Fencer

We probably could use a merge thread on Gronkowski's ankle.

Here's one input, from Ten Burning Questions: Eli-Peyton, Brady-Belichick legacy, Coughlin - NFL - CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy Advice

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strngplyr

Other posters have read "sources" stated that Gronk's recovery through the week has been nothing short of miraculous. Nobody will know his status until the 5th. Speculation won't really get us anywhere, not a whole lot of this kind of info leaks out of this organization.

I'd be shocked too see him practice, almost as shocked as i'd be if he doesn't play. Gronk will rest every last moment up until pre-game warm-ups.

Joker

I played college BB...high ankle sprained both joints so many times I'd need an accountant to keep track...a couple of them were pretty bad, kept me on the bench for two or three weeks...most of them, with a trainer's care,got me back on the court in 7-10 days..albeit with limited flexibility due to heavy tape jobs. THe question is HOW SEVERE is the Gronk's sprain?..NOBODY will say who knows, except Dad who made it sound like his boy will play and play OK...the one thing we all know is if he doesn't practice then he won't play...he didn't practice this week...we'll see next Wednesday-Thursday..until then who can possibly speak on this with any certainty?

Jackson 2

I'm sure the good doctor from Mt. Sinai in NY is rooting as hard as possible for Gronk. I'm always amazed when professionals who have had no access to x-rays, other images, records of exams or personal inspection/assessment of injuries are so free to offer opinions.

Nitro

Uhm, there are pictures of him floating around sunday night with other players out partying after the win. A couple are of him out on the dance floor with the ladies. I'm reasonably sure if it was anything to worry about the team (and even the other players) would have shut that idea down rapidly.

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TB146

Regardless of the actual severity of the sprain and the consequences, I can't help but harbor some pretty negative feelings towards Bernard Pollard. I don't know if there was anything deliberately evil about his tackle of Gronk, but the guy sure causes more (ligament) trouble than he's worth. I will breathe easier when he calls it quits.

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

Even an 80% Gronk is better than almost all NFL TEs and an 80% Gronk is certainly better than a 100% Jake Ballard.

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upstater1

While I don't like the sound of this, the very idea that Gronk was out partying on Sunday night tells me something. I mean, come on. He was injured AND he was on his sprained ankle? Hard to believe.

Jackson 2

I'll breathe easier when someone ends his career with the same type of dirty play he takes pride in. I've never wished injury on an opposing player in my life (well, maybe one or two), but I won't cry when he gets his - and he will.

DaBruinz

I'm going to be honest. I think that Gronk's dad "leaking" Gronk's condition is a smoke screen. Especially since we know how tight-lipped the Pats are about injuries. I think that Gronk will be ready to go come the SB and that the surgery talk is all bunk.