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A reader tells us that KSHB in Kansas City is reporting that Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez has requested a trade, and that one of the teams in the running is the New York Gootball Fiants. (It’s an inside joke that you’ll understand only if you check the site every day, multiple times per day.)
Though we haven’t confirmed that KSHB is reporting this information, we’ve learned separately that, indeed, an effort is afoot to move Gonzalez out of Kansas City.
The trade deadline is October 14 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Stay tuned.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
For the love of my fantasy team, please trade him.
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:08 am
With the first pick in the Draft.
The Chiefs select……..
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:16 am
What is the inside joke? I guess I don’t frequent this site enough to get it…
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:27 am
If there was a team to clean house you’d think it’d be Detroit? I don’t see this deal going down but hey you guys always have the inside tips. I would think Buffalo, Philly or TB would try to get in there as all those teams love the TE poition but are lacking personal there. Man, if the Gaints grabbed Gonzo it would be lights out for teams in the red zone…Plax is already 6′6 and then you got Jacobs. The Gaints would be…uhm…Gaints? (weak) click on my name to see a cool blog.
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:27 am
You would think he wouldn’t have signed that big extension recently if he wanted out of KC.
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:31 am
he’d look mighty good in a Pats uni !
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:46 am
If the Giants really do want Gonzalez, is this a bigger reflection on the decision to trade Shockey or on Burress’ behavior?
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:46 am
As a Chiefs fan I can only say GOOD for you Tony. You deserve better than this, after all your good years here and you never got to a superbowl. This is from a Kansas City native, I hope your wish comes true..
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Matt Stafford….what a waste of a pick.
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:47 am
You know, I’ve consistently heard the phrases “building for the future” and “youth movement” in regards to Kansas City since before Herm Edwards even took the reigns. Usually, “building for the future” means sucking for a season, showing some progress the next year, and actually fielding a competitive team in year three.
This is year three with Edwards, and the team has consistently gotten worse every year. Now, they’re talking about spinning off the only good player they have (sorry, LJ)? What are they going to get in return? A second or third rounder?
Seriously, I like Herm Edwards. As a person, at least. But his aversion to veteran players reeks of insecurity.
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October 11th, 2008 at 12:52 am
I would love to have Gonzalez catching passes from Eli for the rest of the season. Granted he would do a lot more blocking but I’m sure Tippy Tom will get him involved in the passing game.
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:03 am
dEV: I thought KC was in the playoffs 2 seasons ago. So the youth movement obviously didn’t start then. They really just need a QB, I can’t believe they did that well with Trent.
But good for Gonzalez. It makes sense. Most good players want to go to a contender later in their career, once they realize time is running out, and if he has a career defining game in KC, they will still lose. His talent needs to help a serious team.
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:04 am
Being a giants life long fan right now is like having a ludicrously hot girlfriend that as time goes by continuously reminds you of why you fell in love in the first place….. seriously it feels that good……
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:30 am
speaking of trading deadline… what’s the over under for trades between now and then? I say 2… you just don’t see the plethore of deals going down at the deadline like you used to. It’s too early in the season. Too many teams still believe they can turn it around to make the playoffs. They should move it back to after Halloween. I mean the E.Dick trade took place on Oct 31st didn’t it?
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:42 am
How bout sending tony to the Packers, they could use an athletic, solid blocking, great catching TE, bring it back to the days of Chewy!
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:49 am
GMEN better get him. I already ordered the authentic jersey with only one number 8 until I find out what number he will be.
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:59 am
desides says:
October 11th, 2008 at 12:46 am
If the Giants really do want Gonzalez, is this a bigger reflection on the decision to trade Shockey or on Burress’ behavior?
Both. And I would be so stoked to see it. Gonzalez is a baller and would give the Giants the one thing they’ve lacked this season on offense. A receiving TE to help put them over the top.
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October 11th, 2008 at 2:25 am
I guess asking for Lawerence Tynes for Tony G would help Herman Edwards install multiple kicker formations….
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October 11th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Good for Tony, he deserves to at least smell a Super Bowl… The Chiefs will never make the AFC Championship again under Carl Peterson. Herm’s a decent coach, but Peterson is just disgusting sometimes with the moves or lack thereof.
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October 11th, 2008 at 4:44 am
Gootball Fiants?? Is that on purpose? I don’t get it.
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October 11th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Hope Giants will trade Lawrence Tynes back to them for Gonzalez.
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October 11th, 2008 at 6:07 am
Gonzo is still the best TE in the game today because he does it all and he does it well, very well.
On top of it all, he never complains and is a true leader and the ultimate team player.
The team he goes to will instantly be much better.
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October 11th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Benjamin, please stop talking.
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October 11th, 2008 at 7:01 am
It was a typo once, so I guess it’s funny forever… or wasn’t even funny the first time.
Stop Florio! Show some respect to the champs!
I have mixed emotions about this possible trade. I guess I’d give the 2/5 we got for Shockey.
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October 11th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Wasn’t one of the theorys of why they played better without Shockey, that they didn’t have to feed him the ball and they could keep the TE in to block. Wouldn’t this kill that theory? I know Tony wouldn’t be a squeaky wheel, but I’m sure he would like to catch some passes.
I’m sure he wouldn’t mind leaving KC, but I don’t see the Fiants as a real fit.
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