I felt a strong gust of wind yesterday when Gronk announced his retirement.
I suspect it was because all of the Pats haters breathed a big sigh of relief at the same time.
He will be missed. :-(
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March 25, 2019, 06:16 AM
Shaql
Certainly a sigh of relief but the rest of it is a sucking sound of Pats fans wondering who Bradey will throw to when Edlemann is double covered.
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March 25, 2019, 08:40 AM
Sig209
not a Patriots fan
but he seems like a big goofy guy enjoying the heck out of life -- 'living the dream'
i wish him well
hats off to a great ball player
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March 25, 2019, 08:44 AM
erj_pilot
Well he DOES need to make time for all those Tide Pods commercials. Just sayin'...
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March 25, 2019, 09:10 AM
BamaJeepster
Gronk tired. Gronk need rest. Gronk make many babies. Gronk never get up before 2:00 PM again.
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March 25, 2019, 09:11 AM
gearhounds
He seems to be pursuing an entertainment career, evidently. He started on Entourage back in 2015 and has been in a couple of movies.
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March 25, 2019, 09:17 AM
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I just wish he had played at least 3 years at UofA; he played two and was gone.
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March 25, 2019, 10:27 AM
esdunbar
Gronk is notorious for saving his money. Smart guy behind all the partying. I'm sure 9 years is plenty for him to retire on.
March 25, 2019, 10:44 AM
craglawnmanor
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Originally posted by BamaJeepster: Gronk tired. Gronk need rest. Gronk make many babies. Gronk never get up before 2:00 PM again.
I know this is terribly inappropriate, but I heard the voice of Alex Karras as Mongo when I read your post above.
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March 25, 2019, 11:02 AM
PD
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Originally posted by esdunbar: Gronk is notorious for saving his money. Smart guy behind all the partying. I'm sure 9 years is plenty for him to retire on.
Yup. The goofy act is just an act. He’s a very savvy money guy and mentors other players regarding their financial affair. His intimate knowledge of the Patriots playbook goes above and beyond other players in the league. Many gifted athletes have problems coming to New England and figuring out the system. Gronk is also extremely generous with his support for first responders and childrens charities.
Guys are already betting that this retirement is really a one year sabbatical.
March 25, 2019, 11:22 AM
RNshooter
Yup, he allegedly has lived large on just his endorsements and banked every single game check, for 9 years. His momma didn't raise no dummy.
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March 25, 2019, 11:25 AM
smschulz
With Witten back there was only room for one.
March 25, 2019, 11:45 AM
gw3971
*not a Pats fan but I recognize his talent. Bear down gronk!
March 25, 2019, 11:49 AM
MikeGLI
I don't much care about pro football, but if it's true, good for him. Nothing wrong with making money and avoiding CTE.
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March 25, 2019, 12:08 PM
Bytes
Not a Pats fan and much less of an NFL fan as of late. That aside, Gronk was a fantastic tight end and a class act. He will be hard to replace.
March 25, 2019, 12:24 PM
TigerDore
quote:
Originally posted by craglawnmanor:
quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster: Gronk tired. Gronk need rest. Gronk make many babies. Gronk never get up before 2:00 PM again.
I know this is terribly inappropriate, but I heard the voice of Alex Karras as Mongo when I read your post above.
Excellent guess, but this one goes back even further to a 1960s TV series- It's About Time
March 25, 2019, 08:35 PM
arcwelder
quote:
Originally posted by Bytes: Not a Pats fan and much less of an NFL fan as of late. That aside, Gronk was a fantastic tight end and a class act. He will be hard to replace.
He seems to be a decent human being. The NFL should find more like him. I mean, just decent human beings.
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