Gronk On the Verge of another setback?

[FilPats]

Re: Gronk Suffers another setback

4 surgeries on 1 arm is very concerning

This all started with a bone-headed decision to field Gronk on an extra point play at the end of the game. Go Pats.:rocker:

 

[Brady2Moss]

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This all started with a bone-headed decision to field Gronk on an extra point play at the end of the game. Go Pats.:rocker:

You're a moron

 

[Ivan]

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I know you can't say when you're wrong i get it...you have always been like this

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[Ivan]

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From the article


NEWSFLASH



These infections can linger...for a while

There, fixed it for you.............

 

[Jackson 2]

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This all started with a bone-headed decision to field Gronk on an extra point play at the end of the game. Go Pats.:rocker:

Your comment displays a stark and vivid lack of knowledge about how and why extra point units are assembled and employed in the NFL. Try analyzing professional rodeo...

 

[supafly]

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4 surgeries on 1 arm is very concerning

Thank you, doctor.

Well, in a way he's right. You can't fault someone for pointing out facts.

It doesn't necessarily mean that it's written in stone that he'll miss time, but since the initial report from Borges we've had other multiple outlets close to the team reporting the same exact thing, including the much respected Mike Reiss.

4 surgeries on a broken forearm and questions about his health and ability to play 10 months after breaking his arm could definitely be viewed by some as "concerning," especially when that player has such obvious importance to the team.

 

[BelichickFan]

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The best educated speculation :

More Surgery Necessary For Rob Gronkowski? « Second Opinion

Bottom line :

It’s still possible that Gronkowski’s hardware won’t need to be exchanged and he’ll be able to return to workouts this summer. But if it’s decided that the bone will not heal properly without removing the hardware, Gronkowski could be looking at another six weeks of antibiotics before the hardware can be replaced and his rehab can start over once again.

This worst case would have the infection cleared by then end of May. Which would still have him ready by mid August (11 weeks) or certainly by September 1 (13 weeks).

So for him to miss Week 1 he would need this worst case and then another setback after that.

(I assumed a week from now for them to figure out where to go from here which I'm sure has already been discussed).

 

[zipster9]

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The best educated speculation :

More Surgery Necessary For Rob Gronkowski? « Second Opinion

Bottom line :



This worst case would have the infection cleared by then end of May. Which would still have him ready by mid August (11 weeks) or certainly by September 1 (13 weeks).

So for him to miss Week 1 he would need this worst case and then another setback after that.

(I assumed a week from now for them to figure out where to go from here which I'm sure has already been discussed).

I would believe that drafting/signing a good WR is even more important, now, should Gronk require a 4th surgery, pushing him into mid-season availability...

 

[BelichickFan]

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Can someone explain why he even needs the plate ? I've never broken a bone but I thought they were usually put in a cast then healed (without a plate or screws) in 6-8 weeks. Is it because it's a smaller bone with less blood flow ?

 

[BelichickFan]

Re: Gronk Suffers another setback

I would believe that drafting/signing a good WR is even more important, now, should Gronk require a 4th surgery, pushing him into mid-season availability...

The surgery would likely mean he would miss PRESEASON not the first half of the regular season.

 

[Rob0729]

Re: Gronk Suffers another setback

The best educated speculation :

More Surgery Necessary For Rob Gronkowski? « Second Opinion

Bottom line :



This worst case would have the infection cleared by then end of May. Which would still have him ready by mid August (11 weeks) or certainly by September 1 (13 weeks).

So for him to miss Week 1 he would need this worst case and then another setback after that.

(I assumed a week from now for them to figure out where to go from here which I'm sure has already been discussed).

We are something like 21 or 22 weeks away from the start of the season. So even with six more weeks of antibiotics and 10 weeks of recovery, Gronk should be back in time for the preseason.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

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You can't replace Gronk but Bill must have had a premonition in grabbing Ballard away from the Giants.

Suddenly Ballard could become an important player on offense,if Gronk is shelved for awhile.

 

[RhodyPatriot]

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You can't replace Gronk but Bill must have had a premonition in grabbing Ballard away from the Giants.

Suddenly Ballard could become an important player on offense,if Gronk is shelved for awhile.

Problem is you can't count on Gronk year in and year out. He had an injury history in college and it has continued in the pros. What, this is going to get better as he gets older??
My fear is the Patriots will continue to wrap their offense around Gronk.

 

[Kontradiction]

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Problem is you can't count on Gronk year in and year out. He had an injury history in college and it has continued in the pros. What, this is going to get better as he gets older??
My fear is the Patriots will continue to wrap their offense around Gronk.

One injury was a freak injury and the other happened on an unfortunate tackle where he had already carried the guy 5+ yards around his hips. Prior to the latter injury, he had just enjoyed the greatest season by a TE ever. Let's cut the guy some slack.

 

[chasa]

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I had the worst dream that gronk died last night due to the infection.

I think im taking the roger ebert death and projecting it out on people with injuries.

 

[Rob0729]

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Problem is you can't count on Gronk year in and year out. He had an injury history in college and it has continued in the pros. What, this is going to get better as he gets older??
My fear is the Patriots will continue to wrap their offense around Gronk.

Gronk has never missed a game in the Pros until last year (his third season in the Pros). Yes, Gronk's playing style opens him up to more injuries, but it took a broken bone to knock him out of the line up. Gronk has been pretty reliable in terms of being able to play and play well. He missed 5 out of a possible 48 regular season games in career. That isn't injury prone.

I am not all that worried about him missing a lot of time early in his career because he is tough SOB who can play through injuries and play well through injuries. My bigger fear for him is he will have a shorter career than usual and start to break down around 30.

If Gronk is an injury concern, I think it is more of a long term thing than a year in and year out thing. Gronk is a pretty reliable piece in the starting line up.

 

[Ivan]

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i had the worst dream that gronk died last night due to the infection.

I think im taking the roger ebert death and projecting it out on people with injuries.

newsflash


rob gronkowski dies of infection



more at 6

 

[Rob0729]

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FYI, Drew Rosenhaus is denying much of Borges' story:

"Right now we’ve got plenty of time until the season starts, whether he needs another operation, what that operation will entail, that’s very preliminary," he continued. "That type of speculation is way off, no determinations have been made, there’s no surgery scheduled and we’re not even sure if he’s gonna need one."

Gronk's agent on possible surgery - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

 

[Ivan]

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FYI, Drew Rosenhaus is denying much of Borges' story:



Gronk's agent on possible surgery - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

You simply cannot admit when you are wrong, Rosenhaus is actually confirming yesterdays NEWS that Rob Gronkowski may or may not need more surgery.

 

[chasa]

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newsflash


rob gronkowski dies of infection



more at 6

seriously that's what the nightmare was like "Patritos rob gronkoski dies due to complications of infection on forearm, more at 11"