Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

[patmoran2006]

Peterson just couldn’t part with GonzalezPosted: October 14th, 2008 | Adam Schefter | Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Tony Gonzalez
When Kansas City opted not to deal tight end Tony Gonzalez, it was not for lack of offers.
The Chiefs were engaged in active talks with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers. One team offered as much as a third-round pick; another offered a fourth-round pick; another offered a pick and a player.
But ultimately, in the end, Chiefs president Carl Peterson, could not bring himself to trade a player for whom he has a personal affection. Teams tried to pry him loose, but Peterson never could commit to dealing his Pro-Bowl, record-setting tight end.
And so while the Lions pulled in a bounty of picks from the Cowboys for wide receiver Roy Williams, the Chiefs opted to hold on to their veteran tight end.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

This contradicts an earlier report that said the best offer they got was the GIants 4th rounder.

So maybe (hopefully we'll find out for sure) that the Bills were the ones who offered the 3rd rounder, or the player (McCargo) and pick.

If so, then I can live with that.. I said for the last week I'd go up to a third rounder for him. Not any higher.

[Mudflap1]

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They tried.

[Ed]

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What a surprise. People jumped the gun on bashing the Bills before knowing all the facts, which we probably won't ever really know for sure.

The Chiefs didn't want to trade him and he's not a Bill. So it really doesn't matter at this point who offered what.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

So it's possible people over-reacted here? Just like many did after the 4-0 start? Or after the lost to Arizona?

Unpossible!

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

This contradicts an earlier report that said the best offer they got was the GIants 4th rounder.

So maybe (hopefully we'll find out for sure) that the Bills were the ones who offered the 3rd rounder, or the player (McCargo) and pick.

If so, then I can live with that.. I said for the last week I'd go up to a third rounder for him. Not any higher.

!!!!

Seriously, can Shefler report ANY other possible scenario? What a journalist! He covers every possible situation and says that it happened, while his sheep on this site hang on his every word!

What a freaking joke.

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

So it's possible people over-reacted here? Just like many did after the 4-0 start? Or after the lost to Arizona?

Unpossible!

I believe the word is impossible but I agree with your sentiment, sir.

[Ebenezer]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

What a surprise. People jumped the gun on bashing the Bills before knowing all the facts, which we probably won't ever really know for sure.

The Chiefs didn't want to trade him and he's not a Bill. So it really doesn't matter at this point who offered what.

People bashing the Bills here? Come on, never happens

[Scumbag College]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

I still blame Dick, JP, Russ, Marv, Ralph, Fowler, Schobel, Rob Johnson, Hardy, and Jason Peters for this trade not going down.

[OpIv37]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

So it's possible people over-reacted here? Just like many did after the 4-0 start? Or after the lost to Arizona?

Unpossible!

how can you say people overreacted to the loss to Arizona until we see if the team bounces back or not? Based on how poorly they played, I don't think it's possible to overreact to a loss that bad.

btw, nice subtle Simpsons reference.

[OpIv37]

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People bashing the Bills here? Come on, never happens

teams that lose and lose consistently deserve to be bashed.

[OpIv37]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

getting back on topic:

Gonzo is pissed because he asked for a trade and didn't get it.

Chiefs fans are pissed because they don't want a player who doesn't want to be on their team and they need draft picks to rebuild.

Bills fans are pissed because we didn't get a player at a position of need. I'm sure Giants fans feel the same way.

So, who exactly won in this situation? Seems like a worst case scenario for all parties involved and no one is happy.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

how can you say people overreacted to the loss to Arizona until we see if the team bounces back or not? Based on how poorly they played, I don't think it's possible to overreact to a loss that bad.

btw, nice subtle Simpsons reference.

It is an over-reaction because how they bounce back is not known. They might be fine. They might not recover. But the season is not over because of it. Good teams can lose ugly and big to not so great teams (See Giants, New York). As one game, it was fugly. But the season is not lost and they are still ahead of any logical schedule for wins at this point of the season. But, just as the first four wins does not guarentee greatness, one fugly loss does not either.

A Simpsons reference should always make the point clear.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

getting back on topic:

Gonzo is pissed because he asked for a trade and didn't get it.

Chiefs fans are pissed because they don't want a player who doesn't want to be on their team and they need draft picks to rebuild.

Bills fans are pissed because we didn't get a player at a position of need. I'm sure Giants fans feel the same way.

So, who exactly won in this situation? Seems like a worst case scenario for all parties involved and no one is happy.

Chiefs fans will be really pissed if Peterson turned down a 3rd from the Bills or another team.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Peterson "Just couldnt part with Gonzo"

What a surprise. People jumped the gun on bashing the Bills before knowing all the facts, which we probably won't ever really know for sure.

The Chiefs didn't want to trade him and he's not a Bill. So it really doesn't matter at this point who offered what.

Yeah, give the Bills a pass for an offer that wouldn't of landed him here had he been available.