Three days before the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons brilliantly filled their void at the TE position. GM Thomas Dimitroff worked out a deal to acquire 33 year old Pro Bowler, Tony Gonzalez from the Kansas City Chiefs for just a 2010 2nd round draft pick. Gonzalez may be aging, but his skills are not in decline (TG caught 93 passes last season). This move gives young signal caller, Matt Ryan, a tremendous weapon between the 20's and inside the red zone. The former Chief is not just a playmaker with the ball in his hands. The veteran TE is also an outstanding blocker. His presence on the field will make life easier for runningbacks Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood. The trade appears to be a win-win situation for the Falcons. Although they'll send their 2nd round pick to KC in 2010, Atlanta will still have many options available in the future draft. Due to the losses of veterans Keith Brooking, Michael Boley, Lawyer Milloy, and Dominique Foxworth, the Falcons could receive as many as 4 supplemental draft picks in 2010.
The only negative: Atlanta still needs a defense. Although this move inches the Falcons closer towards becoming an NFC power, there are still many holes on the other side of the ball.
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Think he will be a good addition, barring injury. He's managed over the years to stay in good shape and has performed very well. I also remember his days at Cal as both an outstanding football and basketball player. I think the Hawkd could use him during the playoffs (well, if they could, that is).
Hawks could always use more rebounding and D. Didn't see him in college, but TG is a great athlete.
How bout those Bruins this fall? Can Neuheisel bring them back to national prominence?
Robster
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