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DropKickFlutie · 01-01-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jays52

The other important thing to recognize in this great statistical receiving season is that Gronk is a focal point of the blocking game as well. A great blocking tight end just blew up the receiving records. That doesn't happen.

He is the most complete, best tight end in the NFL and he's 22.

Gronk is the best TE in the game, but the Pats broke the record with their innovative 2-TE offense the same way Moss/Welker broke records when teams weren't used to defending the new Meyer spread attack. I don't think Gronk will ever achieve these numbers again in his career, similar to what happened to Moss after 2007.

One reason Gronk does so well is because of Aaron Hernandez. When they both line up across the defense, the better coverage linebacker usually lines up against Hernandez. This gives Gronk a better matchup. This is why it is imperative that the Patriots lock up Hernandez and keep both tight ends here long term.

TB146 · 01-01-2012, 03:32 PM

I think Graham ended the day with 1310 yards, and Gronk with 1322. Close!

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 01-01-2012, 03:33 PM

man these TE's are amazing

andrewgarrr · 01-01-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sivy

Now its 100% for sure that Gronk is better receiving TE than Jimmy.

Fixed that for you.

Gronk was always, undoubtedly, the better complete TE. Now he is also, undoubtedly, the better receiving and blocking TE than Graham, and the overall best TE in the league.

letekro · 01-01-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sivy

I was starting to wonder if he had the record or not. They said NOTHING about it all game. Fail.

Looks like Chriqui and Cross haven't improved since their abysmal, lifeless preseason performances. I guess we shouldn't expect much given that they are CBS's ninth ranked broadcast team.

***Peachhead*** · 01-01-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewgarrr

Gronk owns the single season TD and YDS record for TE.

*Thanks to that pass by Hoyer.

BB clapping on the sidelines suggests they went to Gronk specifically for the record?

I hope he kept that ball. I suspect Canton is going to want it...to go into the display case near where Gronk's bust will eventually be.

***AndyJohnson*** · 01-01-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DropKickFlutie

Gronk is the best TE in the game, but the Pats broke the record with their innovative 2-TE offense the same way Moss/Welker broke records when teams weren't used to defending the new Meyer spread attack. I don't think Gronk will ever achieve these numbers again in his career, similar to what happened to Moss after 2007.

One reason Gronk does so well is because of Aaron Hernandez. When they both line up across the defense, the better coverage linebacker usually lines up against Hernandez. This gives Gronk a better matchup. This is why it is imperative that the Patriots lock up Hernandez and keep both tight ends here long term.

I disagree 100%