Mack Herron
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Amendola sounds like he is trolling us right now:
New England Patriots' Danny Amendola: 'So far, so good' - ESPN Boston
So he wants everyone to know he's feeling good right now, but just in case he's not back for another 6 weeks or so, it's just one of those things, you never can tell, ya know? :bricks:
I don't know if the report is true or not, but it seems his father is calling the shots. I don't blame Gordie for being overly cautious with his son who has had multiple surgeries, but he isn't a doctor and he isn't the player.
And Pro athletes with irreplaceable skills sets don't have the luxury. Plenty of elite players in this town who were perceived of holding out until they are 100% have been killed in this town.
Gronk is in an unique situation because a large portion of the fan base seem to have no problem with him sitting out an indefinite amount of time so "he will be healthy in the playoffs". It seemed at least half the fanbase wanted him on PUP even if he was ready weeks earlier just to be sure. Few players get that kind of leeway.
Based on Florio's reports the last few weeks, it seems the Gronk camp's plan from day one no matter how he progressed was to sit out the first five weeks and return week 6. If that is the case, the Pats need to take some kind of action against Gronk (maybe suspend him for conduct detrimental to the team). It is one thing to hold out because he isn't ready, it is another for a player and his family to set an arbitrary date to return and refuse to play even if he is ready. I really hope these reports are wrong, but there is a mounting evidence that people on Gronk's side are convincing him to hold out until week 6.
Is it possible the team doctors gave him the ok but he just doesn't feel right yet?