NFL Rumors: TV Special Was Considered For Rob Gronkowski’s Retirement Decision

It seems Rob Gronkowski and his group have been enthusiastic about taking a web page out of LeBron James’ guide. Gronkowski referred to as it a profession Sunday afternoon after 9 accolade-filled seasons with the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old took to Instagram to announce the choice, however a a lot grander stage reportedly was thought-about to ship the information. “The idea was kicked around that Gronk would have some sort of public television, or cable TV, PPV — I don’t know what form it would be,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated Monday on Mut & Callahan, as transcribed by WEEI. “I don’t know the main points, however I might inform you for a

Patriots’ Jacob Hollister Could See His Role Increase In Rob Gronkowski’s Absence

Patriots’ Jacob Hollister Could See His Role Increase In Rob Gronkowski’s Absence

The New England Patriots’ depth at tight end will be thin for Monday night’s showdown with the rival Miami Dolphins. Rob Gronkowski is suspended and Martellus Bennett is out for the season with an injury, so it likely will be veteran Dwayne Allen and fourth-string tight end Jacob Hollister getting most of the action at the position against the Dolphins. For more on Hollister, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com

Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Rob Gronkowski’s Suspension Is ‘Unacceptable’

Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Rob Gronkowski’s Suspension Is ‘Unacceptable’

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was suspended one game for his late hit on Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White, and as far as Stephen A. Smith is concerned, the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. Gronkowski delivered an elbow to White, who was laying defenseless along the sideline, late in the Patriots’ 23-3 win over the Bills on Sunday at New Era Field. The cheap shot prompted an apology from both Gronkowski and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, but the league still decided to hand down a one-game ban, which Smith believes is far too lenient. “A one-game suspension to me is easily unacceptable,” Smith said Tuesday on ESPN’s... NESN.com

Bill Belichick Addresses Rob Gronkowski’s Injury, Future This Season

Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Bill Belichick held his first news conference since the New England Patriots released a statement on tight end Rob Gronkowski’s injury and subsequent surgery Friday morning. Belichick didn’t offer up many more details about the Patriots’ star tight end to the media but would say the Patriots expect more information to come in over the next few days. Gronkowski’s surgery is scheduled for Friday and as of now, it’s expected to end the tight end’s season. The Patriots did not place Gronkowski on injured reserve as of Thursday afternoon. Here’s everything Belichick had to say about Gronkowski: “Everyone has the information about Rob,” Belichick said. “Obviously we’re all disappointed. No one has worked harder than Rob and been a better

Rob Gronkowski’s Nike Zoom Train Toranada ‘Gronk’ Sneaker Now On Sale

Rob Gronkowski’s Nike Zoom Train Toranada ‘Gronk’ Sneaker Now On Sale

One need not be as big as Rob Gronkowski to train like him. The New England Patriots tight end now has a signature sneaker line to his name, as Nike released the Zoom Train Toranada “Gronk” for sale to the public Saturday. After days of teasing, Gronkowski and Nike shared photos of the sneaker in various colors on their respective Twitter accounts. The “Gronk” men’s training shoe is listed at $ 110. Features include “stability and responsive cushioning thanks to an adjustable midfoot strap and a Nike Zoom Air unit under the heel,” Nike says on its website. “Forefoot flex grooves and engineered mesh deliver a lightweight, natur... NESN.com

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski’s Tweet At Broncos ‘Just All Fun And Games’

FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said Thursday he was just having fun with the tweet he posted Tuesday in response to the Denver Broncos saying the best way to tackle him is going low. He wasn’t surprised with the attention it drew, though. “No, I was just having a little fun with it, hoping to get a little laughs, which I think it did,” Gronkowski said before practice at Gillette Stadium. “It’s just all fun and games with that.” Here’s the NSFW-ish tweet in question. Gronkowski also was asked if he feels the Broncos have been taunting him with some of the things they have said in the medi...