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Tanier also writes about how the Panthers need to improve their nickel package, but he also touches on another important point. The Carolina linebackers struggled in coverage against tight ends last season. That’s not a good thing when you play in a...
In today's league, defensive coordinators want the ability to keep their base defense on the field vs. three wide receiver looks. And to do that, you need a safety that can walk down over the slot. Plus, think of the TE position and Jimmy Graham,...
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons (L) and Michael Strahan, former NFL player for the Giants attend Pepsi Pre-Super Bowl Party at Indiana State Museum on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. View Photo »
We talked about it after the game
They referenced the fact that he is obviously a student of the game and is adept at making audibles at the line based on what he can see from a defense. Finally, they touched on heart. In a decision that seriously surprised me, they agreed the Perfect...
By all accounts, Ryan had a more-than-respectable season in 2011, throwing for 4,376 yards and 29 touchdowns. Now entering his fifth season in the league and complete with an elite receiving duo in Roddy White and Julio Jones, not to mention Tony...
However, before Jones even came along, Douglas did not reach expectations. Obviously it's tough to expect anything from him as a rookie (2008) since the Falcons were rebuilding at the time, but still they reached the postseason. As for Douglas, he was...
Atlanta Falcons teammates tight end Tony Gonzalez (88), and wide receiver Roddy White (84) pose with Hawaiian models Aureana Tseu, left, and U'ilani LaBoy, during the NFC team photos at NFL football's Pro Bowl, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 in Kapolei, Hawaii. View Photo »
They’re a very good football team. They have a very good quarterback, a very good running game – (RB Michael) Turner’s a very good back – and obviously they have some very good receivers in (WR) Julio Jones and (TE) Tony Gonzalez. They’re a very well-balanced offense and we just need to play our game. W...
Allen is a guy who can immediately enter the NFL and be an effective rookie weapon, especially working alongside a veteran like Eli Manning. Explosive tight ends are the new fad in the NFL. Guys like Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham, Aaron Hernandez, Jason...
What Ryan does in the regular season in 2012 really won’t matter too much. He has a talented team with Roddy White, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez, and Michael Turner. The Falcons should win football games, and they probably will win at least 10. But if...
Anthony "Tony" David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976 in Huntington Beach, California) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round (13th overall pick) of the 1997 NFL Draft out of the University of California Full Article
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez takes his son Nikko, 9, from a family friend after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 45-24.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez gets ready for an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Atlanta. Gonzalez has signed a one-year contract extension with the Falcons, ending speculation he would retire after the season.
View Photo »CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 11: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks a tackle during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 11, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) runs the ball after a catch against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina December 11, 2011.
View Photo »HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons drops a pass while being covered by strong safety Glover Quin #29 of the Houston Texans on December 4, 2011 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Texans won 17 to 10.
View Photo »HOUSTON - DECEMBER 04: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by safety Danieal Manning #38 at Reliant Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez, center, sits on the field after the final play of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Houston. The Texans won 17-10.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 26: Michael Palmer #81 of the Atlanta Falcons is congratulated by Tony Gonzalez #88 after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at the Georgia Dome on November 26, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Tony Gonzalez #88 and the Atlanta Falcons celebrate a touchdown by Michael Palmer #81 against the Minnesota Vikings at Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) is hit by Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (R) battles with Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan in the first half of their NFL football game Atlanta, Georgia November 20, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons' tight end Tony Gonzalez (R), celebrates with teammate wide receiver Eric Weems after a first half touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of their NFL football game Atlanta, Georgia November 20, 2011. At rear is Tennessee Titans' cornerback Jason McCourty.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in a touchdown reception against Jordan Babineaux #26 of the Tennessee Titans at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) is hit by Tennessee Titans strong safety Jordan Babineaux (26) and Titans middle linebacker Colin McCarthy (52) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Atlanta. Gonzalez was ruled down on the play.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) scores a touchdown as Tennessee Titans strong safety Jordan Babineaux (26) defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) scores a touchdown as New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (56) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) prepares to make the catch as New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Scott Shanle (58) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons teammates tight end Tony Gonzalez (88), and wide receiver Roddy White (84) pose with Hawaiian models Aureana Tseu, left, and U'ilani LaBoy, during the NFC team photos at NFL football's Pro Bowl, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 in Kapolei, Hawaii.
View Photo »INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 6: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in a one-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 6, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Falcons defeated the Colts 31-7.
View Photo »INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 6: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a one-yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez #88 in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 6, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Falcons defeated the Colts 31-7.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) runs off the field after their 23-16 win over the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) is tackled by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Bobby Carpenter (59), Amari Spievey, right, and linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) is stopped by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Bobby Carpenter, rear, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) pulls in a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.
View Photo »Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez takes his son Nikko, 9, from a family friend after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 45-24.
View Photo »We talked about it after the game
They’re a very good football team. They have a very good quarterback, a very good running game – (RB Michael) Turner’s a very good back – and obviously they have some very good receivers in (WR) Julio Jones and (TE) Tony Gonzalez. They’re a very well-balanced offense and we just need to play our game. W...
They blitz a lot to force the pass ... They’re aggressive, they don’t quit. Every player from top to bottom is all out, from the whistle to the whistle. That’s one thing that we know we have to go out there with that kind of mindset.
There’s no one taking a play off out there. It’s to the whistle ... You better be prepared because you’ll get embarrassed if you try to take a play off.
It’s important that guys make those plays when we are struck with adversity ... It’s only going to help us against the really good teams that we are eventually going to go against.
He's being really smart with the ball
We know we're a lot better than that ... Sooner or later we're going to hit our stride.
I've been on that side of the fence before as far as playing on a team that's struggling
I’m most thankful for my family and my friends, health ... The free stuff in life is most important. I’ve figured that out the hard way at times. It’s one of those things. I love doing what I do for a living, but it’s really the relationships that I’m thankful for.
Once we get to the playoff-caliber teams, we've got to be able to put that ball in the end zone
To me, out of all those milestones, I won’t be able to really enjoy until the season is over and really until I retire
A win is a win ... Hopefully, we can use that as a springboard to catapult our season. We ‘re a good football team and to lose the way we did last week was a little devastating, so it feels good to get a win today.
