Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta for a 2010 2nd round pick

[MTK]

Yeah he's only coming off his 2nd straight 1,000 yard season and 90+ catches

[Lotus]

Yes...and he is also a year older. I didn't argue that he was a has-been. I in fact called him a tight end god. I argued that it is he is at an age where decline begins.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Yes...and he is also a year older. I didn't argue that he was a has-been. I in fact called him a tight end god. I argued that it is he is at an age where decline begins.

Perhaps, but even if his play falls off to something like 60 catches for the next few years I think they'll get their moneys worth. Good deal for Atlanta especially considering they didn't have to give up a pick this year.

[Lotus]

I argued that a #2 is too steep a price. Gonzalez himself agreed with me last October:
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[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Yes...and he is also a year older. I didn't argue that he was a has-been. I in fact called him a tight end god. I argued that it is he is at an age where decline begins.

I agree with Lotus a 2nd round pick is to high for Tony. He has to adjust to a new system and QB. Not to mention he is a little older and injuries start to creep up on you. We thought it was a good deal to get Jason Taylor for a 2nd too but we see how he got injuried. Anything over 32 yrs in football unless your a punter,kicker, or QB is long in the tooth. This draft is deep at the TE postion.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah he's only coming off his 2nd straight 1,000 yard season and 90+ catches

In a lame offense nonetheless. Now he's got Roddy White, Michael Turner, and no-longer-a-rookie QB Matt Ryan. He could have a few really good years in that ATL offense. Definitely worth a 2nd rounder a year from now. Good move for Atlanta.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

In a lame offense nonetheless. Now he's got Roddy White, Michael Turner, and no-longer-a-rookie QB Matt Ryan. He could have a few really good years in that ATL offense. Definitely worth a 2nd rounder a year from now. Good move for Atlanta.

If they get some help on D with this draft they could be scary.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If they get some help on D with this draft they could be scary.

The fact that they have a legit, young set of triplets in Ryan, White, and Turner means to me they'll be good for a while. Their D needs a fair amount of help, but Mike Smith will have it up and running sooner rather than later.