Havent seen any evidence of that yet. Seems like he has been the ultimate team player so far, and has a great attitude...especially considering he knows hes a first ballot HOF'er. I know I might have a little bit of an ego if it were me, but he doesnt seem to. As a long time Falcons fan...believe me...I KNOW divas.
From what I heard he was always fine in KC too...until it was clear they werent trying to win and went to rebuilding mode. Not sure that I blame him there. But you guys probably wouldnt know much about that. You guys havent had a rebuilding season since...**** MacPherson? Anyway, I havent heard of a single character issue involving Gonzalez since he arrived in Atlanta...at least not yet...and from what I read he handled everything as classy in KC as possible. He stayed reasonably quiet and told the owner of his desire to move on.
I'm also thinking something else...trying to hold back but cant...not trying to start a fight but it is what it is. If he were a diva...he might decline interviews on national tv. (pause) Regardless to his reasons or what really happened, when you do that you come off looking like a capital D Diva and kind of a prick (to the rest of us who are indifferent to the Pats). I can understand declining certain questions, or a Tuesday interview beside your car...but NOBODY declines THE* interview! ***The one where they are still on the national broadcast and the sideline reporter is beckoning them. Hell, I think that part of the interview is part of the NFLPA deal tied to the TV contracts!*** Thats worse than Ben Roethlisberger and his shenanigans interviews! Tim Green wrote a really good book and I think one of his rules was, If you are within 1/2 mile of the stadium or practice field, you are fair game from the fans, media, etc. Outside of that is your time and your space. THat can be argued...but when you are still on the FIELD after the game? Geez. Anyway, this is for another thread, but i'm only here for a week, so ill throw it out there as food for thought. Just callin em like I see em. Anyway, when Gonzalez does this, we will know he is a diva.