by Zack Cox on Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 6:51PM 1,344 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — An assortment of notes from a tight end-heavy Thursday at the New England Patriots’ facility: — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski offered high praise for his Seattle Seahawks’ counterpart, Jimmy Graham. Graham is enjoying a resurgence this season after recovering from the torn patellar tendon that ended his lackluster 2015 campaign. He has 38 catches for 545 yards and three touchdowns in eight games after catching just two touchdown passes all of last season. “I have a super-high level of respect for Jimmy Graham, especially with what happened to him last year and the way he came back and bounced back,” said Gronkowski, who’s dealt with several serious injuries since
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Rob Gronkowski Sets Patriots Franchise Record With 69th Career Touchdown
by Zack Cox on Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 6:31PM 3,806 Share this: Move over, Stanley Morgan. Rob Gronkowski is the New England Patriots’ new touchdown king. Gronkowski recorded the 69th touchdown of his career during Sunday’s 41-25 win over the Buffalo Bills, breaking Morgan’s franchise record of 68. On the record-breaking score, Gronkowski blew past Bills cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman down the seam and hauled in a 53-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady. The big tight end then proceeded to take a bow in the end zone before unleashing one of his patented Gronk spikes. “Definitely an honor to come home to my hometown and get that record,” Gronkowski, who hails from nearby Williamsville, N.Y., told reporters after the game. “To hold the franchise record for most touchdowns
Report: Three Patriots, Including Rob Gronkowski, Fined For Offenses Vs. Bengals
Share this: Three New England Patriots skill-position players reportedly are lighter in the wallet this week after the NFL levied its weekly fines. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, wide receiver Julian Edelman and running back LeGarrette Blount each were fined $9,115 by the NFL for transgressions against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported. Gronkowski was fined for taunting, Edelman for a facemask and Blount for unnecessary roughness. Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict was fined $75,000 for stomping on Blount. Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick was fined $9,115 unnecessary roughness, according to Reiss. Gronkowski, Blount and Kirkpatrick were penalized during the game for their finable offenses. Edelman and Burfict were not. Thumbnail photo via Stew Milne/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Patriots Sign Tyler Gaffney, Glenn Gronkowski To Fill Practice Squad
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots added two notable names to fill their practice squad Monday. The Patriots signed running back Tyler Gaffney and fullback Glenn Gronkowski to their practice squad. Gaffney was a fan favorite during the preseason, when he carried the ball 35 times for 152 yards with a touchdown. He also had five catches for 18 yards. Gaffney originally was claimed by the Patriots off waivers in 2014 and spent two seasons on injured reserve. The Patriots waived/injured Gaffney after the preseason, placed him on injured reserve and then released him with an injury settlement, which prevented them from signing him until now, according to NFL rules. Gronkowski is the youngest brother of Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski. Glenn was
Rob Gronkowski Celebrates First Touchdown Of Season With Gronk Spike
by Zack Cox on Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:24PM 3,705 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — It took until Week 6, but we finally saw the first Gronk Spike of the season Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski launched into his signature celebration after hauling in a 4-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady during the third quarter of the Patriots’ matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. The score came one play after Gronkowski rampaged through the Bengals’ defense on a 38-yard catch-and-run. He also notched another 38-yard reception on the Patriots’ next offensive drive to pass the 100-yard receiving mark for the second consecutive game. Thumbnail photo via Stew Milne/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Patriots Vs. Bengals Live: Big Second Half Powers Pats To Win In Tom Brady’s Hom…
Share this: Final, Patriots 35-17: And that will do it. The New England Patriots outscore the Cincinnati Bengals 25-10 in the second half to improve to 5-1 on the season. Tom Brady completed 29 of 35 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns in the win, and Rob Gronkowski finished with seven receptions for a career-high 176 yards and one score. Next up for the Patriots is a trip to Pittsburgh next Sunday to take on the Steelers. Fourth quarter, 1:55, Patriots 35-17: Touchdown, LeGarrette Blount. After referees determined Blount hadn’t crossed the goal line on his initial attempt, the Patriots running back bulled his way into the end zone two plays later to all but seal things here in Foxboro. The chippiness that has pervaded this second half continued after
Patriots Pick Six: Rob Gronkowski Destroys Bengals In Tom Brady’s Return Home
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ 35-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals will be remembered as Tom Brady’s return to Gillette Stadium after his four-game suspension, but Rob Gronkowski was the game’s biggest standout. If momentum in football exists, it shifted in the second half of the Patriots’ Week 6 win. The Patriots looked lifeless on offense and defense into the third quarter, when the Bengals held a 14-10 lead. The Patriots’ defense forced a safety, and the Bengals never recovered. Here are the stars of the game. TE ROB GRONKOWSKIThe big tight end caught seven of nine targets for a career-high 162 yards with a touchdown — his first Gronk spike of the season. Gronkowski missed two games, didn’t look like himself for