THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009
SPORTS
5B
NFL
Gonzalez departs Kansas City for Atlanta
BY DOUG TUCKER Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Atlanta-bound tight end Tony Gonzalez bid Kansas City farewell Tuesday and promised that if he ever goes into the Hall of Fame, it will be as a Chief.
"The only regrets I have are things I didn't do," said the 10-time Pro Bowler. "I really wish I could have been a part of something more special. I wanted to be a part of bringing a championship to this city.
"I'm going to go on
I'm going to go on record right now saying I'm going to retire as a Chief. If I am ever fortunate enough to go into the Hall of Fame, it's going to be as a Chief."
Gonzalez set up and paid for his own news conference at a downtown hotel to say goodbye to the city where he played for 12 years and became the most productive tight end in NFL history.
"I wanted to come face-to-face with everybody and (say goodbye) the right way," he said. "I grew up in Kansas City. I got here when I just turned 21. (Leaving) is going to be sad. It's going to be real sad. I've been able to play for some of the best fans in the NFL."
With more catches, more yards receiving and more touchdown catches than any other NFL tight end, Gonzalez is arguably the greatest offensive player the Chiefs have drafted and developed in their 50-year history. Although Kansas City never won a playoff game during his career, he ranks
alongside NFL Hall of Famer Len Dawson and baseball Hall of Famer George Brett as the most popular athletes to ever call Kansas City home.
"I didn't ask for a trade, and they didn't come to me and say, 'Do you want a trade?'
"Even though we didn't win a playoff game, I would not trade it. I would absolutely not trade it," he said.
TONY GONZALEZ Falcons tight end
"I'm anxious, a little scared," he said. "It's a little weird thinking I'm going to be an Atlanta Falcon — just saying that. But change is good. It gives me a chance to go out there and prove myself. I looking forward to it."
He said just coming to the hotel for the news conference reminded him how much Kansas City means to him.
"People are stopping me and saying, 'Congratulations. We're going to miss you. We wanted you to stay, but we understand.'"
The Falcons gave the rebuilding Chiefs their 2010 second-round draft pick for Gonzalez. Knowing he was probably nearing the end of his career, Gonzalez asked to
be traded to a contender during the 2008 season while Kansas City was sinking to a 2-14 record.
"I think it's a positive situation," Gonzalez said. "The Chiefs get a high pick, and I get an opportunity to play with a team that's solidified itself as a contender at this point. I think it works out
for both sides
Gonzalez said he had two very positive meetings with Scott Pioli and Todd Haley, the Chiefs' new general manager and coach, respectively.
"I told them, 'Look, if I'm on this team, I'm going to give you guys 100 percent. If you do want
to trade me, just let me know. I wouldn't be opposed to it," he said. "I didn't ask for a trade, and they didn't come to me and say, 'Do you want a trade?'
"I do feel new energy," he said. "You have to. This is exciting. It's like being drafted all over again. I'm going out there with some great players, some guys who have had great success. So I've got to make sure we mesh, and that comes with work."
The Falcons got into the playoffs last year behind young quarterback Matt Ryan and will be expected to make another run in what will be
Gonzalez's 13th NFL season.
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