Tony Gonzales: The Legend (1 Viewer)

[Tronic Son]

How much does Gonzo have left? If Roddy and Julio can stay healthy the middle will be wide open. Can he stay healthy? Can he have a better year than last year? Give me your projection.

 

[ShaHBucks]

I wouldn't be against him any more. I think he repeats last years numbers with a slight drop. I would be nervous as hell to draft him though

 

[Tronic Son]

Oops, that's Gonzalez with a z, in case you're confused. . .

 

[Tronic Son]

I wouldn't be against him any more. I think he repeats last years numbers with a slight drop. I would be nervous as hell to draft him though

Because?

 

[ShaHBucks]

I wouldn't bet against him any more. I think he repeats last years numbers with a slight drop. I would be nervous as hell to draft him though

Because?

Age. I'd rather be a year too early than a year late. That would bother me late in the season.

 

[FUBAR]

I wouldn't bet against him any more. I think he repeats last years numbers with a slight drop. I would be nervous as hell to draft him though

Because?

Age. I'd rather be a year too early than a year late. That would bother me late in the season.

Sure, but I'd combine him with a guy like Cook, Rudolph, or Kendricks.

 

[ShaHBucks]

I wouldn't bet against him any more. I think he repeats last years numbers with a slight drop. I would be nervous as hell to draft him though

Because?

Age. I'd rather be a year too early than a year late. That would bother me late in the season.

Sure, but I'd combine him with a guy like Cook, Rudolph, or Kendricks.

Tamme would be a nice upside play behind Gonz within three rounds of each other.

 

[omally]

He says this is going to be his final year playing football. I think his final year will be just as good as last year.

 

[Shutout]

Tamme and gonzo would be a nice hedged bet.

I sold on Gonzo TWO years too early (thought he was hitting the wall then) so I definitely don't doubt his ability to keep on keepin' on and prove me wrong again. LOL

He's always been great on my teams and taken care of himself..True pro...all that. I wouldn't be too worried about him on my team, especialyl if you can hedge that bet well with a low pick with good chance for production.

 

[simey]

Tamme would be a nice upside play behind Gonz within three rounds of each other.

They have the same bye week.

 

[donkshow]

He's beast.

 

[flapgreen]

I keep drafting him and he keeps delivering.

 

[BigTex]

Going against him tonight........

 

[Raiderfan32904]

On my bench tonight for the 2nd straight week.

I'm flexing him in going forward for McFadden till the Raiders show a pulse or fire their offensive coordinator.

 

[ExaltedOne]

I drafted him late as backup to Graham. Since my RBs suck and none of my sleeper receivers are waking up, he's starting in my flex spot. I'm not complaining.

 

[flc735]

if you went back in time to 1998, would he be worth the #1 overall dynasty pick?

he only missed 2 games and is still a ff starting TE today. he would have given you a huge advantage through the first half of his career before the nfl caught on to these pass catching TEs.

 

[Yolkix]

Targeted the dude in any league I didn't grab a "stud" TE. I use parentheses because Gonzo is clearly still one of the best in the business.

 

[FUBAR]

if you went back in time to 1998, would he be worth the #1 overall dynasty pick?

he only missed 2 games and is still a ff starting TE today. he would have given you a huge advantage through the first half of his career before the nfl caught on to these pass catching TEs.

No, Peyton would have been.

 

[ponchsox]

He could have a better season than last year. Teams are so focused on stopping Julio Jones in the end zone that Gonzo gets open. 10 TDs this year.

 

[Shutout]

He's still a stud. One of the few players I can think of that, even when he costs me a FF win, I still smile and call him great. he's great.

 

[cstu]

if you went back in time to 1998, would he be worth the #1 overall dynasty pick?he only missed 2 games and is still a ff starting TE today. he would have given you a huge advantage through the first half of his career before the nfl caught on to these pass catching TEs.

It was 1997, but there's no question he'd be the 1.01. During his time in KC from age 23-32 he was only lower than the #3 TE and #32 overall player once. That other season? 2005 - he was the #7 TE and #45 overall player and still 2nd in catches and yards (behind Gates). The only thing he didn't have were TD's (2) from being on a team that only threw 17 TD passes. I think it's possible for his TD record to be broken (Gronkowski is on pace to break it by the time he's 28), but I doubt his receptions and yards will never be matched.He's already #2 in career receptions and if he plays next year he's within reach of passing Isaac Bruce for #3 all-time in receiving yards.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

I keep drafting him and he keeps delivering.

"Ol Reliable" Just keeps delivering. Like anyone cares, but with him and a 3pt lead against Manning & Decker last night, he singlehandedly won my game. Tony G and Jason Hanson have been my best picks so far this year.

 

[CalBear]

I keep drafting him and he keeps delivering.

"Ol Reliable" Just keeps delivering.

My favorite Cal player of all time. It's great to see him still performing at a high level after so many years, and giving Vernon Davis a lesson on dunking over the crossbar.

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Is there any word on if he's retiring or not? Would like to use his spot on my last chance for the waiver wire this year if he is.

 

[CalBear]

Is there any word on if he's retiring or not? Would like to use his spot on my last chance for the waiver wire this year if he is.

December 17: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-12-17/tony-gonzalez-retire-career-stats-te-rank-fantasy-start-falcons

After 16 seasons of making catches and grinding out yards through the tough underbelly of defenses, he remains committed to being 95 percent sure he will not return. He restated that percentage after the Falcons throttled the New York Giants, 34-0, Sunday.

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Thanks. I think I'd rather just make sure if he does come back he's on my roster.

 

[Shutout]

In a somewhat related matter re: waiver spots: Is his replacement on the team yet or do most of you falcons fans expect Atlanta to draft or sign a guy?

 

[FUBAR]

at "95 percent"

Hope he comes back. He is still one off the best in the game

 

[Abspara]

In a somewhat related matter re: waiver spots: Is his replacement on the team yet or do most of you falcons fans expect Atlanta to draft or sign a guy?

I'd imagine they draft him, though I hope Gonzo goes for a least another year or two. He can still play like the best of them.If I were Arthur Blank, i'd overpay for Gonzalez to stick around as Matt's security blanket.

 

[CalBear]

In a somewhat related matter re: waiver spots: Is his replacement on the team yet or do most of you falcons fans expect Atlanta to draft or sign a guy?

I'd imagine they draft him, though I hope Gonzo goes for a least another year or two. He can still play like the best of them.If I were Arthur Blank, i'd overpay for Gonzalez to stick around as Matt's security blanket.

I don't think Gonzo is motivated by cash. For him it'll be whether he feels he wants to go through another season or not.Good article from back in February:http://www.accessathletes.com/blog/blogdisplay.cfm?/Tony-Gonzalez-QA-His-NFL-Career-Family--Life-After-Sports-667

 

[Kleck]

The guy is a fantasy Legend. He's been a top 10 TE 15 straight years. 12 times he's been top 5, and 10 times top 3.

 

[flapgreen]

He gave it his all but he just couldn't get me into the finals. Thanks, Gonzo. Did you ever know you were my heeeeeero?