Fadingpain Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 48 minutes ago, NoSaint said: I figured that would get comments but dude has to be slightly aware of the fact that he’s breaking down. He’s got to be a 7.2 forty at this point, held together by duct tape and coming off a head injury Jokes (and serious comments) about him being a caveman aside— I could see him being a guy that gets that there’s something beyond football Based on his comments I think there is no doubt he is seriously considering retirement. Whether or not he will retire, who knows! Maybe Gronk doesn't even know himself, at least yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 55 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: It's hard to know with Gronk. Like, say, after he gets his bell rung and you have to ask him questions about whether he has a concussion, how could you tell? When he can't remember where the afterparty is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: Florio commented on that after the game, stating that Gronk has always lived off endorsement money and he has saved all salary income. Which is a weird thing to say unless it is true. I was wondering how that bit of information is floating around. Maybe Gronk mentioned this in some interview somewhere? Media has reported this about Gronk and Marshaw Lynch multiple times. They may not come off as the smartest guys in the world but that is genius management of money by any standard even if it is not "100%" accurate. Edited February 5, 2018 by cba fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Koko78 said: Stop with this. We all know that he has to finish his PhD thesis in both quantum and particle physics first. He has some amazing things to add to our current understanding of string theory. In Gronk's world, string theory means playing around with a loose thread on your game jersey while not knowing how you can get rid of it. Thus creating multiple theories on how to solve the problem, like: 1) Burn it with fire 2) Smash it with a big rock 3) Hide the jersey and say it was lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Fadingpain said: Based on his comments I think there is no doubt he is seriously considering retirement. based on his comments he is looking for attention other than he deliberately injured another player. Just now, Fadingpain said: In Gronk's world, string theory means playing around with a loose thread on your game jersey while not knowing how you can get rid of it. Thus creating multiple theories on how to solve the problem, like: 1) Burn it with fire 2) Smash it with a big rock 3) Hide the jersey and say it was lost Sell it and claim it was stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: Florio commented on that after the game, stating that Gronk has always lived off endorsement money and he has saved all salary income. Which is a weird thing to say unless it is true. I was wondering how that bit of information is floating around. Maybe Gronk mentioned this in some interview somewhere? I've heard guys at work say he lived off his endorsement money. Must have been out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Helpmenow said: Retire and do what. Please He could probably be a full professor at his alma mater, Univ. of Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I've heard guys at work say he lived off his endorsement money. Must have been out there. Right. But how much money do you have to spend for a rubber mallet to club your forehead, some beef jerky and a case of Keystone Light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: Right. But how much money do you have to spend for a rubber mallet to club your forehead, some beef jerky and a case of Keystone Light. A Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNICE Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Manther said: I hope they all leave or retire. BB, TB, Gronk, and on and on. Mass exodus please!! Fire Sale at patriots Way..... McDaniel, Matty P, Gronk, BB, Butler....let’s see how TB and BK do on their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 he's too stupid to retire. me gonk...me need more green paper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemfield2622 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: he's too stupid to retire. me gonk...me need more green paper... Gronk, like Marshawn Lynch, has reportedly saved every single penny he's earned from his contracts. He lives on his endorsement money. He may look, talk and act like a caveman, but he's not a total fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 i wonder if that concussion shook him up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 7 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Did you see his eyes in the closeups? He's almost cross-eyed. He was in the "zone" I hope he retires and takes Brady and Belly along to the big pasture where all the goats belong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 do you think he knows when the game is over? or does he try to line up for the next play and someone taps his shoulder to tell him its over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Manther said: I hope they all leave or retire. BB, TB, Gronk, and on and on. Mass exodus please!! Yes , yes , please this Chicago Bulls style breakup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Helpmenow said: Retire and do what. Please Supposedly, he hasn't spent any of the money he earned on his contract and just lives off of his endorsement deals. He has been really pushing a lot of product in the last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Juice_32 said: Maybe he'll go to med school? Sure, why not? They are always looking for janitors there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Helpmenow said: Retire and do what. Please WWE as noted and I thought I saw a standup comedy show with Gronk in the title Unsportsmanlike Comedy with Rob Gronkowski | SHOWTIME 8 hours ago, JerseyBills said: The AFC East is coming home to Buffalo from now on. Tonight ended an era, I can feel it. Brady said he's not retiring Brady reiterates he'll stay, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardb1952 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I like Gronk minus the hit on TW. He has taken some big hits and has had some painful back problems. I can certainly understand getting out while he has the opportunity to lead a less painful retirement. I am sure he will have opportunities to make a good living after football. Being able to have your health and be able to enjoy your life without additional pain has to be something he should seriously consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 9 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said: he's too stupid to retire. me gonk...me need more green paper... He actually has never spent a cent of his contract money. Only uses his endorsement money. He could retire right now and be just fine financially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 3 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: Yes , yes , please this Chicago Bulls style breakup. I was a huge Bulls fan growing up, to this day that's still one of the saddest days of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 i would like for the Bills to make the decision for him with a devastating hit this season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hmm..... Gronk has the mentality of a toddler. He just lost a big game, and says he doesn’t want to play anymore. He’ll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 4 hours ago, May Day 10 said: i wonder if that concussion shook him up That’s what I was wondering. He’s such a big dude Im guessing he’s not experienced that a lot in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just now, Over 29 years of fanhood said: That’s what I was wondering. He’s such a big dude Im guessing he’s not experienced that a lot in his career. It must be really concerning to him that he may someday lose all of his mental capacities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Gronk has had a lot of pretty serious injuries as well as back issues pretty much his entire career. Maybe he just doesn't want to be practically crippled when he's 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I think I remember hearing that his father is a big influence in steering Gronk's financial decisions. Good for Gronk...smart. Shocked to hear Marshawn Lynch did the same - I would have expected him to be a more thuggish MC Hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Gronk has had a lot of pretty serious injuries as well as back issues pretty much his entire career. Maybe he just doesn't want to be practically crippled when he's 50 This is all very true. I’m just hesitant to read too deeply into Gronk’s words from last night. It was an emotional loss, and who knows what was going through his mind when he made those remarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: Jeff Howe @jeffphowe 4m4 minutes ago Gronk said he’ll weigh his future in the coming weeks. Wouldn’t fully commit to returning. 29 replies 90 retweets 86 likes Maybe he knows a bunch of changes are about to happen? 12 hours ago, Helpmenow said: Retire and do what. Please Party and bang new hot chicks every night? Oh wait...he already does that...nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, matter2003 said: Maybe he knows a bunch of changes are about to happen? That is what I am hoping for!!! 10 minutes ago, DriveFor1Outta5 said: It must be really concerning to him that he may someday lose all of his mental capacities. I can't touch this one....nope can't do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, DriveFor1Outta5 said: This is all very true. I’m just hesitant to read too deeply into Gronk’s words from last night. It was an emotional loss, and who knows what was going through his mind when he made those remarks. Some reporter brought it up to him that there was a rumor he was considering retirement and he said something like "I don't know how you know that" and went on to say that he was considering it... To me that adds smoke to the fire. Someone knew enough to ask the question and Gronk (to me anyway) seemed surprised by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I’m going to butcher this, but on Golic and Wingo they said he was asked about conversations about his retirement and he responded “how did you hear about that?” Not “what are you talking about?” Interesting. He’s at least talking about it before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, DriveFor1Outta5 said: It must be really concerning to him that he may someday lose all of his mental capacities. When did he ever have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 10 hours ago, Clemfield2622 said: Gronk, like Marshawn Lynch, has reportedly saved every single penny he's earned from his contracts. He lives on his endorsement money. He may look, talk and act like a caveman, but he's not a total fool. I think it's his dad that steered him when it comes to finances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Gronk can live like those socialites who just go to clubs and parties while still getting paid. So he will be just fine without football when that time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Doc said: When did he ever have them? He’s just saving them for later. There’s a difference. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Kelly the Dog said: Guys like Patricia and McDaniels get way, way, way too much credit. Belichick runs every bit of that team. The reason they are so good are Belichick, Brady, Belichick's game plans on defense and offense, Belichick's roster wrangling, and Belichick's in game adjustments, then the corrdinators and rest of the players. Let's not forget Belichick's ability to work a camera. All that aside, what you say is absolutely true. Name me one former member of the Patriots* coaching staff who has gone on to prosper and have an illustrious career in the NFL? When you lose the ability to cheat, you can no longer win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Don't stop billievein said: I have friends who are close with him and his family. I know most of his family wants him to retire because of the back problems he’s had. Now that he has had a head injury I’m assuming that could make him reevaluate what he wants. It was his second "Grade I" concussion, wasn't it? 12 hours ago, NoSaint said: I figured that would get comments but dude has to be slightly aware of the fact that he’s breaking down. He’s got to be a 7.2 forty at this point, held together by duct tape and coming off a head injury Jokes (and serious comments) about him being a caveman aside— I could see him being a guy that gets that there’s something beyond football He's a guy that loves to play football, but he also apparently loves to have a good time. He's had a family and a strong financial plan all through his career - one article said he hasn't spent a penny of his earnings, but has invested it all and lives off appearance fees. I think his family is the brains behind him, and may well want him to go out on the top of his game, while he can still walk and talk (kind of) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Stools Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Koko78 said: Stop with this. We all know that he has to finish his PhD thesis in both quantum and particle physics first. He has some amazing things to add to our current understanding of string theory. Must've missed his take on the string theory, but his shoelace theory is wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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