[KC Chiefs.com] The Chiefs announced on Monday that TE Tony Gonzalez has been named the club’s 2008 Derrick Thomas Award winner. The honor is voted on by Chiefs players and will be officially presented at the 39th annual 101 Banquet on March 7th.
As a tribute to the late Derrick Thomas, the Chiefs annual Most Valuable Player Award was renamed in his honor following his death in February of 2000.
Gonzalez earned his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl appearance in 2008. The 12-year NFL veteran is taking home the Derrick Thomas Award for the first time in his career. He led all NFL tight ends with 96 catches for 1,058 yards (11.0 avg.) and 10 TDs in 2008 and became the first tight end in NFL history to log four career 1,000-yard seasons. Gonzalez secured the NFL’s tight end triple crown in 2008, ranking first in NFL history among tight ends in receptions (916), receiving yards (10,940), and TD receptions (76).
greatest TE to ever suit up. period. bar none. end of discussion. sorry shannon sharpe, your first after tony.
Comment by Chief fogg — December 29, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Yea, screw shannon sharpe. He isnt a big enough man to admit that Gonzalez is not only a better player, but a better man. AND WHAT THE HELL IS SHANNON SHARPE DOING BEING A SPORTS COMMENTATOR. NOBODY HAS ANY CLUE WHAT THE HELL HE IS TALKING ABOUT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE HE SAYS RUBBA DEBBA DUBBA EVERY OTHER SENTENCE!
Comment by Irv24 — December 30, 2008 @ 7:45 am
way to go tony
Comment by Michael Diedrich — December 31, 2008 @ 12:32 am
Congrats Tony. You are the best TE to ever play the game.
Comment by Craig — December 31, 2008 @ 9:17 am
Best to ever play?! what about ted popson?…….hahaha just kidding, without a doubt tony is the best ever
Comment by CB — December 31, 2008 @ 7:28 pm
hahaha i remember ted popson hall of famer haha
Comment by Mike41 — January 1, 2009 @ 10:58 pm