Comments on: Tony Gonzalez nears another milestone, talks retirement

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:42:35 +0000

Mr. Gonzalez … please pick up the white courtesy phone. Mr. Favre is on line 1.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:18:25 +0000

I’ve always admired Gonzo, even when he was a Chief. He’s as good as it gets both on and off the field.

Only a sad team like the Chiefs would let him walk.

There’s no excuses at all, a guy like that, you rip up his existing contract and tell him he’s getting a raise.

THAT’S how you handle a player like that.

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:11:27 +0000

Here’s how it works. Retire or play … do one or the other … but don’t talk about it.

By: runtheball

runtheball — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:40:27 +0000

They are both glorified WRs. Especially Sharpe.

By: jacobslatter

jacobslatter — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:23:01 +0000

If the Falcons offer Tony $7 million like this year to play next season or somewhere near that he really oughta come back. The U.S. economy is the thing.

By: croteus

croteus — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:54:32 +0000

I’ve been a Broncos fan for more than twenty years. In that time I’ve been willing to admit I like two Chiefs players: Tony Gonzalez and Derrick Thomas.

And Shannon? I’m sorry, but Tony is the best tight end I’ve ever seen. That doesn’t diminish you at all. The Broncos, and Broncos fans, were lucky to have you – and you’ll always be the standard. It’s better for you to show him your Super Bowl rings and call it a day.

It’s much easier to root for Tony now that he’s in Atlanta. I can’t think of a current player close to retirement that’s more deserving of a ring.

By: jerrykill4pres

jerrykill4pres — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:26:11 +0000

I’d like to see him get a ring. He’s a first ballot hall of famer. Been more than solid as a TE. Had such a variety of QB’s in KC, and now that he’s got a steady guy like Ryan, he’s right, he could have put up better numbers than Sharpe. One of the best to play the game at his position!

By: wikipediasaidso

wikipediasaidso — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:12:48 +0000

In fairness to Sharpe (who no doubt speaks for himself — loudly — when Gonzalez messes with him), he spent 1/3 of his career with Trent Dilfer, Elvis Grbac, Brian Griese, and Jake Plummer as his QB1s, and still caught a lot of balls. The bright side for a great pass-catching TE is you are probably going to be the security blanket even for the not so great QBs.

Gonzalez, though…talk about aging gracefully. It does make you wonder what his numbers would be had he hooked up with a HOF QB most of the way. Since I have no horse in the NFC race, can’t help but hope he finally gets a crack at a ring this year.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:50:32 +0000

Forget about the Sharpe/Gonzalez debate. John Mackey is and probably always will be the greatest to ever play the game. There’s a reason why the award for the best tight end in college ball is called the Mackey award.