Gronk.... should we?

SmashMouth · 03-30-2018, 12:01 PM

Could Gronk be traded?

It’s been nearly two months since Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski declined to commit to another season of football. Could the Patriots be inclined to make the decision for him?

Via TheBigLead.com, Boston Sports Journal has crafted an intriguing bit of (mostly) speculation regarding the possibility of the Patriots trading Gronkowski. Citing a “Bill Belichick-friendly source” (that’s the first time “Belichick” and “friendly” ever have been used in the same breath), Greg Bedard suggests that, when circumstances force the Patriots head coach to contemplate life without a given player, the Patriots head coach begins to warm up to the idea of not having the player.

Bedard identifies the Rams and 49ers as potential destinations. The compensation for Gronkowski, who has two years left on his current contract and may have only one year of football left in his career, isn’t clear. Let’s assume that the Patriots could get a first-round pick for Gronk.

If that’s the case, there’s no reason for the Patriots to finalize the deal now. Whether it’s the Rams at No. 23, the 49ers at No. 9, or anyone else, the goal would be to acquire the pick not four weeks in advance of the draft but when the pick is on the clock. This would prevent the Patriots from being leapfrogged by a team that successfully guesses its intentions for the pick.

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rezburna · 03-30-2018, 12:03 PM

Back problems don’t go away, but for the right price...yup.

ScottF · 03-30-2018, 12:57 PM

nah... we got Watson

voodooido · 03-30-2018, 04:22 PM

Should we stop saying “should we”?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 03-30-2018, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Should we stop saying “should we”?

No. It's the offseason. The "Should we" threads drive discussion. So personally I'm fine with them. Even though my answer to most is "No." Generally this is because the cost/benefit ratio simply doesn't add up.

Such is the case here. A 1st round pick and a ton of money for Gronk, who has shown in the past few years that he can't seem to stay healthy, is too much to pay even with the potential upside.

SFIAH

vpheughan · 03-30-2018, 05:29 PM

It would be the 3rd year in a row the Saints gave the Pats their #1, Jimmy G, Malcom Butler and Now Gronk!!

SmashMouth · 04-04-2018, 11:18 PM

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/i...landing-spots/

Rugby Saint II · 04-05-2018, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Should we stop saying “should we”?

You're right I like "shouldn't we" a whole lot better.

foreverfan · 04-06-2018, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Should we stop saying “should we”?

Dilly Dilly.

The Dude · 04-06-2018, 11:57 AM

I would.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: Gronk.... should we? Originally Posted by voodooido Should we stop saying “should we”? No. It's the offseason. The "Should we" threads drive discussion. So personally I'm fine with them. Even though my answer to most is "No." Generally this is because the cost/benefit ratio simply doesn't add up. Such is the case here. A 1st round pick and a ton of money for Gronk, who has shown in the past few years that he can't seem to stay healthy, is too much to pay even with the potential upside. SFIAH foreverfan, SmashMouth, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

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