Gonzo update (NYG, PHI, BUF)
 

Late Sunday night a report out of Buffalo has the Bills offering a 2009 third-round pick for Gonzalez. The Chiefs are sticking to their initial demands of a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick.

Earlier in the evening the New York Giants moved off their offer of a single draft pick, reportedly a sixth-rounder for Gonzalez, and are now willing to talk about a first-day pick. But there’s also another team in the mix, the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to our Eagles source, Philadelphia does not want Gonzalez winding up in a Giants uniform. That has the Chiefs in the catbird seat and signals the likely end of the Gonzalez era in Kansas City. http://kan.scout.com/a.z?s=115&p=2&c...%2f800329.html

Chiefs could be lying about the Eagles being interested, but that would be awesome if the Eagles got him. I've been saying it for a few days now.

Interesting. I feel like the Giants are the most likely team to land him.

Exactly. It sounds like KC is leaking info to drive his price up.

My feeling is he ends up in Buffalo. I'd definitly do it for a third rounder, but nothing more. I don't see why the Birds would make a move to get him. Getting him doesn't bring Westbrook back any sooner.

Like some of us have been saying on the Eagles board, though -- 1st, it draws attention from either a safety or linebacker -- which should help in the running game (whether it's Westbrook or Buckhalter). Second, it gives the defense another guy to focus on besides Westbrook. It won't be quite as great as when we had TO and Westbrook, but it'll be another weapon that helps open up Westbrook and other players in the passing game. Third, he's a better blocker and better overall player than L.J. Smith. Fourth, doesn't hurt to keep him away from the Giants.

And I forgot 5th: This team has sucked in the red zone since last year. I've wanted a big target for a while.

I was always under the impression that Gonzo sucked at blocking.

Re: Reason four - I don't buy that any team would get a player to cockblock another team. Especially when your giving up a first day pick.

Gonzo is an above average blocker...Actually hes pretty darn good. When the O-line took the hit a few yrs ago he was kept in to block and his numbers took a hit.

Just ask Gresh

Hell tell ya

A league source told Warpaint Illustrated.com Monday evening, that the three teams that continue to show the most interest are the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and New York Giants.

While sources say Gonzalez has marked the Giants as his top choice, New York hasn't shown as much interest in the nine-time Pro Bowler as the two other teams. However, that could change based on the Giants’ 35-14 loss to the Cleveland Browns Monday night.

At the heart of the issue for the Giants is the fact they’ve only offered a sixth-round pick. Another league source told Warpaint Illustrated.com that the team is reluctant to trade a first-day pick for Gonzalez.

The Giants have two extra picks (second and fifth-rounders) they acquired in the Jeremy Shockey trade with New Orleans, but our source says that as of Monday night, the consensus was to keep those picks and not deal them to Kansas City for Gonzalez.

Buffalo has shown strong interest, but Gonzalez isn’t thrilled about the prospects of joining the upstart Bills. It’s not known if Gonzalez can veto any trade, but sources confirm Buffalo is not his ideal destination.

Philadelphia's interest could be legitimate, as their starting tight end, will be an unrestricted free agent in March. The Eagles, per another league source, are concerned that the Giants will change their stance and upgrade their offer to Kansas City, so they remain in the hunt.

The fact both the Redskins and Giants lost games this weekend could sway the Eagles to bolster their offense and make a strong pitch to acquire Gonzalez before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Gonzalez's contract expires after the 2011 season and he has base salaries of: $1 million (2008), $4 million (2009), $4.5 million (2010), and $5.75 million (2010).

Warpaint Illustrated.com has also confirmed Gonzalez has roster bonuses of $2 million due in 2010 and 2011. His cap number in 2010 is $8.5 million and he has a cap number of around $9.75 million in 2011.

In other news, it appears at the moment that running back Larry Johnson isn’t going anywhere, at least not until the offseason. The Chiefs didn’t receive a single legitimate offer for Johnson, but Kansas City has continued to receive inquiries from the New England Patriots concerning quarterback Damon Huard. http://kan.scout.com/a.z?s=115&p=2&c...%2f800732.html

Eagles have no chance. 0, zip, nada.

I really don't think the Giants will get him either. For a third rounder, I'd do it. A fourth and Sinorice Moss, I'd also do.