Atlanta Falcons: Who are the Top 5 Tight Ends of All-Time for the Falcons?

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 23: Tight end Arthur Cox #88 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on as he sits on the bench during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 23, 1986 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 20-0. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /

4 of 4

Pick Analysis. Tony Gonzalez. 1. TE. 2009-2013, California. player. 44. Scouting Report

Although he is known for playing in Kansas City (and his funny introductions), Tony Gonzalez spent five years in Atlanta and retired a Dirty Bird. He came to Atlanta in the hope of winning a Super Bowl and although that didn’t happen, Gonzalez did help Atlanta have one of their most successful periods ever where Gonzalez earned his first playoff win. In his 5 years in Atlanta, Gonzalez had 409 receptions for 4,187 yards and 35 touchdowns while making the Pro Bowl 4 times and the All-Pro team once.

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 29: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on December 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Next: Falcons Should Ignore Julio Skipping Camp

Despite having slightly worse stats than Alge Crumpler, I put Tony Gonzalez ahead because of his overall talent, the success of his teams, and how he was able to perform at Alge’s level while being significantly older.

Home/Atlanta Falcons