Rob Gronkowski to have back surgery

[WoodysGirl]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 9m Confirmed: Gronkowski needs back surgery. Happening mid-late June. Availability for start of camp is doubtful.


Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 7m
I'd be surprised if Gronk doesn't start the season on PUP


Rich Eisen ‏@richeisen 2m
Exactly why the Gronk news is alarming. RT @NFL_ATL: Don't want to hear anyone call any back surgery "minor." You try it.

 

[Christiann]

How many surgeries has he had since he's been in the league? Feel bad for the guy, an absolute monster when healthy.

 

[bayeslife]

So injury prone. Worst player in NFL history. Garbage.

 

[joseephuss]

That just makes what Tony Gonzales and Jason Witten do so much more amazing. Those guys have consistently produced and missed very little time in their respective careers. A lot of it is good fortune. You can't predict when a significant injury will occur. Still they have been very reliable.

I have seen a few posts on this board about why Witten won't be a 1st ballot HoFer. One reason that came up as to why is that by the time he is eligible he won't be ranked that high in receptions or yards for a tight end because of some younger guys passing him. Well, Gronk is one of those younger, very productive guys. Great player, but I am beginning to wonder if he ends up having a not so long of a career.

 

[RastaRocket]

How many surgeries has he had since he's been in the league? Feel bad for the guy, an absolute monster when healthy.

How many surgeries in the last month?

 

[JPM]

So injury prone. Worst player in NFL history. Garbage.

I sea what u did there.
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