Drew Rosenhaus (Again) Won’t Rule Out Rob Gronkowski Returning To Tampa Bay
September 2nd, 2022
This is a fine way to kick off your Labor Day weekend celebration with a Big Storm beer.
As Bucs fans well know, Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski is retired. He says he’s done with football, but his agent oily Drew Rosenhaus again says he might not be.
Rosenhaus was chatting on video with AP reporter Rob Maadi (video below) and again said it’s his firm opinion that Gronk will return to the Buccaneers late this season, if needed on the roster because of the team circumstances.
“I’m not predicting that and I’m not saying that’s coming from Rob, because it’s not,” Rosenhaus said. “Rob says he’s retired, but that’s just my opinion. I’ve represented him for more than a decade and that’s just my gut feeling.”
So what’s happening here? Whatever it is, Joe likes it.
And, Drew still wouldn't be surprised if Rob Gronkowski returns to play with Tom Brady and the #Buccaneers later in the season. This is his OPINION. #GoBucs https://t.co/RT2e2dL8Ir pic.twitter.com/KIs9XMXnH5
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) September 2, 2022
September 2nd, 2022 at 4:23 pm
whos gonna say no to gronk coming back in for a few months to push the guys over that lombardi ledge
September 2nd, 2022 at 4:26 pm
I wouldn’t say no, but I’d prefer Rob to stay retired. I think Cade Otton will show out by the end of the season.
September 2nd, 2022 at 4:27 pm
Edelman and Gronk
WILL be on the roster if Brady is standing and the Bucs doing what they have the expectation to do, barring injuries.
As long as ME can catch a TD in the SB before those two.
September 2nd, 2022 at 4:28 pm
Here we go……not quite the old Gronk-a-day……but the Gronk lives…..
September 2nd, 2022 at 4:31 pm
I like cade so far too but the best rookie tight ends are underwhelming at best, Gronk would no doubt help this team
September 2nd, 2022 at 4:55 pm
Whatever Greasy/Oily says…lol
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:01 pm
If it’s not coming directly from gronk really doesnt mean anything. At this point can’t wait until the end of the season so we can finally be done with is he or isn’t he nonsense.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:16 pm
Put Ko at FB and make room for gronk. Would not mind to see Darden go.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Gronk replaces Rudolph week 13.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:27 pm
Uh, let’s get over the Gronk thing already. He doesn’t want to play anymore, move on. We have good tight ends thank you very much Drew.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:29 pm
Seeing is believing!!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:42 pm
If Gronk comes back after the Seattle game there would be a bye and there would be 7 games left only cost the Bucs 3 to 4 million. That would be work for both parties.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:43 pm
This is gonna be an epic season. Can you imagine Gronk really coming back towards the end of the season to help lock up home field advantage and a 1st round bye week! It will be such a boost of energy for all his friends on the team. They would all go nuts, fan of course would go nuts, and he ends up being the boost the team needs to help win the Super Bowl.
My God what a season this could end up being. Enjoy it boys, there will probably never be another again in our lifetime. I mean that.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:49 pm
People don’t realize what Gronk has to do to his body to play his style of tight end (which is Y tight end or on-line) I would love to see him come back as well but he would need to start building his body awhile before he would potentially step on the field. Some people will say “just make Gronk a strictly receiving tight end so he doesn’t have to do heavy blocking assignments” but that’s not his game. He is at his most deadly when he lines up next to the tackle and runs routes off play action or when he blocks for a second and then releases down field.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:53 pm
Guys saying “we’re good…. no thanks” are crazy. You can say that once our TEs play at his level… Maybe toward the end of the season, god willing, but we havent even played a snap of the regular season!! We left the light on for Tom and you can be sure we’re leaving it on for Gronk too.
September 2nd, 2022 at 5:59 pm
Otten and Kieft would be well served if they spent some time with the Gronk
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:21 pm
If he comes back it will be in the next few weeks. He’s not just going to pop off the couch and be able to play.
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:24 pm
Is Gronk still training or otherwise staying in playing shape? If he is, might be a clue there.
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:49 pm
If it doesn’t come from Gronk’s mouth, I put exactly ZERO stock in it.
“I’m done with football.” —Gronk
That’s official and final unless he says otherwise.
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:08 pm
Rosenhaus’ is an informed opinion–he wouldn’t say it unless Gronk is making it
possible by staying in some semblance of shape; I’d take it seriously. Likely Gronk had no interest in getting beat up for 28-30 weeks July to February.
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:34 pm
lambeau Says:
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:08 pm
He wouldn’t? That’s naive.
Rosenhaus is a self promoter. I am not convinced he knows anything about Gronk’s intentions, and I’m not convinced he wouldn’t lie if it meant more attention for himself.
I don’t. I do not take it seriously until I hear it directly from the player’s mouth.
That’s football. If you don’t wanna get hit, you don’t wanna play football. It’s totally understandable. I don’t fault him for retiring. I believe him when he says, “I’m done with football.”
If he changes his mind, that’s fine. I’m not getting my hopes up for it, and I still think it’s asinine to be hoping for or expecting it. Move on. If something changes, it’s gravy.
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:43 pm
Let’s get Gronk out of our minds. Just press on without him. Will Brady retire or not retire? Will Gronk return or not return? Will Jameis as a Buc throw or not throw an interception today? Should we keep Jameis or give him up? Let’s get above all this turbulence…..Lets go forward and just play football!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:45 pm
So oily!
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:03 pm
Is Julian coming with him ?
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:11 pm
Everything about Gronk. I understand. His on field chemistry with Gronk is irreplaceable. However, that being said, Tom is Tom. He makes things go with what he’s got. This year, he’s got a lot even without Gronk. If Gronk came back, of course I’d be elated. TE is not my concern with this team. The situation on the O-Line is super scary. Marpet retires. Cappa leaves. Jensen and Stinnie IR. Guys, Tom is a statue. Always has been. I expect 50 pass attempts per game with the backs chipping in on pass protection.
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:12 pm
I’m with Elita Vita says. How often do What ifs happen
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:47 pm
One of the TEs will probably have an injury by the buy week and GRONK will return. TB12 is going to need his security blanket and some one to block. GRONK just cant play a full season especially at this point in his career.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:12 pm
I’ve had a sneaky suspicion that Gronk would return perhaps in December.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:17 pm
Rosenhaus won’t rule out, but we should. Forget Gronk. He’s gone. That’s what he declared, many times definitively, and that’s all that matters.
If he wants to bless the team with his presence, he will have to beg like anyone off the street, and prove he’s in shape, and see if there’s place for him.
As for Julian. Unless he has new knees, how is he going to play? I’d love to see him reunited with TB12, but he’d go back to the Patriots.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:25 pm
Hondo Says:
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:12 pm
You do? Or are you just regurgitating the ongoing speculation? It’s not exactly all that sneaky if it’s repeated by millions of other people.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:43 pm
Drew doing agent sh!t.
September 3rd, 2022 at 12:14 am
I love me some Gronk. He, like Brady, has that big-game gene all the greats describe about elite players. Unlike Brady, Gronk is mortal and the game and its hits have taken its toll on his body, eliciting his response of leaving the game. However, if one studies the history of the game, one realizes that sometimes, a beat up older player might still have one last season in them. One recent example is Adrian Peterson, or even Frank Gore. Man, I wish Barry Sanders would have played at least 2 more years!
Montana, Rice, Favre, Moon…and at the TE position examples would be Gonzalez or Witten or Graham. Guys who were elite and thought they couldn’t possibly go on, but they found a way to play another season. It’s called will-power.
If Gronk never plays again, I’m so happy for what he accomplished and consider him HOF material. If Gronk does play again, I’d be SO happy to see him play again, even if he sucked.
I really do not think the Bucs will need Gronk this year – I don’t. But man, if a few injuries happened at TE, and Gronk did come back? That’s must-see TV, Babyyyyyyy….
September 3rd, 2022 at 1:48 am
Gronk will be back..
Brady blows the horn he will come..
Well 6 or 7 resigns ready by week 9..plays half the season and balls out
September 3rd, 2022 at 2:27 am
They’re gonna bring back either Austin Serferian Jenkins Jerramy Stevens or Kellen Winslow. I’m sure the Glazers can bail Winslow out.
September 3rd, 2022 at 4:29 am
Gronk’s moved on, we should too.
September 3rd, 2022 at 6:48 am
Supposedly Gronk is staying in shape.
That said, we may want him more, but need him less.
September 3rd, 2022 at 8:25 am
Gronk has a life outside of football. Enjoy your retirement and keep selling those shoes, and keep your loveones ahead of football.
September 3rd, 2022 at 8:29 am
Would have loved to see him in training camp. Not as a player but to help with the new TEs by imparting some knowledge and experience on them. Blociking, route running, subtle things that Brady picks up on on, etc.. He may be a loveable, goofy party animal, but his football IQ, especially at his position is top-notch. Bring him back as an assistant or something. He’s supposedly very good at communcating and anaylzing. His presence would at least keep the players loose. Lol.
September 7th, 2022 at 11:30 am
Even his girlfriend doesn’t believe that he is done. It’d be a a shock if he doesn’t return at the bye week. Especially if TB12 calls and says this is it one more push and retire together on top.