KollegeStudnet Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I know he jokes around, but I have seen crazier things if he really does want to come back. Still researching if he unretires would he be a FA/could he go anywhere/do the Pats get compensation. https://sports.yahoo.com/rob-gronkowski-confirms-he-is-actually-retired-but-then-immediately-suggests-he-could-return-143718537.html
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, KollegeStudnet said: I know he jokes around, but I have seen crazier things if he really does want to come back. Still researching if he unretires would he be a FA/could he go anywhere/do the Pats get compensation. https://sports.yahoo.com/rob-gronkowski-confirms-he-is-actually-retired-but-then-immediately-suggests-he-could-return-143718537.html He was a shadow of himself last year except as a blocker. I hope for his own sake he's joking around. 1 1
Nanker Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Heard a talk by a NE sportscaster (retired) who said he might come back after mid-season.
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Tbh I don’t care. He isn’t integral to their success, anymore. 3
Saxum Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Maybe he will come back as a cheating / cheap shot specialist. 2
NewEra Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Tbh I don’t care. He isn’t integral to their success, anymore. Until he is I agree that he’s a shadow of himself but all it takes is Brady to throw his way in the end zone 4 times and the Pats are back in the SB 4 straight times. Our only true claim to fame. I hope he stays retires
HOUSE Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Gronk still has some football left in him BUT if he is SMART he stays away from Temptation. He is heading to the HOF, let it go.
K-9 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Maybe he will come back as a cheating / cheap shot specialist. That’s how he went out. 2 1
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, NewEra said: Until he is I agree that he’s a shadow of himself but all it takes is Brady to throw his way in the end zone 4 times and the Pats are back in the SB 4 straight times. Our only true claim to fame. I hope he stays retires Imo, they can beat the Bills, and win the SB, with or without him as things stand today
KollegeStudnet Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Tbh I don’t care. He isn’t integral to their success, anymore. I agree. My thought is if he does unretire and becomes a FA, will this spark other players to retire so they can bypass and play for whoever they wish. I’ve read in some contracts that they can not do this. Not sure about Gronks.
NewEra Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Imo, they can beat the Bills, and win the SB, with or without him as things stand today For sure. I just think they’re better with him than without him.
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, NewEra said: For sure. I just think they’re better with him than without him. He is still a great competitor and blocker and makes clutch catches
Boca BIlls Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, KollegeStudnet said: I know he jokes around, but I have seen crazier things if he really does want to come back. Still researching if he unretires would he be a FA/could he go anywhere/do the Pats get compensation. https://sports.yahoo.com/rob-gronkowski-confirms-he-is-actually-retired-but-then-immediately-suggests-he-could-return-143718537.html He is going to hurt himself joking that much. 1
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I'm 99% sure he is coming back. Announcong he is retiring gets him out of Belichick's sphere of influence until mid August 1
Doc Brown Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: Gronk still has some football left in him BUT if he is SMART he stays away from Temptation. He is heading to the HOF, let it go. Yeah. He's coming back. 2
frostbitmic Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 If he comes back maybe Duke Williams can punch him in the mouth. 1 1
Misterbluesky Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Nanker said: Heard a talk by a NE sportscaster (retired) who said he might come back after mid-season. Makes sense..his body should be fully rested and recovered by November.Smart move on his part if he wants another Lombardi under his belt.
Flip Johnson Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 He could endorse stuff in New England for the rest of his life, but his other potential sources of income - acting, standup, pro wrestling, etc. are going to dry up quick, so I would not be surprised if he wants to come back by Halloween. It would be interesting to see if the Pats want to pay 6-8M for a guy that shows up at Halloween.
BillsFan4 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 5 hours ago, KollegeStudnet said: I know he jokes around, but I have seen crazier things if he really does want to come back. Still researching if he unretires would he be a FA/could he go anywhere/do the Pats get compensation. https://sports.yahoo.com/rob-gronkowski-confirms-he-is-actually-retired-but-then-immediately-suggests-he-could-return-143718537.html Pretty sure the pats would hold his right since he was still under contract with them when he retired. Similar to the Bills with Vontae Davis.
ricko1112 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 5 hours ago, KollegeStudnet said: I know he jokes around, but I have seen crazier things if he really does want to come back. Still researching if he unretires would he be a FA/could he go anywhere/do the Pats get compensation. https://sports.yahoo.com/rob-gronkowski-confirms-he-is-actually-retired-but-then-immediately-suggests-he-could-return-143718537.html We Pats fans are expecting him to come back around Thanksgiving. I believe he'll only play for NE. BB was entertaining trading him to Detroit at one point, but Gronk made it clear that he'd retire rather than play for any other team. Once a player retires, they remain the "property" of that team for the duration of the contract. BTW, Gronk has yet to cash a single game check from NE. $$ isn't what drives him. It's winning. The "shell" of Gronk is still a top 5 TE in the NFL. Just as a "declining" TB12 is still a top 5 QB. At least for 2-3 more years. 13 minutes ago, Flip Johnson said: He could endorse stuff in New England for the rest of his life, but his other potential sources of income - acting, standup, pro wrestling, etc. are going to dry up quick, so I would not be surprised if he wants to come back by Halloween. It would be interesting to see if the Pats want to pay 6-8M for a guy that shows up at Halloween. Gronk has not cashed a single game check yet. I'm not making this up. He's got millions to spare.
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