Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez
Anthony David Gonzalezis a former American football tight end who played 17 seasons in the National Football League. He played college football and college basketball at University of California, Berkeley, and was recognized as a consensus All-American in football. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. Gonzalez, a fourteen-time Pro Bowl selection, currently holds the NFL records for receptions, touchdown receptionsand total receiving yardsby a tight end. Gonzalez was also...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth27 February 1976
CityTorrance, CA
I am happy for Antonio. He came out and played great today, one of the best games I have ever seen by a tight end,
That's why he's one of the best in the league. That's why we go out there and play hard for ourselves and for him. For him to come out in those circumstances . . . That's why I love playing with him.
He's not playing around. I think he's going to bring that edge.
This is my ninth year here and I've been to the playoffs only twice and we've lost both times. Definitely, it would be a huge disappointment if we don't make the playoffs this year.
I'd rather just stay quiet and play the game. Winning is hard enough as it is.
Tight end is one of the hardest positions to play in football. It's right up there with quarterback and cornerback. You have to have the skills of a wide receiver and the strength of an offensive lineman, and it's not easy to balance those two.
I love football. The games are a pure rush. By the time I'm done playing, I want to be among the best tight ends ever to play the game.
It's important to me to be a complete player.
It doesn't matter that I play football. Anybody can make a difference in life.
Football is my love. Football is what I'm going to do. I'm a football player first.
(Ryan) just took control of the offense. He was poised. He just made plays. Matt is a great quarterback. The more he plays, the better he's going to get. He just needs to get on the field to show his ability.
I think (offensive coordinator) Al Saunders did a great job figuring out what didn't work,
I didn't go downfield at all. It's frustrating. I haven't even sniffed the end zone this year. The Eagles didn't do anything special to stop me. I just didn't get the opportunity. I need to get the ball to help this team win.
Leadership doesn't come from age. He's a young leader. He's not just any other backup quarterback coming into the game. We know what he's capable of.