Gonzalez a Falcon!!

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In what universe? 

He's a great player.  There's no doubt about that, but...


...he's 33 years old.

I'd say he has another 2-3 years of solid productivity.

Atlanta will benefit more over the next 2-3 years, but IF the chiefs get a solid player (doesn't have to be a star) with the pick they got from ATL, they will benefit more in the long run.

[sjonathan02]

He's a great player.  There's no doubt about that, but...


...he's 33 years old.

I'd say he has another 2-3 years of solid productivity.

Atlanta will benefit more over the next 2-3 years, but IF the chiefs get a solid player (doesn't have to be a star) with the pick they got from ATL, they will benefit more in the long run.

So, you think the team that gave up a solid player is better off because they get the chance to POSSIBLY get a quality player? 



The Falcons made the playoffs last season, with the addition of a SOLID TE, they can concentrate on developing their defense and possibly make it into the second round of the playoffs next season; maybe even win their division.



I think Hotlanta got the better of this deal hands down.

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I think Hotlanta got the better of this deal hands down.

Short term Atlanta certainly got the best of the deal.  In the long term KC may be able to win out.  Don't know if this gives them any cap relief to go after a player next year that can fill a gap for them.  Also, the draft picks could pan out to be quality players.  That is, of course, KC's gamble.

[sjonathan02]

Short term Atlanta certainly got the best of the deal.  In the long term KC may be able to win out.  Don't know if this gives them any cap relief to go after a player next year that can fill a gap for them.  Also, the draft picks could pan out to be quality players.  That is, of course, KC's gamble.

Actually, long term Atlanta wins out as well. If they indeed try to shore up their defense, it can be young and dominant for years to come.


Couple that with the youth of Ryan @ QB, White @ WR and Turner's fairly youthful (at least, hasn't taken too many hits) and I think Atlanta could become a force to be reckoned with sooner rather than later and for a good minute, too.