so-cal dub Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Gonzalez told FoxSports.com’s Jay Glazer that he was under the impression a third-round pick would have been good enough, but Chiefs President Carl Peterson increased the asking price. “I’m shocked,” Gonzalez told Glazer. “It didn’t make sense not to do this deal. It’s winding down for me and this team is rebuilding. If they said from the get-go, ‘No, we’re not going to trade you,’ that would’ve made more sense. The Chiefs, reportedly, wanted no worse than a second- and fifth-round pick, which is what the New Orleans Saints sent the New York Giants for 28-year-old tight end Jeremy Shockey. “Nobody is going to trade a second for a 32-year-old tight end,” said Gonzalez, the NFL’s career leader among tight ends with 841 catches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfA4 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 thats just fucked up on the chiefs part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorBanksCarsonVanPelt Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 He would have been a nice addition...but people got greedy and stupid over there in KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I feel bad for TG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutmartyr Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow, when the player himself tells you he's not worth what you're asking, something's wrong. At least you know the guy doesn't come with ego issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I don't think he's worth more than a 3rd, but there's a good chance come draft time that he's worth more to them then. The chiefs might own the draft that day with all the guys they are trying to get rid of. The Chiefs lost nothing by not trading them, and they didn't pull a desperate move, I can't blame them. If we had to take the Shockey trade around draft time instead of after, that second rounder would have been worth more to us then next year, because the Saints are going to be further down the board this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow, when the player himself tells you he's not worth what you're asking, something's wrong. At least you know the guy doesn't come with ego issues. exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorBanksCarsonVanPelt Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow, when the player himself tells you he's not worth what you're asking, something's wrong. At least you know the guy doesn't come with ego issues. My thoughts exactly. He should have a chance to have a decent shot at a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayD Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Gonzo should just walk away. Then KC wouldnt have any picks for him, or a top 5 TE on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 They should have given the Chiefs a 3rd round pick and called it a day. They already have two second rounders for next season, and they could always trade both 5's to move up into the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Patriot Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 They should have given the Chiefs a 3rd round pick and called it a day. They already have two second rounders for next season, and they could always trade both 5's to move up into the 4th.I wonder if the underlying reason that this trade wasn't made is money. Does anyone know how much Gonzo is paid under his present contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Wow, when the player himself tells you he's not worth what you're asking, something's wrong. At least you know the guy doesn't come with ego issues. heh maybe, but was he saying that when he signed that extension? NOW he finally realizes they are rebuilding after he got paid? everyone knew they were going to suck when he resigned with them. im sure he would think he's worth a 2nd pick if he weren't desperately trying to get traded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-cal dub Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 heh maybe, but was he saying that when he signed that extension? NOW he finally realizes they are rebuilding after he got paid? everyone knew they were going to suck when he resigned with them. im sure he would think he's worth a 2nd pick if he weren't desperately trying to get traded Oh well, it's water under the bridge now. Maybe we make a move for him during the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 They should have given the Chiefs a 3rd round pick and called it a day. They already have two second rounders for next season, and they could always trade both 5's to move up into the 4th. I think the Giants were ready to give a 3rd rounder.. the problem is KC raised their asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutmartyr Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 heh maybe, but was he saying that when he signed that extension? NOW he finally realizes they are rebuilding after he got paid? everyone knew they were going to suck when he resigned with them. im sure he would think he's worth a 2nd pick if he weren't desperately trying to get traded Dunno. Maybe he underestimated Herm Edward's ability to drive a team into the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorized56 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The Packers reportedly offered a 3rd and they got turned down after Carl Peterson changed his mind and went up to a 2nd . Gonzo said he would of played for them as well and said he planned to play 3 more seasons. It's a shame for TG that they couldn't get this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 oh well, Boss it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnThePhilFans Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 its not half as bad as the circus that goes on inside eggs head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 its not half as bad as the circus that goes on inside eggs head. Thats a two man circus my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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