Gronk's long road back to greatness...

oldrover · Oct 31, 2014

http://m.espn.go.com/wireless/story?storyId=11796508&city=boston

Great article by Jackie.

Shows two things:

1. Gronk's work ethic, questioned by some.

2. Gronk's constant communication with BB.

If we've got a healthy Gronk for the rest of the season, we have a real shot.

PATS16N0 · Oct 31, 2014

Awesome read.

Archeryaddict12 · Oct 31, 2014

GRONK is a special player. Takes a lot to go through this.

Fencer · Oct 31, 2014

Two of his brothers have already had career-ending injuries.

I didn't like that part.

mayoclinic · Oct 31, 2014

Nice read. Thanks.

Field Yates lists Gronk at #2 (behind JJ Watt) in his list of top 10 NFL matchup nightmares:

2. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots

Said one NFL defensive coach: "Gronk, when healthy, is the best offensive weapon in football."

At 6-foot-6 and close to 275 pounds, Gronk's build is closer to the conventional frame of an offensive tackle than an NFL tight end, but he has terrific movement skills for a player of his size. When I worked for the Kansas City Chiefs' personnel department, we had Gronk in for a pre-draft visit and the size of his hand -- 10¾ inches -- stood out to those who shook it. He snatches the football like it is a fly and would-be tacklers deflect off Gronkowski in space. A forearm injury in the 2012 season has affected his blocking, but in recent weeks Gronkowski has rounded into form. At his best, he's dominant as a run-blocker and arguably the best red zone weapon in the league.

Stat to prove it: Gronkowski has six catches on red zone plays this season -- all six have turned into touchdowns.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/stor...-rob-gronkowski-top-10-matchup-nightmares-nfl (Insider content)

Glad to see Gronk re-establishing himself as one of the truly elite players in the game.

Mark12 · Oct 31, 2014

Any game that Gronk comes out in one piece is a one for this team. I honestly think we have at least a super bowl or two if Gronk had stayed healthy for the entirety of the playoffs. Such a bummer.

RayClay · Oct 31, 2014

Fencer said:
Two of his brothers have already had career-ending injuries.

I didn't like that part.

Career ending depends a lot on what type of career you were headed for. We had Dan, for instance. He was marginal when healthy. If he was as talented as Rob, he most likely wouldn't retire.

RayClay · Oct 31, 2014

mayoclinic said:
Nice read. Thanks.

Field Yates lists Gronk at #2 (behind JJ Watt) in his list of top 10 NFL matchup nightmares:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/stor...-rob-gronkowski-top-10-matchup-nightmares-nfl (Insider content)

Glad to see Gronk re-establishing himself as one of the truly elite players in the game.

Yeah, his mitts are incredible. When he wears the white gloves, he looks like a cartoon character snatching those passes.

breakin · Oct 31, 2014

Fencer said:
Two of his brothers have already had career-ending injuries.

I didn't like that part.

As someone already said his brothers were marginal players. Injured or not they likely wouldnt still be in the NFL.

bigballas · Oct 31, 2014

on a side note - i was intrigued by the beginning paragraph about Glenn Gronkowski...

"The day before, his youngest son, Glenn, had caught four passes for 92 yards and a touchdown in Kansas State's 23-0 throttling of Texas ."

http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547878

hmmmm...

OhExaulted1 · Nov 1, 2014

Is it me or are we just waiting to see the career-ending injury happen live on TV? Every time he touches the ball I get both excited and scared.

hwc · Nov 1, 2014

I love how people are worried about what Gronk is going to think when he sees TJ Ward. The real question is what TJ Ward is going to be thinking when he sees Gronk coming at him.

PATS16N0 · Nov 1, 2014

hwc said:
I love how people are worried about what Gronk is going to think when he sees TJ Ward. The real question is what TJ Ward is going to be thinking when he sees Gronk coming at him.

This. Gronk will pick Ward up by the ankles and shake him upside down for spare change.

TheBostonStraggler · Nov 1, 2014

"No tight end in the NFL has caught more touchdown passes than Gronkowski since 2010. Think about how remarkable that is considering he's missed 14 games the past two seasons."

Wow......

Archeryaddict12 · Nov 1, 2014

TheBostonStraggler said:
"No tight end in the NFL has caught more touchdown passes than Gronkowski since 2010. Think about how remarkable that is considering he's missed 14 games the past two seasons."

Wow......

Shows just how much of a difference he plays

Patradomous · Nov 1, 2014

Best non QB player in football.
Would have loved to see him and Randy Moss together.

Dexter · Nov 2, 2014

PatsBoy12 · Nov 2, 2014

Archeryaddict12 said:
GRONK is a special player. Takes a lot to go through this.

I'm already willing to call him the best TE I've ever seen.

KA- · Nov 2, 2014

We always have a shot with Gronk, he is easily the best TE in football when healthy. There is literally nothing you can do to stop Gronk, all you can do is limit him. We just need to keep our fingers crossed, I cringe every time I see him catch a pass and take a hit.

SammyBlueCat · Nov 3, 2014

Gronk is one cool cat.

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