Football Rob Gronkowski to have back surgery - Page 3

pugsnotdrugs19 · 12-01-2016, 12:37 PM

Tomorrow per Ian Rapoport. Can't embed. Big blow to NE.

#Patriots* TE Rob Gronkowski thought he would return quickly. Instead, out several weeks. Team has already used its IR/designated to return - @Rapsheet

Chiefspants · 12-01-2016, 01:04 PM

This is why Poe'a injury should loom over his potential contract. Herniated discs never go away, can collapse a whole column in the spine, and often lead to a much early retirement.

Amnorix · 12-01-2016, 01:07 PM

So he's due back in 8 weeks. 7 weeks from this Sunday is the AFCCG. 9 weeks from Sunday is the SB.

Losing Gronk has screwed us every year since '11. He was crippled in the '11 SB, which we lost by the skin of our teeth, hurt in '12 and '13, healthy in '14 (SB win), managed late due to leg injury in '15, which cost the team HFA and the SB, and now will be out for the stretch run in '16, which could easily cost HFA again.

He's awesome -- easily the best TE I've ever seen -- but his injury history makes him unreliable as hell. Brutal.

Pats do have more talent at the skill positions this year than in prior years, however, so maybe they can hold on until he comes back. AND HOPEFULLY HE ISN'T A SHELL OF HIMSELF WHEN HE DOES (see 2011 and other years).

So ****ing frustrating.

Amnorix · 12-01-2016, 01:08 PM

Meanwhile,Pats trade of a promising TE to the Broncos for a 5th is looking like a pretty big mistake now.

Titty Meat · 12-01-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Meanwhile,Pats trade of a promising TE to the Broncos for a 5th is looking like a pretty big mistake now.

You guys still have the best coach and QB ever. Bennett isn't that bad either.

O.city · 12-01-2016, 01:13 PM

He's no Tony g

**ptlyon** · 12-01-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

He's no Tony g

Where Tony G had planned his trophy case in his house resides a grandfather clock.

**jjchieffan** · 12-01-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

This is huge news. There's no way Gronk will come back 100% from that and he might not even play seeing as it's an 8 week window.

This is the opportunity for Oakland or Kansas City to go to the SB. Just get healthy and we are clearly the best team.

Bite your tongue. I don't even want to think about a Faiders Superbowl!! The Chiefs will win the division and HFA!

Amnorix · 12-01-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

He's no Tony g

You're right -- Gronk is an awesome blocker.

Look, Tony G was a great goddamn tight end. But Gronk is without question the best TE in NFL history, putting aside longevity. He's ****ing ridiculous. He's the Babe Ruth of TEs. Most touchdowns by a TE in a season, most yards. Only TE in NFL history to have 3 years with 10+ TDs and 1,000+ yards. The list is kinda ridiculous.

But yeah, health. Tony G was pretty damn healthy for many, many years, and Gronk just can't say the same.

Titty Meat · 12-01-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

You're right -- Gronk is an awesome blocker.

Look, Tony G was a great goddamn tight end. But Gronk is without question the best TE in NFL history, putting aside longevity. He's ****ing ridiculous. He's the Babe Ruth of TEs. Most touchdowns by a TE in a season, most yards. Only TE in NFL history to have 3 years with 10+ TDs and 1,000+ yards. The list is kinda ridiculous.

But yeah, health. Tony G was pretty damn healthy for many, many years, and Gronk just can't say the same.

If Tony G played with Brady and Gronk with Crowley this would be a different convo.

Quesadilla Joe · 12-01-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LOCOChief

How in the world will you do that, you still have to come to Arrowhead.

You're right. The refs seems to want the Chiefs to win this year.

**ptlyon** · 12-01-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

You're right. The refs seems to want the Chiefs to win this year.

Amnorix · 12-01-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

If Tony G played with Brady and Gronk with Crowley this would be a different convo.

That may be, as to reception stats. Don't think Brady helps TEs block, however.

Won't matter. Gronk is 27 but this is his third back surgery. Doubt he plays to 30 to be honest...

**jjchieffan** · 12-01-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

You're right. The refs seems to want the Chiefs to win this year.

SMH. The guy whose team got gifted a Superface and many other wins along the way is crying because the ref's reviewed the Tying Hill TD and made the right call? You Donk fans are so pathetic.

**ptlyon** · 12-01-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

SMH. The guy whose team got gifted a Superface and many other wins along the way is crying because the ref's reviewed the Tying Hill TD and made the right call? You Donk fans are so pathetic.

Ohh ohhh pick me!

Yes, and yes.

O.city · 12-01-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

You're right -- Gronk is an awesome blocker.

Look, Tony G was a great goddamn tight end. But Gronk is without question the best TE in NFL history, putting aside longevity. He's ****ing ridiculous. He's the Babe Ruth of TEs. Most touchdowns by a TE in a season, most yards. Only TE in NFL history to have 3 years with 10+ TDs and 1,000+ yards. The list is kinda ridiculous.

But yeah, health. Tony G was pretty damn healthy for many, many years, and Gronk just can't say the same.

Not being I jury prone is a pretty big skill. He's been awesome, but not near long enough.

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Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	So he's due back in 8 weeks. 7 weeks from this Sunday is the AFCCG. 9 weeks from Sunday is the SB. Losing Gronk has screwed us every year since '11. He was crippled in the '11 SB, which we lost by the skin of our teeth, hurt in '12 and '13, healthy in '14 (SB win), managed late due to leg injury in '15, which cost the team HFA and the SB, and now will be out for the stretch run in '16, which could easily cost HFA again. He's awesome -- easily the best TE I've ever seen -- but his injury history makes him unreliable as hell. Brutal. Pats do have more talent at the skill positions this year than in prior years, however, so maybe they can hold on until he comes back. AND HOPEFULLY HE ISN'T A SHELL OF HIMSELF WHEN HE DOES (see 2011 and other years). So ****ing frustrating. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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