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The NFL headed to Cleveland for Thursday Night Football tonight on the first day of Fall. Based on what tony Gonzalez chose to wear during the pre-game show for the matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, some might believe that it is much colder there than a fall day in Cleveland.
In fact, he looks like he’s in the middle of the “Endless Night” that the characters in the Game of Thrones universe spent centuries trying to prevent.
Gonzalez is was wearing a pair of gloves and had a blanket on his lap during the pre-game show, a choice that fans have been roasting him for.
Tony Gonzalez is getting roasted for bundling up on a 60 degree day in Cleveland
Tony Gonzalez, wearing gloves during pregame, looks as if he’s sitting in a block of ice while everyone else on set hasn’t noticed the cool (not cold) weather. pic.twitter.com/2P5kLDAiet
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 22, 2022
One fan pointed out the weather forecast while making fun of Gonzalez for his gloves
Tony Gonzalez is wearing gloves during the pregame show lol pic.twitter.com/S4jttyVmfL
— Well Behaved Account (@LouBegaFreak_69) September 23, 2022
Another pointed out that Gonzalez requested a space heater to deal with the crisp fall air.
Watching this pregame on Amazon, Tony Gonzalez is wearing gloves, literally has a blanket on his lap and Charissa Thompson said he requested a space heater.
It’s SIXTY DEGREES. #Browns pic.twitter.com/upcxsw3rwl
— Justin (@MurphyFergusonn) September 22, 2022
This fan also wasn’t impressed with his decision to wear gloves.
What the hell is Tony Gonzalez wearing on his hands? #thursdaynight #SteelerNation pic.twitter.com/yxBxGYC3KN
— J (@kidmanboro) September 23, 2022
There could be an explanation for the wardrobe choice from Tony Gonzalez. Tony G maddest clear pregame that he believes the Steelers should be preparing to turn to Kenny Pickett if Mitch Trubisky doesn’t start playing better.
Kenny Pickett.
Kenny Powers.
Kenny Loggins.
Tony Gonzalez would rather see any guy named "Kenny" play over Mitch Trubisky.
— Wes Crosby (@OtherNHLCrosby) September 23, 2022
Pickett famously wore a pair of gloves when playing QB in college, so maybe this is a way for Gonzalez to support the quarterback he believes should be starting for the Steelers.