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Found April 23, 2009 on Scores Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Falcons trade 2010 second round pick to Chiefs for Gonzalez
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
PLAYERS: Tony Gonzalez,  Matt Ryan,  Tony Gonzalez
According to FOXSports.com, the Falcons traded their second round pick in the 2010 draft to the Chiefs in exchange for tight end Tony Gonzalez. This deal works well for all parties involved. The Falcons wanted to give quarterback Matt Ryan a target that could attack the middle of the field in the passing game and presumably [...]
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  • CoachScott
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    CoachScott said April 23, 2009

    If he performs well for another couple of years, that will prove to be a great trade for the Falcons.
  • BowlBound
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    BowlBound said April 23, 2009

    After Crumpler left, they were hurting at this position. Not any more.
  • Shanelle626
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    Shanelle626 said April 23, 2009

    Good for the Falcons. All Ryan has to do is throw it up and Gonzalez will come down with it.

  • RandomFan24 said April 23, 2009

    Great they patched a hole until he retires in 1-2 years! Glad the Eags didn't waste their pick.
  • jaymz77
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    jaymz77 said April 23, 2009

    I think this a great pick up for the Falcons.
  • MasterBeavis

    MasterBeavis said April 23, 2009

    $HIT !!!!!!

    thought the eagles would have a chance of getting him. FU(K !!!!!
  • Dupree

    Dupree said April 23, 2009

    Its a great deal for the falcons but Tony Gonzales has three years at most under his belt and the chiefs did the right thing because they need to rebuild all around.
  • SMH12289

    SMH12289 said April 23, 2009

    Talk about steal....
  • eagles4ever05

    eagles4ever05 said April 23, 2009

    Great pickup for the Falcons
  • lewii5
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    lewii5 said April 23, 2009

    damn they rebuilt this franchise in a minute.
  • Wheelman
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    Wheelman said April 23, 2009

    Guess Tony, doesn`t have a strong need for a ring.

  • vic1232 said April 23, 2009

    dude the falcons made the playoffs he wants a ring dude... i guess the eagles dont want to go all out this year... this sucks..
  • Zukny1

    Zukny1 said April 23, 2009

    Matt Ryan with this team is now top 3 Fantasy Football QB .. Thank god he is mine in my keeper league
  • gderron

    gderron said April 24, 2009

    I'm a Falcons fan again- sweet.
  • gderron

    gderron said April 24, 2009

    I'm a Falcons fan again- sweet.
  • gderron

    gderron said April 24, 2009

    I'm a Falcons fan again- sweet.
  • mcfatty73

    mcfatty73 said April 25, 2009

    they got a great deal for him, a second round pick in 2010 is not bad for a future Hall of Famer, even though it will only be for maybe 1-2 years
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