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Tony Gonzalez is finally getting his wish. The Chiefs have agreed to trade the perennial Pro Bowl tight end to the Atlanta Falcons for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft, FOXSports.com has learned. Gonzalez has been the symbol of the Chiefs offense for the past 12 seasons, making 10 ...
Kansas City Chiefs trade Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta Falcons
Kansas City Chiefs trade Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta Falcons
sports.espn.go.com — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to trade perennial Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft. (more) Kansas City Chiefs trade Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta Falcons
Bon Voyage, Tony Gonzalez
Bon Voyage, Tony Gonzalez
arrowheadaddict.com — It’s ironic that Tony Gonzalez is now an ATLien, because part of me always felt like he was an alien in Kansas City. Hollywood looks. Vegan shakes. Commitment ceremonies. Flirtations with the NBA. Infatuation with the Cali way. Not exactly your typical Midwestern good ol’ boy. ... (more) Bon Voyage, Tony Gonzalez
Tony Traded!
Tony Traded!
arrowheadaddict.com — Per Jay Glazer, Tony Gonzalez was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for their 2010 Second Round Pick http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9490416/Sources:-Chiefs-agree-to-deal-Gonzalez-to-Falcons . We will greatly miss our most beloved Chief. Did we get a good deal? Will we use that pick to ... (more) Tony Traded!
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  • partner999 partner999
    +2

    Wow.  Another big name player being traded.  We can't remember any other  year where there have been so may trades made in the NFL.  Seems like a reasonable deal for both sides.

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    Posted 4/23/2009 respond (flag)
  • TheProgram TheProgram
    +1
    KC could not get more for Gonzo....wow.....how much worse can the Chefs get?
    Posted 4/24/2009 respond (flag)
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Report: Gonzalez Traded To Falcons
ProFootballTalk.com — The Kansas City Chiefs have traded Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2010 second-round draft pick, according to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com. This marks the first trade between former New England Patriots colleagues Scott Pioli, the Chiefs’ General Manager, and Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons’ General Manager.  Ironically, Gonzalez rejected a trade to Atlanta last year. Now, though, the Falcons have an established young quarterback in Matt Ryan. Gonzalez caught 96 passes last season for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns. In a dozen NFL seasons, ...

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ProFootballTalk.com — In the wake of being traded to the Atlanta Falcons after a dozen seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, 10-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez has mixed feelings after a long, successful tenure in Kansas City. While thrilled to get a change of scenery after being sent to Atlanta for a 2010 second-round draft pick, Gonzalez told Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com that he’ll definitely miss Kansas City.“It’s somewhat bittersweet,” Gonzalez told FOXSports.com. “I love Kansas City. I grew up in Kansas City. The city means a lot to me. I got there when I turned 21.“It will be sad to leave ...

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