Kansas City Chiefs’ former tight end Tony Gonzalez has been named among the best NFL players who never won a Super Bowl, according to a recent CBS Sports article. Despite his impressive career, Gonzalez was ranked eighth on the list.
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports highlighted Gonzalez’s closest opportunity for a Super Bowl win: “Best chance: Despite starring on several talented Chiefs teams, Gonzalez’s first playoff win did not come until his 16th season. A member of the Falcons by that time, Gonzalez’s 10-yard touchdown reception gave Atlanta a 10-point lead over the 49ers in the divisional round of the 2012 playoffs.” However, the Falcons lost to San Francisco after two touchdowns by Frank Gore.
Gonzalez retired as one of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history. He holds records for career receiving yards and receptions by a tight end and appeared in 270 out of 272 regular-season games. His accolades include 14 Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
Tony Gonzalez was also named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000s and is remembered for catching a crucial 73-yard pass leading to a winning touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008.
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