The Kansas City Chiefs were lucky enough to enjoy perhaps the greatest tight end in National Football League history for the better part of 12 seasons. Tony Gonzalez was drafted in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft by general manager Carl Peterson and went on to play 17 seasons, reaching the Pro Bowl 14 times and being named an All-Pro another 10 times.
Gonzalez finished his career with 1,325 catches and 15,127 yards along with 111 touchdowns, all records for a tight end. Only Jerry Rice has more receiving yardage, showcasing Gonzalez’s dominance.
On Friday, Gonzalez took time to speak with me about many topics, including the Chiefs current state, Alex Smith, and a few of his ventures.