vafalconfan Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Was price too high for Tony Gonzalez? Posted on: April 23, 2009 3:10 pmThe Atlanta Falcons filled a huge hole at tight end Thursday by trading for Tony Gonzalez.But they paid a steep price. Too steep in my mind.The Falcons gave up a second-round pick in next year's draft for Gonzalez, the veteran tight end they acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs. I still think Gonzalez has two or three good years, but at 33 his best football is behind him.I'm not sure that's worth a second-round pick. Gonzalez did catch 96 passes last season on a bad team, so for at least the next couple of years he should still be able to play at a high level. The Falcons' tight ends combined to catch 19 passes last season, with Justin Peele leading the way with 15.So you can see the need. The Falcons might have considered a tight end early in this draft, and that player would not have played to the level of Gonzalez in 2009. That's a fact. But down the road, who knows?Age and wear and tear are the reason I think the price is high. But who am I to question Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff? Last year, I didn't like his signing of Michael Turner. Boy was I wrong. And I told him I was wrong. We laugh about it now.This will probably work out that way as well. So far, everything Dimitroff has done has paid off big time.One more thing: Good luck defending that offense next year with Gonzalez in the middle of the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SEAMILL~ Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 we will have a ton of comp picks next year. I am delighted with the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It is the equivilent of a 3rd round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown2ATL_Falcon Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Was price too high for Tony Gonzalez? Posted on: April 23, 2009 3:10 pmThe Atlanta Falcons filled a huge hole at tight end Thursday by trading for Tony Gonzalez.But they paid a steep price. Too steep in my mind.The Falcons gave up a second-round pick in next year's draft for Gonzalez, the veteran tight end they acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs. I still think Gonzalez has two or three good years, but at 33 his best football is behind him.I'm not sure that's worth a second-round pick. Gonzalez did catch 96 passes last season on a bad team, so for at least the next couple of years he should still be able to play at a high level. The Falcons' tight ends combined to catch 19 passes last season, with Justin Peele leading the way with 15.So you can see the need. The Falcons might have considered a tight end early in this draft, and that player would not have played to the level of Gonzalez in 2009. That's a fact. But down the road, who knows?Age and wear and tear are the reason I think the price is high. But who am I to question Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff? Last year, I didn't like his signing of Michael Turner. Boy was I wrong. And I told him I was wrong. We laugh about it now.This will probably work out that way as well. So far, everything Dimitroff has done has paid off big time.One more thing: Good luck defending that offense next year with Gonzalez in the middle of the field.I like that last line in the article, "One more thing: Good luck defending that offense next year with Gonzalez in the middle of the field." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It is the equivilent of a 3rd round pick.yeah, but next year it will be the equivalent of a 2nd round pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanjason Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I guess this all but ends the speculation of Pettigrew with the #24 pick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Servo Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I disagree with the writer here. I think the 3 years he mentioned of quality football is well worth a 2nd round pick in 2010. A proven guy and veteran leader who can still break tackles and spread the field over a rookie who may or may not be all he appears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zanzibar Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I can only hope if we do draft a TE sometime later in the draft, they will have a good head on their shoulders to soak up all the knowledge Gonzo has to offer about playing in the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetzerFalcon Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Bear in mind that Prisco is a twit and his opinion is worth less than even the most obnoxious poster on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D^3 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 In answer to the thread title:NO!Amazing that when everyone else in the world is scratching their heads that KC gave away Gonzalez for so little, that somebody in Atlanta is saying the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I still think Gonzalez has two or three good years, but at 33 his best football is behind him.As demonstrated by how much he slowed down this year. Oh, wait...Bear in mind that Prisco is a twit and his opinion is worth less than even the most obnoxious poster on this forum.I think we should automatically add this to any post containing one of his "columns". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUfalcon1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 What do we get the compensation picks for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritzblitz Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I like that last line in the article, "One more thing: Good luck defending that offense next year with Gonzalez in the middle of the field." Chinatown, really you like that line the best????? I By the way, a posession reciever that provides a big target keeps the ball in our offense hands and scores points.....that will help defend the middle of the field. We can now focus on defense early in draft.Adding Gonzo is better than drafting a TE in RD 1 or signing Smith as FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth_Moe Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I guess this all but ends the speculation of Pettigrew with the #24 pick...yes indeeed lolbut thats a good thing cuz i never really wanted him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanFalconMan Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I know he is over 30, but to talk about wear and tear? Gonzalez stays in great shape year around and doesn't seem to slow down one bit. His stats prove how good he is doing and if he was really wearing down, his stats would reflect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Heck, I would've given up more for him. Look at the numbers he put up last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great American Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It is the equivilent of a 3rd round pick.I've never understood that line of reasoning. If we suck this season than it becomes a high #2 pick next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrndzombii Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 we will have a ton of comp picks next year. I am delighted with the move.same here.... I don't get not being completely elated with this move... i feel like we basically got him for free when you look at the comp picks we should get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I've never understood that line of reasoning. If we suck this season than it becomes a high #2 pick next season.It's basic economics. A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow. A second round draft pick this weekend is worth more than a second round draft pick in 52 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 man come on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 he's a hall of famer who HAS never had a quarterback even close to the level of matt ryan. ew, best offense ever.And last year he dominated with Tyler PigPen throwing him the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMoreVick Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Age and wear and tear are the reason I think the price is high. But who am I to question Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff? Last year, I didn't like his signing of Michael Turner. Boy was I wrong. And I told him I was wrong. We laugh about it now.Cool. You'll be wrong for a second year in a row and you can laugh about this trade, too. It's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Gonzalez can run routes.................NFL routes...................in his SLEEP.It will take 3 to 4 years for a player like Pettigrew to reach that level.Tony G. will be a HUGE difference on 3rd downs............anywhere on the field.................AND..................in the ALL IMPORTANT red zone.What a GREAT addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 For anybody to think the Falcons gave up too much, man I just can't understand that line of reasoning. The Falcons just filled the only hole on their offense with the arguably the greatest receiving TE that every played, and did it without giving up anything in this year's draft. Now the Falcons can't concentrate on filling the holes on the dfense through the draft and a strategic free agent pick up or two, and this team is going to the Super Bowl, and they are going to win it too, because nobody is going to stop this offense.That's right, I said it. Super Bowl this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativefalcon Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Prisco Sux he his wrong about half the time. And this sounds like one of those times. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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