buffaloboyinATL Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I just heard Tony Gonzalez on radio with Colin Cowherd. He was talking about AB and mentioned that when he went from KC to Atlanta, the Bills tried to get him to come there but he declined. That is the first I have heard of that. Was that common knowledge? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Never heard that either 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 We sucked back then, so yeah I would have too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Gronk was better 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Can we now start the Tony Gonzalez hate? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Didn’t know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yeah he didn't wanna come here back then. Cant say I blame him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 interesting. Now don't like T. Gonzalez! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan5121 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) I remember hearing that. But keep in mind, when this happened, I believe it was the week before the Chargers game in 2008 with Trent Edwards, who looked pretty good at the time. So I don’t know if the issue was winning as we were 4-1 at that point I think. Maybe he just didn’t want to move further north? Edit- found this link. I guess it was between us and the packers, so I assume he just preferred GB. But it fell apart at the last second when KC upped their asking price to a 2nd https://thepowersweep.com/blog/packers-tight-end-tony-gonzalez-chiefs-2008-trade Edited September 10, 2019 by billsfan5121 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yeah it was actually when we looked like we would be good in 2008 I think we were 5-1 at the time and Gonzo nixed coming here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Never heard it but it does not suprise me. This is a different team now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: We sucked back then, so yeah I would have too. I agree. I am definitely not hating on him for the decision, I was just surprised I never heard that before. He didn't say it as a dig on Buffalo by the way. Cowherd made the statement that AB had no control over being traded to the Raiders and Gonzalez used the Buffalo example to say that some players, like him and AB, can control where they go in a trade. He was basically saying if Brown didn't want to go to Oakland in the first place, he could have said no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Bastard's probably in the MS-13. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Fresh scoop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboski Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Bummer but we had a reputation so somewhat understandable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Was this when he went vegan? Because it really explains his bitchy attitude. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said: We sucked back then, so yeah I would have too. Alpha, unless we were born and raised here...man, we probably all would have. BTW, nice grab by Zay on Sunday. ? EDIT: Why I love this board? because no one jumped on me for accidentally spelling would w-o-o-d an hour ago. ? Edited September 10, 2019 by dollars 2 donuts 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alphadawg7 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I agree. I am definitely not hating on him for the decision, I was just surprised I never heard that before. He didn't say it as a dig on Buffalo by the way. Cowherd made the statement that AB had no control over being traded to the Raiders and Gonzalez used the Buffalo example to say that some players, like him and AB, can control where they go in a trade. He was basically saying if Brown didn't want to go to Oakland in the first place, he could have said no. Yeah which is why I think its false and silly to assume AB orchestrated his way to NE from while he was still in Pitt. I fully believe he started down this path once him and Mayock butted heads though, but I think initially he was fine going to Oak and that its a stretch for anyone to say he planned this from before he was traded anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisker A Tasker Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 i wonder...if they had gotten Tony would they have still acquired T.O.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I just heard Tony Gonzalez on radio with Colin Cowherd. He was talking about AB and mentioned that when he went from KC to Atlanta, the Bills tried to get him to come there but he declined. That is the first I have heard of that. Was that common knowledge? Yeah it was common knowledge.......we were a little chapped about that on TSW.........thought we were destined for the playoffs after the fast start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I'm guessing a lot of players declined to come to Buffalo over the years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Alpha, unless we were born and raised here...man, we probably all wood have. BTW, nice grab by Zay on Sunday. ? Yup very true...sadly for me, I was not born and raised in B-lo, and never even been there. I chose this pain when I lived in 49er country with the hey day of Montana and then Young...hahaha And lol on Zay, which grab you referring to...the -2 yard one or the 20 yard one on his way to 2 rec (on 5 targets) and 18 total yards on a day Allen threw 37 times hehe Edited September 10, 2019 by Alphadawg7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 For the better part of the last two decades I suspect many players turned us down. We, if things proceed well will see this change, I believe it is starting to trend in the right direction, this seasons success will mend a lot of that problem. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I remember hearing this before, but don't have any source or link to which I can point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 we didn't have a QB back then and we were part of 15 years of complete suckitude. Players like Tony weren't going to waste their twilight years with Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Eh he's a turrible actor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, ddaryl said: we didn't have a QB back then and we were part of 15 years of complete suckitude. Players like Tony weren't going to waste their twilight years with Buffalo It was a valid rationale to add Gonzales to prop up Trentative 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 We still had a pretty solid reputation for being tight with Mr. Wilson’s Wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 So we hate him, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I can’t sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: So we hate him, right? quick someone start a story of how Tom Brady would never want to come Buffalo. then the hate would be unanimous !! Edited September 10, 2019 by SlimShady'sGhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Chandler#81 said: So we hate him, right? Well, it is kind of fresh, since I just found out about it, but I think I can force myself to let it go and move on. Here's to hoping our seemingly endless quest for a competent TE is finally over. Just now, SlimShady'sGhost said: quick someone start a story of how Tom Brady never wanted to come here.. then the hate would be unanimous !! It already is unanimous. He made fun of our hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I Didn’t know that. I don’t blame him. It worked out for Tony and Atlanta and honestly he wouldn’t of done much to help the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Ancient history. Water under the bridge. I'm concerned with our current team, its management and its players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 This was a big story back then. Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I remember us being in play for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 he said he didn't want to "go up there" because they weren't winning.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Any smart player with a choice would’ve avoided us back then. Organization had no direction, we were giving away a home game in Toronto, and there was a very real possibility we were relocating once Ralph died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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