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Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Another Gronk thread, have to put my nickname for him since last preseason.
The White Rhino strikes again.
The White Rhino strikes again.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Bump GronkI think he might be the new Jermichael Finley.
Team ROFLCOPTERS
Footballguy
I think Hernandez is more comparable to Gates.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Really? Gronk is even taller then Gates. Hernandez is 6'1.
griff321
Footballguy
Gronk is a better Jason Witten.
ThePittbully
Footballguy
If he's the new anything I think he's the new Witten
mr roboto
Footballguy
Yep.-Hernandez owner.
ThePittbully
Footballguy
Beat me to it, but better is a strong claim to make. Witten's topped 1000 yards 3 of the last 4 seasons and hasn't seen less than 950 yards and 80 catches since 2006. But I agree that Gronk reminds me of Witten. Both good blockers on the line, great route runners, consistent hands.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Gronk had more TDs then Witten's best year in his rookie season. I think Gronk's ceiling is much higher.
griff321
Footballguy
I agree, but to be clear I think very highly of Witten as well. It's just I think Gronk is even more physically gifted, a true freak among freaks.
ThePittbully
Footballguy
Maybe but 90+ catches and 1100 yards is a pretty high ceiling to start with. Gronk's gonna get a lot of TD's but I doubt he equals Witten in catches and yards
Ping Pong
Footballguy
Witten's clearly had the better career, but it's not a stretch to say Gronk is the better option right now, especially talking about fantasy. He had 10 TDs in his rookie year, and has 3 TDs in 2 games so far in 2011.
jamil
Footballguy
would like to know as well. i really didn't mind having hernandez in there. its not like either of their numbers were suffering... just made it even harder for the defense to pick which TE to focus on.
shadyridr
Footballguy
doubt he can get much better
shadyridr
Footballguy
exactly
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Actually, it might have the exact opposite effect in that offense. And I'm a Gronkowski owner.
ponchsox
Footballguy
I agree, Hernandez allows Gronk to get open and vice versa. If Hernadez misses time defenses will be doubling Gronk.
Fensalk
Footballguy
Belichick loves the TE in his offenses. Always has. We can go way back to 1995, when Belichick was with the Browns and was salivating at the thought of drafting Kyle Brady at #10. The Jets took him at #9, and Belichick was so upset he traded down to #30.
So any TE getting looks in a Belichick offense is of fantasy interest. The only problem is that Belichick keeps drafting TEs. He might take another one next year and get rid of Gronk.
So any TE getting looks in a Belichick offense is of fantasy interest. The only problem is that Belichick keeps drafting TEs. He might take another one next year and get rid of Gronk.
Manster
Footballguy
why does everyone think Gronk is such a better option than Hernandez? Doesnt Hernandez have more targets? I'd say they are about equal.
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CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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Ping Pong
Footballguy
CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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Who are their No. 1 TEs?? Do they play in 4 team leagues?
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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That's some awesome analysis right there.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Whoever posted that for CBS is obviously bitter they don't own Gronkowski.CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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nysportsfan
Footballguy
A bit premature, IMO.
RUSF18
Footballguy
You probably can't even joke that it's a 1 team league.CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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shadyridr
Footballguy
maybe they were talking about Dan?CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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Fensalk
Footballguy
I'm pretty sure the writer is trying to say he ranks Gronk as the #2 fantasy TE, or the #2 TE in all of fantasy football. He just worded it poorly and it almost reads like he is saying Gronk is a backup.CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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griff321
Footballguy
Bill is himself a former TE. Another part of the reason I fought so hard for these guys, because if anyone is going to change the way we look at the position it's him.
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Nope.I'm pretty sure the writer is trying to say he ranks Gronk as the #2 fantasy TE, or the #2 TE in all of fantasy football. He just worded it poorly and it almost reads like he is saying Gronk is a backup.CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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CBS is pretty consistent and most reviews announce where they consider a player as a No 2 WR....No 2 QB....low end NO1 receiver...etc.
Examples:
Foster: "but even if he plays in Week 3 against the Saints, then he is nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option."
Lloyd: " If Lloyd does return in Week 3, the consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR"
Sanchez "It's still not time to treat Sanchez as a reliable Fantasy QB, but he is certainly worth holding onto as a No. 2 Fantasy option to start with favorable matchups."
Tolbert: "Fantasy owners should view Tolbert as a quality flex option for Week 3 against Kansas City."
etc etc.
These #######s actually view Gronk as a backup TE.
ponchsox
Footballguy
I can't believe these morons actually get paid to write this crap. Even a ten year old would realize Gronk is a #1 TE and is a must start now.Nope.I'm pretty sure the writer is trying to say he ranks Gronk as the #2 fantasy TE, or the #2 TE in all of fantasy football. He just worded it poorly and it almost reads like he is saying Gronk is a backup.CBS Sportsline:
Rob Gronkowski, TE NE
News: New England TE Rob Gronkowski hauled in four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during the Patriots' 35-21 pummeling of San Diego in Week 2 on Sunday. Gronkowski, who averaged 21.5 yards per catch, paced the team in touchdowns after Aaron Hernandez left the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored three times in the first two games of the season and appears to be trusted by QB Tom Brady.
Analysis: Gronkowski could see a small boost in value if Hernandez, who also scored a touchdown, is forced to miss playing time with his knee injury. Gronkowski has amassed 86 yards in each of his two games this season as the Patriots continue to utilize a strong scheme that includes two tight ends. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hernandez, while viewing Gronkowski as a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE in Week 3 against Buffalo.
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CBS is pretty consistent and most reviews announce where they consider a player as a No 2 WR....No 2 QB....low end NO1 receiver...etc.
Examples:
Foster: "but even if he plays in Week 3 against the Saints, then he is nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option."
Lloyd: " If Lloyd does return in Week 3, the consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR"
Sanchez "It's still not time to treat Sanchez as a reliable Fantasy QB, but he is certainly worth holding onto as a No. 2 Fantasy option to start with favorable matchups."
Tolbert: "Fantasy owners should view Tolbert as a quality flex option for Week 3 against Kansas City."
etc etc.
These #######s actually view Gronk as a backup TE.
strong
Footballguy
they can double all they want, but teams don't beat brady by running the same defense all game. he might see a little more attention, but that will likely offset by a few more targets. i think his numbers remain unaffected by hernandez injury.
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Double Gronk? He'll kill ya with Welker. Or maybe some deep balls to Branch and Slater. Or maybe they work Ocho into the game. Or a little more of Woodhead in the flats.
griff321
Footballguy
Yup. Gronk will put up great numbers regardless, but I don't think the bump goes to the WRs this week. I'm the very first person that says every season is unique like a butterfly, but have a gander at week 16 vs the Bills when Hernandez was out. http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010122601/2010/REG16/patriots@bills#menu=gamepass&tab=analyze
houndirish
Footballguy
I agree... also a Gronk owner. Pretty much made this same argument in the Player Spotlight Thread.
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
I dont think the linebackers for Buffalo or Oakland are going to be able to keep up with him. He has two solid starts ahead.
