Spending a year out of football will mean he'll get back into shape, but he doesn't have as far to go as some people think. Gronkowski recalled a story where a guy he ran into at the grocery store a few months ago said he had thought Gronk had lost 80 pounds. Gronkowski even weighed himself Wednesday morning before his introductory press conference. Turns out, he's still pounds, which is only about 15 under his playing weight. Gaining those extra pounds before the season is just a matter of some extra shakes with almond butter and blueberries, according to him.
What was more concerning than being the right size was that Gronkowski hadn't exactly handled a football in a while. But a couple months back, he picked one up for the first time in almost a year with who else but his BFF Brady. And that's where the seed of his return was either knowingly, or unknowingly, planted. And I said I'm definitely interested in your decision that you make. I mean, I didn't put any pressure on him but I said that if you go somewhere and the opportunity is right, even if you go back to the Patriots and I feel like the opportunity is right, there's a possible chance that I would definitely love to reconnect.
That's where the conversation started a little bit and he was all fired up and juiced up about it. That was something pretty cool at the moment and in the end, it just happened over time, which is pretty neat. A guy you can't help but love. And the reunion is easy and familiar - and you pick up right where you left off. He got me hooked when he went down to Tampa.
I saw what was down there. Just the opportunity to go down there and play with that type of offense. I mean, they got some special wide receivers out there. They've got other great tight ends. Let me tell you, I love working with tight ends, too, so I'm definitely looking forward to working with O. That's definitely going to be a special opportunity but I'm just blessed to be in this situation and have this opportunity big time. The Patriots defeated the Chargers New England won By Rick Stroud.
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Now this is the case. At the time, Gronkowski expressed confidence that he could get back in playing shape in no time. Only about 15 pounds under his playing weight, he said it was just a matter of almond butter and blueberry shakes. Reunited, the pair have once again been impressing with their abilities on the field. Gronkowski and Hall of Fame wide receiver John Stallworth are tied for second with 12 apiece.
Tom Brady has a higher passer rating Rob Gronkowski has scored 80 career touchdowns 79 receiving, 1 rushing , the most in Patriots franchise history. Tom Brady and Gronkowski have connected for 12 touchdowns in the playoffs, tied for the most postseason touchdown by quarterback-receiver duo in NFL history; Joe Montana and Jerry Rice also combined for 12 playoff touchdowns.
Rob Gronkowski has career receptions, 7, career receiving yards, and 79 career receiving touchdowns.
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