There are many subplots in any NFL game. The players have some very interesting stories. We are seeing that with Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez as he prepares for the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49er's on Sunday.
Gonzalez said this might be the last year of a remarkable career of 16 seasons. He was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1997. He shined on mediocre teams until he asked for a trade after the 2009 season. He ended up in Atlanta in exchange for a 2010 draft pick.
He holds the NFL career record for TD's by a tight and with 103 as well as total receiving yards by a TE with 14,268. When his team defeated the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday and moved onto the NFC Championship game, it marked the first playoff win for Gonzalez in his career.
Pats fans are getting ready for their 7th AFC title game in 12 years. Gonzalez just got his first playoff win in 16 seasons. Fans often take things for granted, but players don't. Miami Dolphins QB went to the Super Bowl in his second season, but never went back again during his 17 year career.
Like Marino, Gonzalez holds a slew of NFL records and has 13 selections to the Pro Bowl. However, he played on lousy teams and never got the chance to shine on the big stage. Sunday could be the last game of his career.
I hope he gets a chance to play in the Super Bowl.
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