Archive for the ‘Rob Gronkowski’ Category

Well, at least he’s creative. But I guess we’ve always known that about Rob Gronkowski, the medical mastermind who pioneered the scooter-aided rehab.

It took about five minutes after Gronk’s injury Sunday night for the verbal arrows to be launched at Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The shooters surmised that Billy mishandled his stud tight end’s injury and rehab, re-inserting him into a game far too soon. There were even some comparisons made to the Robert Griffin III situation that climaxed a week earlier, which was ridiculous.

But we can put all of that to rest now, because Tom Curran from CSN New England has…good news?

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That cold sensation you’re feeling is the thick, smothering damper being placed on this (likely) Patriots win. There’s now maybe suddenly some hope for the Ravens next weekend, assuming New England holds on to their 18-point lead over the final six minutes.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski has re-injured his forearm. He’s done for the postseason, per a source.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2013

There’s so much hurt here, but also solace in the fact that this Patriots team played a significant chunk of the season without Rob Gronkowski, and there’s plenty of depth capable of stepping up in his absence.

Gronk aggravated his elbow injury that cost him five games this year early in the first quarter when he fell awkwardly, and he’ll need more surgery.

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UPDATE (3:10 p.m. ET): Annnd now it’s official. Gronk is active.

This is notable, which is why I’m noting it, but at the end of the Patriots-Dolphins game today we’ll likely see Rob Gronkowski as a meager footnote. Regardless, the Gronk will play today after receiving clearance from team doctors, a status that was first reported yesterday, and confirmed this morning by NFL Network’s Albert Breer.

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I’ve been busy for the last hour or so trying to justify my fantasy, um, fantasy of Tim Tebow becoming a thriving member of the Buffalo Bills, if such a thing exists. So, let’s catch up quickly on the most important yet still least surprising injury news of the day (so far).

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We’re saying there’s a chance.

On Wednesday NFL Network’s Albert Breer reported that Rob Gronkowski — he of the lust for Tim Tebow’s virginity — wants to return to the field, and return soon. Then predictably another report followed from Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe, who said that Gronk will attempt to practice at some point this week.

The time is now, friends. Gronkowski was on the field today and participating in practice, although surely in a limited capacity. He won’t play this week against the 49ers, bringing his missed games total to four after he underwent surgery on his broken arm on Nov. 19. Quite unbelievably, Gronkowski is still the fantasy points leader among tight ends despite his missed time. He’s been stuck at 129 points, but Tony Gonzalez remains behind him and in second at 121.

That’s just how ridiculous Gronkowski was prior to his injury. It came when he had scored five touchdowns over four games, which also led to three games with more than 15 fantasy points over that stretch. Now there’s a chance Gronkowski owners could have him back for championship week when the Patriots have an inviting matchup against Jacksonville and their 24th-ranked pass defense.

Of course Gronk could be eased back in, as with the division clinched the need to risk further injury is minimized somewhat. But hey, Bill Belichick is still the head coach of the New England Patriots, and his stud tight end suffered this injury while blocking during an extra point attempt in a 59-24 game. Also, the Pats may indeed be solidly in the post-season dance, but even if they lose to the Niners this weekend both home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and a first-round bye remain in play.