Real GRONK doubtful for Monday, but animated GRONK on Saturday

[ctpatsfan77]

From my Facebook feed:

Set your DVRs! Rob Gronkowski & Steve Gostkowski are guest starring on Friday’s episode of the Nickelodeon show “NFL RUSH ZONE: SEASON OF THE GUARDIANSâ€

(Airs Friday at 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Nicktoons & Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (ET) on NFL Network)

At least the animation is better than that creepy GRONK cake:



ETA: OK, GRONK isn't ruled out yet, but it's not likely ATM, either.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Re: No real GRONK on Monday, but animated GRONK on Saturday

This might be OT but how do we know Gronk won't be back by Monday?

 

[Mogamedogz]

Re: No real GRONK on Monday, but animated GRONK on Saturday

Gronk was down here partying with some hotties at The Whiskey Republic on Friday night.

Still in a full cast, but good spirits (and for good reason) :rocker:

 

[Lansdowne]

Gronk in a cartoon?

NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians Games & Episodes | NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians | Nicktoons

I didn't know this cartoon show existed... apparently the Patriots are featured in tonight's episode. Gronk and Gost make appearances.

Gronk, Gostkowski get animated for Nickelodeon - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM

I noticed this because Deadspin posted an article to a guide to Boston sports stars on The Simpsons

 

[nards01]

Any idea when and if Gronk will be back??

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Any idea when and if Gronk will be back??

Whenever GRONK wants.

 

[supafly]

Any idea when and if Gronk will be back??

I think you may have to wait at least another couple of games before seriously asking that question.

The home page had a link to a WEEI report with Chris Price and an orthopedic surgeon (forgive me as I cannot remember who the doctor was), where it explains in full detail the extent of Gronk's injury, and a realistic 4-6 week timeframe, with an emphasis towards the longer 6 week period due to the nature of the injury.

Considering that the injury happened on Nov.18th, it has really only been 3 weeks at the moment.

Personally, I wouldn't expect him back in the regular season, but some have pointed to a potential return for the last game vs MIA to knock any of the rust off before the playoffs.

When you factor in the possibility that we may have a bye, it would allow him an extra 2 more weeks on top of the regular season to properly heal. I think that they will be on the cautious side for the "real" season starting in January.