'One of the problems teams face when trying to cover Gronkowski is that the patriots line him up all over the field, trying to create mismatches of their own. Last week against the Steelers, New England opened the game with six straight plays from a four or five-wide spread formation, and Gronkowski (#87 in diagrams) lined up in all different spot. On the line, split out wide, and in the slot. On the very first play from scrimmage, Gronkowski lined up in the backfield next to QB Tom Brady, then motioned to the slot on the left.'