In the weeks following the Falcons trade for 10-time Pro Bowler Tony Gonzalez few details emerged on how he'll integrate into the team's offense. He'll catch passes, but the Falcons built the offense around Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner. "Tony will help our offense in a number of ways," Mularkey said at the close of June organized team activities. "One thing he's going to do is that he's a productive blocker and that's important in our offense... As successful as he's been as a receiver, he's a good blocker too and he really doesn't get the credit that he should." At 6-foot-5 and 251 pounds, Gonzalez has size to push people around but his ability to shake defenders and soft hands made him the most prolific pass catcher at his position. If you double team somebody, someones going to get open, Gonzalez said. If its one-on-one, we have to get open. Do I think Ill catch 100 balls? I dont have to. This is something were all going to work together on. Ive been fortunate to have such a good career. Its not about breaking records and all that stuff. Its about going out there and moving those chains... Im going to help those guys. I feel like Ive got some stuff they can learn and Im going to learn from them. I dont mind putting in the work, I never have, and hopefully they feel the same way I do.
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