Re: NFL says Anthony Gonzalez can't attend Mandatory Minicamp <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Anthony Gonzalez knows where he wants to be this weekend: at the Indianapolis Colts' West 56th Street complex for a mandatory three-day minicamp.The Colts' first-round draft pick has been prohibited from participating in the minicamp -- by the NFL, no less -- because he was one of 35 rookies invited to Reebok's NFL Player Rookie Premier. It's a major happening for the league and its sponsors, and begins today in Los Angeles.Gonzalez initially declined the invitation, intent on participating in minicamp. When a few other players followed suit, the NFL's Management Council stepped in and sent memos to all 32 teams. The "invitation'' would be honored. Even if a player decided not to participate in the sponsor-related event, he could not attend his team's minicamp.The Colts could not be reached for comment.Mike McCartney, Gonzalez's agent, said his client wasn't happy with the situation."Gonzo is distraught,'' McCartney said. "He wants to play football.''</div>
Re: NFL says Anthony Gonzalez can't attend Mandatory Minicamp That is extremely stupid by the NFL. Why would you prohibit players from participating in Mini-camp.
