Bowl.

It's funny. I went back in our archives to see what we were talking about at this time last year I came across this post. The date was Jan. 17, 2010 -- exactly one year ago today.

I want former Kansas City Chiefs FB Tony Richardson to get a Super Bowl ring.

Richardson entered the league in 1994 as an undrafted free agent with theDallas Cowboys. He spent time on the practice squad and was eventually released. He signed with the Chiefs in 1995 and stayed with the team for 11 years.

He's one of the good guys in the league and one of my favorite former Chiefs.

I think most of you would agree with me when I say that T-Rich deserves a Super Bowl ring.

The Jets were preparing for the AFC Championship game against the Colts last year when that was written. I don't think I like the Jets as much anymore because we knew they would be good coming into this year and they're not the underdogs taking us by surprise.

But I still want T-Rich to get a ring, especially now that Tony Gonzalez is out of the playoffs.

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And watching the games this weekend

T-Rich still has it.

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by Joel Thorman on Jan 17, 2011 3:08 PM CST reply actions

I thought the exact same thing watching him play...

Too bad there isn’t some way for T Rich to get a ring…and the rest of the Jets team, not.

2010 was merely a glimpse of Chiefs to come...

by Scott B. on Jan 17, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

No one deserves one more than T Rich.

by dwil2009 on Jan 17, 2011 3:20 PM CST reply actions

Great Guy!

I wish him all the best and hope he gets that ring at some point.

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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jan 17, 2011 3:26 PM CST reply actions

It goes without saying, but...

I can’t wait for the day when we’re talking about guys not having a chance at a Super Bowl ring because they do NOT still play for the Chiefs.

by joplin chiefs fan on Jan 17, 2011 3:34 PM CST reply actions

But unfortunately he's a Jet which meanshe'll be close but no cigar..

by golfbard on Jan 17, 2011 3:44 PM CST reply actions

T-Rich v.s. Tony G

As far as who gets a ring first,(or @ all) I want the guy who didn’t complain about his parking space, a team in transition. (rebuilding) and his own #’s etc.etc. etc. Go Tony RIchardson I hope you get your ring!!!

by Atomic Punx on Jan 17, 2011 3:49 PM CST reply actions

It seems impossible to believe that

T-Rich is still getting it done. I don’t like the Jets, but I am kinda, sorta rooting for T-rich to get that ring.

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by G.L. on Jan 17, 2011 3:54 PM CST reply actions

I hope the Jets beat the Steelers, cause I hate the Steelers.

Beyond that I really dont care who wins and loses.

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by nateforchiefs on Jan 17, 2011 3:56 PM CST reply actions

+1

by hayoli on Jan 17, 2011 4:38 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t think I like the Jets as much anymore because ~~we knew they would be good coming into this year and they’re not the underdogs taking us by surprise~~ Rex Ryan is still the world’s biggest d-bag and that team embodies all that is wrong and evil in the world.

FTFY Joel

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by Sudden on Jan 17, 2011 4:00 PM CST reply actions

Go Jets

Mainly because the Steelers are nothing but a team full of dirty players (clark, ward, adams, pouncey, miller, kemoeatu, harrison, hampton, taylor, mcfadden amongst im sure several others) who cheap shot people every chance they get but more importantly because their QB is a serial rapist and just a huge douche. Seriously you know you are a spectacular douchebag when even Terry Bradshaw thinks you’re a giant asshole.

by realdealhill27 on Jan 17, 2011 4:41 PM CST reply actions

I really hate both teams

I’m just really hoping that no matter what happens, Aaron Rodgers gets his ring.

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.

by Sudden on Jan 17, 2011 4:51 PM CST up reply actions

Jets are not going to win the Super Bowl.

Steelers are to good at home. New England was over rated.

by OJ In Nevada on Jan 17, 2011 5:39 PM CST reply actions

I just want to say

Nobody deserves a super bowl ring unless their team wins the Super Bowl. It is not an individual accomplishment, it is a team accomplishment. Why does this seem so obvious yet is so overlooked by virtually everyone? If the Jets win, then T-Rich deserves a ring.

Chiefs Will

by old_school on Jan 17, 2011 6:02 PM CST reply actions

Thank you.

YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!

by Tarkus on Jan 17, 2011 6:09 PM CST up reply actions

I believe he is the ultimate team player.

And that’s why I believe he deserves a ring. But he can’t get it on his own. So I hope the Jets prove up to the task of winning the big one.

I don’t believe its overlooked. I don’t believe there is anything wrong with hoping that a player like Tony Richardson earns a ring. At the very least , I hope that he gets the opportunity to play for one.

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by Falcon58 on Jan 17, 2011 6:56 PM CST up reply actions

You're right, there's nothing wrong with hoping he earns a ring.

That’s totally different than saying someone who hasn’t won a Super Bowl deserves a ring.

Chiefs Will

by old_school on Jan 18, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions

I remember a news blurb on KCTV5 of when TRich first left for Minny

And Peterson said that when he was done w football, he’d have aspot waiting for him in the front office. At the time, I expect him back in like 2yrs, and he outlasted Peterson’s reign. TRich is a class-act and has earned his right to play in the Super Bowl.

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