GTripp0012
05-30-2013, 05:27 AM
So Gronk needs back surgery.
Report: Rob Gronkowski needs back surgery, likely to miss part of training*camp | SI Wire (http://tracking.si.com/2013/05/29/rob-gronkowski-needs-back-surgery/?sct=hp_t2_a2&eref=sihp)
When do you go from considering him a star to a bust?Some people just age early. Cooley is an obvious example.
Gronk is going to be a very good NFL player over the next five years, but I doubt he's ever going to have a three year stretch in his career like he did from ages 21-23.
Chico23231
05-30-2013, 01:59 PM
Seahawks’ Moffitt was banned from mall before urination arrest | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/30/seahawks-moffitt-was-banned-from-mall-before-urination-arrest/)
man this is some funny sh*t. Seahawks players really in the headlines alot these days for all the wrong reasons.
2nd back surgery for Gronk I believe, that can't be good. He's probably one of those guys that will be done by 30.
donofriose
05-30-2013, 02:41 PM
Sucks for the Patriots and Gronk. Really could have been in the discussion for the best tight end ever, but now injuries might ruin his career.
NC_Skins
05-30-2013, 04:29 PM
Dallas Cowboys 2013 Draft Board Leaked: All Seven Rounds! - Blogging The Boys (http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013/5/30/4378574/dallas-cowboys-2013-draft-board-leaked-almost-complete-7-round-board)
Interesting to say the least. I still find it funny they gave Frederick a 2nd round grade and still picked him in the 1st. Quite interesting to see the QBs they have graded as well.
Giantone
05-30-2013, 05:23 PM
2nd back surgery for Gronk I believe, that can't be good. He's probably one of those guys that will be done by 30.
Some would say the same about 2 total knee reconstructions .As with Bob I hope Gronk comes back football needs the good guys.
donofriose
05-30-2013, 05:26 PM
Some would say the same about 2 total knee reconstructions .As with Bob I hope Gronk comes back football needs the good guys.
That is actually a great point. They both have been injured in college and in the pros. Would suck to see that much potential go to waste because of the injury bug.
Some would say the same about 2 total knee reconstructions .As with Bob I hope Gronk comes back football needs the good guys.
Gronk has also had 4 operations on his arm and a broken ankle, and he plays a higher contact position.
I think football would be fine without another meathead like Gronk.
CultBrennan59
05-30-2013, 05:44 PM
Gronk has also had 4 operations on his arm and a broken ankle, and he plays a higher contact position.
I think football would be fine without another meathead like Gronk.
Fully agree.
mooby
05-30-2013, 05:49 PM
So Gronk needs back surgery.
Report: Rob Gronkowski needs back surgery, likely to miss part of training*camp | SI Wire (http://tracking.si.com/2013/05/29/rob-gronkowski-needs-back-surgery/?sct=hp_t2_a2&eref=sihp)
When do you go from considering him a star to a bust?
I don't think because a player has to deal with multiple injuries within one time frame that classifies him as a bust. At worst, I think he'll be like Bob Sanders, i.e. effective when healthy, just never healthy. At best we know what he's capable of. But I think bust should be reserved for high draft picks who don't pan out for reasons like lack of motivation, no work ethic, taking the money and running, etc. Not guys who put in the work and have proven they are playmakers, but just had a couple of injuries with bad timing.
If Gronk is never the same after this, I still don't think he's a bust. He proved he belonged in the league when healthy. And yeah, he might have a short life span in the league, but that's not the same as some kid drafted high who lets the fame get to him, and never puts in the work. The word bust is just thrown around way too much imo, and this a prime example.