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http://heraldbulletin.com/sports/x906048142/Camp-Notes-Gonzalez-returns-to-his-roots
Gonzalez: Receiver works to fend off injuries
In quest to stay injury-free, receiver rejoins former trainer
Aug 5, 2011
Written by
Mike Chappell
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Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez shares a laugh with Colts running back Joseph Addai at Colts practice at Anderson University on Wednesday. / MATT DETRICH / The Star
ANDERSON, Ind. -- With so much at stake heading into what might be a career-defining fifth season with the Indianapolis Colts, there was only one place Anthony Gonzalez wanted to be this summer.
It was back home in Columbus, Ohio. The former Ohio State standout receiver determined his best opportunity to prepare for 2011 was to reacquaint himself with the trainer and training methods that helped him become the Colts' 2007 first-round draft pick.
In hindsight, it was the right choice, and one aided by the NFL's 41/2-month lockout. Unable to have any contact with teams, players had to fend for themselves.
"I had a great (summer) of training," Gonzalez said. "I went back to Ohio State and stayed there the entire offseason. I hadn't done that since college and never got hurt when I was in college."
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqtt7Eq7JkM"]Colts training camp: Day 3‏ - YouTube[/ame]
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Well, I live right here in Colts territory, and there isn't a fan that doesn't grimace just hearing Gonzo's name. The majority of Colts fans remember how damn good he looked in '08, it's been so unfortunate the past few years. I truly believe he'll bounce back this season, Collie/Gonzo in the slot, Wayne/Garcon on the edges.
Best of luck Anthony!
Best of luck Anthony!
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GONZALEZ WANTS TO GO
By Craig Kelley - Colts.com
Monday, August 8 2011
ANDERSON ? Anthony Gonzalez is a heady, intelligent, dedicated and talented football player.
The Cleveland native and Ohio State product is starting his fifth year with the Colts. The first two years of his career went the way that is typical for most young players. The second two, however, have been difficult because of injuries.
It has been hard for fans of the team because they would like to see Gonzalez on the field. Sometimes, those well-wishers have been vocal in their wishes to see him on the field. It has been much, much tougher for Gonzalez because of his desire to play, and to play for some special people ? his teammates.
Gonzalez does not devote his sincerest attention to the outside. His dedicated efforts are to be on the field on Sundays when he can make a difference for the team.
?What people say, no, it does not bother me. It bothers me that for the last two seasons I have had to sit on the sidelines and watch my teammates and best friends go out there and do what they love and what I love,? said Gonzalez.
People throughout life do things that bring them personal or professional satisfaction. Gonzalez?s love of football can be seen in his meticulous approach to the game both mentally and physically. What he gets out of it the most is revealing about a person who chooses to reveal himself carefully in words.
?The best part of playing football by far is being able to share the team wins on the field every Sunday. That?s by far the best part of football,? he said. ?Not being able to do that has been disappointing. If other people are disappointed, I assure you I?m more disappointed than anyone else.?
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Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez braces for possibility of being cut
Aug. 30, 2011
Written by
Mike Chappell
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It's possible wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez's most recent injury could be the one that ends his association with the Colts. / ROB GOEBEL / The Star
Anthony Gonzalez has achieved one of his preseason objectives, just not the most critical one.
Heading into training camp last month and in the final year of his contract, the Indianapolis Colts receiver's approach was to embrace and maximize the moment.
"I told myself that as long as I'm here, I'm going to enjoy myself," Gonzalez said Tuesday. "I was going to do everything I could to help this football team. I felt I had a really good camp. The coaches expressed that."
Gonzalez leaned against a wall outside the Colts' locker room and looked at his right leg.
"It's just that I've got this little hamstring injury and they tend to linger for receivers," he said.
It's possible Gonzalez's most recent injury could be the one that ends his association with the Colts.
Rosters must be trimmed from 80 to 53 on Saturday, and there's no assurance the team's 2007 first-round draft pick will be spared.
"I understand it's a realistic possibility, probably more so this year than ever before," Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez is due a 2011 base salary of $1.11 million. He counts $2.1 million against the $120.3 million salary cap. Releasing him would free up nearly $1 million in cap space.
Money, though, likely would be a secondary factor.
"I think (it would be) because of the injuries," Gonzalez said. "My No. 1 goal coming into camp was not missing practice or a game. Obviously that hasn't happened. That's been pretty disappointing."
Coach Jim Caldwell, talking in generalities and not about Gonzalez's situation, recalled one of former coach Tony Dungy's adages when it came to making difficult roster decisions.
"The most important ability is availability," Caldwell said. "It's a long haul. It's a tough season. You want to try to put the best individuals in place to withstand that."
Availability has been Gonzalez's problem.
After having 94 receptions for 1,240 yards and seven touchdowns and missing only three games in his first two seasons, he has been limited by knee and ankle injuries to three games and five catches the past two years.
That magnified the need for a healthy 2011.
Gonzalez saw action in the preseason opener at St. Louis, but suffered an injury to his right hamstring shortly thereafter. He's been in rehab mode ever since. Sunday and Monday, that meant a total of about eight hours of "manual therapy, deep-tissue work, alignment stuff," Gonzalez said. "I've been treating it pretty good, but you've got to be careful."
Yet the final cut looms. It's a time when tough decisions must be made, and everything -- a player's injury history, his cap hit, the makeup of the roster -- must be considered.
The uncertainty surrounding Peyton Manning's availability could further complicate matters. Instead of carrying the normal two quarterbacks, the team likely will keep three, which means losing a spot at another position.
"I totally understand and appreciate the difficulties they have putting the roster together and making sure that it looks and performs how it's supposed to. I get that," Gonzalez said. "That's the business side of the game.
"When cuts come down, I hope more than anything I'm still on this roster. If not, I'll still be rehabbing, getting ready and you go from there. I'm certainly not going to quit."
Asked if he has received any indication from the coaching staff or management of what's to come, Gonzalez shook his head.
"No. I'm sure everyone's frustrated," he said. "But I promise you there's nobody more frustrated about this than I am.
"This is my livelihood. If it comes down and doesn't go my way, it certainly would be incredibly disappointing. But you move on."
http://www.indystar.com/article/20110830/SPORTS03/110830019/
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Notebook: Gonzalez set to return for Colts?
Oft-injured receiver is confident his hamstring is recovered and he'll be ready to play Sunday
Sep 16, 2011
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Mike Chappell
Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (right) has been limited to three games the past two seasons by knee and ankle injuries.
Matt Detrich / The Star
Anthony Gonzalez expressed optimism a balky hamstring issue is behind him and he'll be available Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts host the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium.
"It's gone well," the veteran receiver said Thursday of his rehabilitation, "and I'm excited to hopefully get back out there."
Gonzalez then jokingly reconsidered. He recalled previous occasions when he believed he had recovered from this injury or that ailment and informed the media he was ready to return.
"That sometimes jinxes me with you guys," he said.
Gonzalez has been dealing with an injury to his right hamstring since mid-August. It kept him out of the final three preseason games and last Sunday's season opener at Houston.
The 2007 first-round draft pick returned to practice on a limited basis last week but has been full-go this week.
"I practiced (Wednesday), felt great," he said. "I was kind of curious to see how it would go, and I really do feel like it went well."
He handled another full workload Thursday, and his eagerness to return to the lineup is understandable. Knee and ankle injuries have limited Gonzalez to three games and five receptions the past two seasons.
"I'm a football player. That's what I do," Gonzalez said. "I try to play football for the Indianapolis Colts, and to not be able to do that for the last two years and then again for last week, it's frustrating. It really is.
"But I'm still standing. I can still do some things. I'm looking forward to it."
http://www.indystar.com/article/20110916/SPORTS03/109160342/Notebook-Gonzalez-set-return-Colts-
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Spotlight On ... Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez
Published: Saturday, September 17, 2011
By Jodie Valade, The Plain Dealer
AP file
Recent seasons have been a struggle for former Buckeye Anthony Gonzalez as injuries have kept him out of the Colts lineup.
INDIANAPOLIS -- If Anthony Gonzalez is on the field Sunday, consider it a success. Of course, making a catch or two would be nice, too. But Gonzalez, who was born in Avon Lake and played at St. Ignatius and Ohio State, would be happy just to finally be back where he hasn't spent much time at all the past two seasons.
The receiver missed all but three games in the past two seasons because of two separate knee injuries.
He missed last week's season opener nursing a hamstring injury.
At long last, he's feeling pretty healthy, and Gonzalez hopes his return can come against his hometown Browns today.
"I'm really looking forward to this week," Gonzalez told reporters in Indianapolis. "One thing I've been trying to do is just keep a perspective about everything and to stay hungry and humble. I think I've done it to a certain degree. I'm raring to go. I'm ready."
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http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/09/spotlight_on_colts_wr_anthony.html
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