(Closed: Unconfirmed) ESPN Report: Gronk returns to practice

[RxJock1120]

Just heard on espn that Gronk returned to practice....any confirmation from the Patriot universe....or should I stop doing backflips!!!

 

[dannydyn]

ESPN Report: Gronk returns to practice

Sounds made up. Gronk is going to PUP. Too important to risk him. Hope I'm right for the sake of his safety.

 

[AzPatsFan]

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Just heard on espn that Gronk returned to practice....any confirmation from the Patriot universe....or should I stop doing backflips!!!

I have to say, I TOLD YOU SO !!!!

(Actually, Willie McGinnest made me do it!)

 

[TriplecHamp]

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Sounds made up. Gronk is going to PUP. Too important to risk him. Hope I'm right for the sake of his safety.

when he's ready, he's ready. If he doesn't need to miss 6 games, he has no business on the PUP.

 

[Big-T]

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Had a Google and only saw a report about him returning to practice from back in December?

Then there's this:

ESPN's Ed Werder stated on NFL Insiders Wednesday that Rob Gronkowski (back surgery) "still seems to be a ways away yet."
Werder didn't get specific about timelines, but said Gronk is still working on core strength and conditioning, indicating he remains in rehab mode. The Patriots' regular season opener is over three weeks away, giving Gronk time to take a significant step forward ahead of Week 1. The Patriots haven't let much info leak about Gronkowski's recovery, to this point. This is just his third Rotoworld blurb since Gronk's July 23 placement on active/PUP. Aug 14 - 3:49 PM

Recent news on Rob Gronkowski - New England Patriots - Rotoworld.com

 

[resdubwhite]

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touch wood.

 

[supafly]

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Why would they be practicing the day after a game?

Gronk was spotted on the sidelines the other day at practice (actually a couple of times last week), but he wasn't participating. He was wearing a t-shirt and shorts standing on the sidelines.

 

[Rob0729]

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Sounds made up. Gronk is going to PUP. Too important to risk him. Hope I'm right for the sake of his safety.

I don't know if the report is true, but it unlikely to go to PUP. He is too important to shelf for the first six games of the season. If he is medically cleared, he will be activated. The Pats don't PUP their stars if cleared. He may not play the first few games, but they won't shelf him for six games unless he isn't cleared.

 

[ATippett56]

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I thought today was strictly film review by the New England Patriots coaching staff?

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

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Just heard on espn that Gronk returned to practice....any confirmation from the Patriot universe....or should I stop doing backflips!!!

I think that the title and OP well intended post is bogus
The thread should be deleted

Patsfans should not be a source of misinformation

 

[supafly]

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I thought today was strictly film review by the New England Patriots coaching staff?

Yeah, there's absolutely no way they'd be practicing a day after having a game last night + coming off a full week of practices last week with Tampa Bay.

This report is totally false in my opinion. It's possible the OP overheard the incorrect information regarding Gronk being spotted last week in a t-shirt.

 

[dannydyn]

ESPN Report: Gronk returns to practice

when he's ready, he's ready. If he doesn't need to miss 6 games, he has no business on the PUP.

Agreed... On the flip side, if he's not ready, he's got no business on the field.

 

[Bruins29]

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Agreed... On the flip side, if he's not ready, he's got no business on the field.

Good thing they have good doctors.

PUP has nothing to do with any of this. Its tiresome to read.

 

[RxJock1120]

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I think that the title and OP well intended post is bogus
The thread should be deleted

Patsfans should not be a source of misinformation

There is nothing bogus about it. I heard it whe watching ESPN, just wanted to know if there is any truth to it.

This board is not only for news....there are news outlets for that!

 

[RxJock1120]

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Good thing they have good doctors.

PUP has nothing to do with any of this. Its tiresome to read.

With the way the offense has looked this pre-season, and granted it is just pre-season, but I would rather Gronk start the season on PUP.

This would ensure enough time for him to fully recover and force Brady to develop the new receivers more than if Gronk was on the field.

All I am saying was I heard it on BSPN.....just wanted some feedback.

Relax guys, no need to crucify me just yet....

 

[supafly]

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With the way the offense has looked this pre-season, and granted it is just pre-season, but I would rather Gronk start the season on PUP.

This would ensure enough time for him to fully recover and force Brady to develop the new receivers more than if Gronk was on the field.

All I am saying was I heard it on BSPN.....just wanted some feedback.

Relax guys, no need to crucify me just yet....

No one's meaning to crucify you my brother.

The problem with in season PUP is that he cannot practice, meaning that he wouldn't even be practicing for almost 3 more months? Do you really find that to be reasonable? Personally, I do not.

Keep in mind that we have a 10 day mini-bye after the 2nd game at NY on Thursday night. This could point to Gronk missing the first 2 games and then returning to action in about 6 weeks at the end of Septemeber for the #3rd game.

 

[jmt57]

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Just heard on espn that Gronk returned to practice....any confirmation from the Patriot universe....or should I stop doing backflips!!!

There is nothing bogus about it. I heard it whe watching ESPN, just wanted to know if there is any truth to it.

This board is not only for news....there are news outlets for that!

What exactly did they say?


It is true that Gronk has been at just about every practice - watching as a spectator in a t-shirt and shorts.



So technically I suppose you could say he returned to practice ... as did about 8,000 fans and dozens of writers.

 

[RxJock1120]

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No one's meaning to crucify you my brother.

The problem with in season PUP is that he cannot practice, meaning that he wouldn't even be practicing for almost 3 more months? Do you really find that to be reasonable? Personally, I do not

Keep in mind that we have a 10 day mini-bye after the 2nd game at NY on Thursday night. This could point to Gronk missing the first 2 games and then returning to action in about 6 weeks at the end of Septemeber for the #3rd game.

You make a great point regarding practice.

But I believe, and correct me if I am wrong, that being on PUP means you cannot take part of the official practice. However, if a few players (Brady, Amendola, rest of WRs and DBs) wanr to stay AFTER practice to work on some things. I am pretty sure anyone is allowed to participate.

 

[RxJock1120]

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What exactly did they say?


It is true that Gronk has been at just about every practice - watching as a spectator in a t-shirt and shorts.



So technically I suppose you could say he returned to practice ... as did about 8,000 fans and dozens of writers.

I am starting to come to the realization that you may be right.....and I may have been fooled by a BSPN headline once again!

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

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I rest my case