KollegeStudnet Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Heard a talk by a NE sportscaster (retired) who said he might come back after mid-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Tbh I don’t care. He isn’t integral to their success, anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Maybe he will come back as a cheating / cheap shot specialist. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted May 4, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 If he comes back maybe Duke Williams can punch him in the mouth. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted May 5, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted May 5, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted May 5, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricko1112 Posted May 5, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 hours ago, frostbitmic said: If he comes back maybe Duke Williams can punch him in the mouth. I'd rather it was Tre who did that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 He can still play, perhaps on a more limited basis. He showed it the few times Brady went to him in the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Let the whole yard loose on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 The Patriots are the past. The Bills are the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 9 hours ago, Success said: The Patriots are the past. The Bills are the future. As soon as Brady and Belicheck retire. I think we’ll play them tougher though. I’m guessing two more years of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 18 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Tbh I don’t care. He isn’t integral to their success, anymore. ....$53.379 million in career earnings and says he has not touched a dime of it......why come back with decline fairly evident last year?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 19 hours ago, KollegeStudnet said: 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. When a player retires the contract they are playing under “tolls” (i.e. goes on hold). If they come back, then it is under that contract’s terms. Gronk has one year left on his contract with the Patriots so he’d play for them under that unless they released him or renegotiated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: He was a shadow of himself last year except as a blocker. I hope for his own sake he's joking around. missed the playoffs and Super Bowl, did you? and if your answer is "well that's all he really did all season".... i think that proves the point? Edited May 5, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 hours ago, ricko1112 said: 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. Gronk has not cashed a single game check yet. I'm not making this up. He's got millions to spare. That's only because Gronk written in crayon on the back of a check is not an accepted signature. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricko1112 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Needle said: That's only because Gronk written in crayon on the back of a check is not an accepted signature. Ha ha! Still, we should all be as lunk-headed as Gronk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 hours ago, ricko1112 said: 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. Gronk has not cashed a single game check yet. I'm not making this up. He's got millions to spare. Should we be impressed by your keen insights on Gronk's finances? Perhaps he owns the bank. Who cares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricko1112 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Just now, Formerly Allan in MD said: Should we be impressed by your keen insights on Gronk's finances? Perhaps he owns the bank. Who cares! It's not insight. It's common knowledge and often spoken of. If you read the original post that I responded to, you would know why I mentioned it at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, ricko1112 said: Ha ha! Still, we should all be as lunk-headed as Gronk.. THIS is why Gronk needs to have his head cudgeled. His natural skills are offset by his thugishness. F him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricko1112 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, Peace Frog said: THIS is why Gronk needs to have his head cudgeled. His natural skills are offset by his thugishness. F him. He committed one dirty play during his entire career, yet was the victim of dirty hits every game. That one play, because it happened to one of your players, defines Gronk to your fanbase. I'm not going to argue that. However, Gronk is honest, genuine, and has never had any issues off the field. You guys would take him in an instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, ricko1112 said: He committed one dirty play during his entire career, yet was the victim of dirty hits every game. That one play, because it happened to one of your players, defines Gronk to your fanbase. I'm not going to argue that. However, Gronk is honest, genuine, and has never had any issues off the field. You guys would take him in an instant. He should've been arrested for assault and kicked out of the league. There's no room for that behavior in the NFL. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, ricko1112 said: He committed one dirty play during his entire career, yet was the victim of dirty hits every game. That one play, because it happened to one of your players, defines Gronk to your fanbase. I'm not going to argue that. However, Gronk is honest, genuine, and has never had any issues off the field. You guys would take him in an instant. That was the most disgusting act I've personally ever seen on a football field. It may have been one, but it was enough. I'm glad Preston Brown is elsewhere because there is no excuse to sit idly by while Gronk potentially ends your star corner's career. Something tells me Ed Oliver and Vosean Joseph aren't "nice" people in those situations. Of course we'd have taken his previous talent. What's your point? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said: That was the most disgusting act I've personally ever seen on a football field. It may have been one, but it was enough. I'm glad Preston Brown is elsewhere because there is no excuse to sit idly by while Gronk potentially ends your star corner's career. Something tells me Ed Oliver and Vosean Joseph aren't "nice" people in those situations. Of course we'd have taken his previous talent. What's your point? Too bad Shaq was injured and Jerry was the sidelines, because you know they wouldn’t have let that fly. You had Preston and Pitts standing there pointing instead of doing anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 3:36 PM, ricko1112 said: He committed one dirty play during his entire career, yet was the victim of dirty hits every game. That one play, because it happened to one of your players, defines Gronk to your fanbase. I'm not going to argue that. However, Gronk is honest, genuine, and has never had any issues off the field. You guys would take him in an instant. No we wouldn't. We maybe losers but we like to lose with class & a little bit of dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, Gordio said: No we wouldn't. We maybe losers but we like to lose with class & a little bit of dignity. Yeh we need to get off some high horses... I remember Jim Haslet stepping on Bradshaw's head in a playoff game. Cost Bills the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricko1112 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 3:40 PM, Gordio said: No we wouldn't. We maybe losers but we like to lose with class & a little bit of dignity. Your best player murdered his ex-wife and her new boyfriend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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