Gonzo Gone! No Big Surprise At All

[ColtsPacersfan]

Since he was also injury proned.

[chrisfarley]

source?

[MTC]

He is a free agent.

[Andy]

There is no source and there is no news on him in Indy. He's a FA and could return to the Colts.

[Dan]

Another receiver gone though not one we'll miss. Hardly got on the pitch and when he did, he wasn't very good. Down to Blair White and Austin Collie for wideouts though... quite alarming.

[ColtsPacersfan]

Can't find the link. But this was from the Indianapolis Star Sports FB page statues.

Often-injured WR Anthony Gonzalez won't be back with the Colts next season. The five-year veteran received a call from the team on Friday, thanking him for his service but informing him he wouldn't be offered a new contract. "It's a business. First and foremost and always, it's a business. I mean it's a sport and everything, but it always comes back to being a business," said Gonzalez.

[MTC]

Can't find the link. But this was from the Indianapolis Star Sports FB page statues.

Often-injured WR Anthony Gonzalez won't be back with the Colts next season. The five-year veteran received a call from the team on Friday, thanking him for his service but informing him he wouldn't be offered a new contract. "It's a business. First and foremost and always, it's a business. I mean it's a sport and everything, but it always comes back to being a business," said Gonzalez.

I saw it just now. Not surprising.

[MTC]

I wonder if Wayne or Garcon received a call yet.

[Smonroe]

Sadly, if we kept him he'd be a starter.

[21isSuperman]

Sadly, if we kept him he'd be a starter.

For how many games?

It's unfortunate to see him go, but it is the best decision. He hasn't shown he can stay healthy. I wouldn't have been upset to see him stay on a very low cap hit contract, but I guess the new regime doesn't think he deserves to stay. Unfortunate because at the start of the year, he was really determined to get his starting position back

[Smonroe]

For how many games?

It's unfortunate to see him go, but it is the best decision. He hasn't shown he can stay healthy. I wouldn't have been upset to see him stay on a very low cap hit contract, but I guess the new regime doesn't think he deserves to stay. Unfortunate because at the start of the year, he was really determined to get his starting position back

I'm not sure what the real story was on him. He appeared to be healthy most of last season but rarely got in games. And when he was in he wasn't used.

It will be interesting to see if he has a career elsewhere.

[TennEngr]

We will need to get a solid WR.

[Indeee]

Im surprised at this I really thought the Colts would've offered him a minimum 1 year offer to see if he could stay healthy. No other team I believe would take a chance on him.

[SubZero]

There is no source and there is no news on him in Indy. He's a FA and could return to the Colts.

I heard on indystar.com they called Gonzalaz saying that he wont be offered a contract

[Smonroe]

We will need to get a solid WR.

Yeah, I won't be surprised if they get Luck a playmate in the 2nd round so they can grow together ala Peyton/Marvin.

We have so many needs, you could make an argument for just about any position except QB at that pick, but the fans need something to get excited about on a team that currently has no playmakers under contract.

[CCH]

Another retired jersey lol. I thought we would offer him a vet minimum contract.

[TWR1993]

First they cut Painter and now they tell Gonzo they don't want him back the Colts are going crazy.

[KeyserSoza]

Thank God. One less injury prone "player". I love it when buckeyes get disposed of

[Andy]

Just got the news, good to see him gone. He just takes up cap space and room on the roster. He gets injured too much now and he's been useless. Have fun in Oakland Gonzo! That's where I think he goes.

[UndecidedFrog]

We will need to get a solid WR.

Or 2 or 3.

[Gavin]

wheres the report saying hes officially gone?

[chad72]

Or 2 or 3.

2 is minimum, IMO, in a strong WR draft class.

[chad72]

"Another one bites the dust" is the Colts anthem this offseason, whether it is a coach or player , lol

[UndecidedFrog]

2 is minimum, IMO, in a strong WR draft class.

Ideally, I would like a minimum stable of 10 receivers on the team. 5 WRs + 2 TEs (who can also run block and pass protect) + 2 RBs (who can also run and pass protect) + 1FB (who can run block, run and pass protect)

[GoDeep]

He really had a lot of upside when he started. Sorry his career took a nosedive.

Oh well.

[carmelcolt]

the Colts actually offered Gonzo a contract but apparently he didn't know he was a yard short from reaching it off the desk, then hurt himself falling for it

[chad72]

If the players who missed games due to injury survive injuries better under the strength and conditioning regimen of a different team, what would we then think about that? Just throwing it out there.

[UndecidedFrog]

If the players who missed games due to injury survive injuries better under the strength and conditioning regimen of a different team, what would we then think about that? Just throwing it out there.

Then it would point to yet another of our past failings.

[colts8718]

Since he was also injury proned.

Gonzo is an injury waiting to happen

[Jules]

Oh yes, Gonzo. Another thrilling first round pick by the genius Bill Polian to set this team over the top.

[coltfaninnewyork]

More than no surprise is who cares?The guy for the most part was a hugh bust,do to injuries bit still a big bust.

[John Dee]

If the players who missed games due to injury survive injuries better under the strength and conditioning regimen of a different team, what would we then think about that? Just throwing it out there.

IMO players like Addai and Gonzo were just milking injuries for a easy paycheck.. I am not sad one bit to see either of them gone.

[ReMeDy]

Three great reasons to cut Gonzo:

1.) Injury prone.

2.) Paying him 1st round money.

3.) Must develop new chemistry with a new QB, so may as well go with new WR's as well.

The decision makes perfect sense to me. I like this decision even better than dropping Curtis Painter. At least Painter played and didn't cost so much!

[southwest1]

Keep it up Grigson!!! Nice job of cutting WR Gonzo another injury prone player. It's getting to the point that no Chris or Bill Polian drafted player will be on the active roster. Good!!! It's about time we clearly the decks once & for all.

[UndecidedFrog]

Keep it up Grigson!!! Nice job of cutting WR Gonzo another injury prone player. It's getting to the point that no Chris or Bill Polian drafted player will be on the active roster. Good!!! It's about time we clearly the decks once & for all.

Technically, he was not cut. He played out his 5-year contract with the Colts, and the team opted not to re-sign him to a new contract.

No release was issued, no dead cap space to worry about.

[chad72]

Keep it up Grigson!!! Nice job of cutting WR Gonzo another injury prone player. It's getting to the point that no Chris or Bill Polian drafted player will be on the active roster. Good!!! It's about time we clearly the decks once & for all.

I am just reminded of how in 5 years, no one drafted by Matt Millen was around in the roster put together by the now Lions GM Martin Mayhew. Now, the Lions are contending.

But I would have never thought I would use Matt Millen and Bill Polian in the same sentence a few years ago w.r.t a similar situation. Hopefully, the purge is limited to only the ones not providing value .

[chad72]

Then it would point to yet another of our past failings.

It would also then make you wonder "what if we had retained Clark or Addai under a new fitness regimen", that is where I was going with it.

[Malakai432]

For how many games?

It's unfortunate to see him go, but it is the best decision. He hasn't shown he can stay healthy. I wouldn't have been upset to see him stay on a very low cap hit contract, but I guess the new regime doesn't think he deserves to stay. Unfortunate because at the start of the year, he was really determined to get his starting position back

I would give him midway through the 3rd quarter, game one.

[UndecidedFrog]

It would also then make you wonder "what if we had retained Clark or Addai under a new fitness regimen", that is where I was going with it.

D. Clark age 33 for the upcoming season

J. Addai age 30 for the upcoming season

In the case of the above 2, maybe they would be performing as if they were reaching their prime instead of how they performed in the last 2 years. For both these players, based on their recent performances, I see them as being passed their prime, and getting paid as if they were reaching their prime.

[Peyton and Eli fan]

Anyone got a link? I have yet to see anything official on this one.