ATLANTA (AP) — Rob Gronkowski rumbled down the field Authentic James Harrison Jersey ,
got past two defenders and hauled in the football to set up New
England's go-ahead touchdown.If this was the farewell performance for
the Patriots tight end, he went out in playmaking style.Was it his
biggest catch ever? "You tell me," Gronkowski said after New England's
13-3 Super Bowl victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. "It's
up there. I like making big catches like that."That, of course, is what
he has done his entire nine-year NFL career.The 29-year-old Gronkowski
is a three-time Super Bowl champion who has been one of the most
dominant players at his position.Ever.But his time is running out, and
just when that happens has been a question all season. Back, knee, ankle
and arm ailments have sapped him of his ability to stay on the field.
And, when he did play this season, he looked mostly like a shell of his
All-Pro self."Tonight, it's about celebrating with my teammates and that
decision will be made a week or two down the future," Gronkowski said.
"Because tonight, that's what it's about Limited Andre Tippett Jersey ,
is celebrating with my teammates. That's what I'm worried about
tonight."Gronkowski was seen limping out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium after
the game after injuring a quadriceps muscle on a hit in the third
quarter."Yeah, my quad, it hurts a lot," he said. "I can barely walk
right now."He was plenty mobile when it mattered most, though. His two
biggest catches came after the painful hit.Gronkowski finished with six
catches for 87 yards, including two receptions on New England's only
touchdown drive. With the score tied at 3, Tom Brady found his tight end
for an 18-yard gain on first down . Two plays later, the Patriots had
second-and-3 from the Rams 31 when Brady saw Gronkowski get free down
the left sideline. He launched the ball and Gronkowski reached out to
catch the ball and put New England at the 2."When it comes to crunch
time," Gronkowski said, "I always find a way."For a few moments, it was
just like old times.Brady to Gronk."Incredible catch," Brady said. "He's
an awesome teammate, friend Irving Fryar Jersey Salute to Service ,
and I'm just so proud of everything that he's done for our team. He
just had an incredible game."Added center David Andrews: "It was a hell
of a catch. The best players show up at the best time."On the next play,
Sony Michel ran it up the middle for a touchdown that put the Patriots
ahead for good."Tom threw it to me and I had to make a play," Gronkowski
said. "I just come through where it needs to be that time. He knows to
trust in me and throw that ball and I'm going to go grab it."But, for
how much longer?Gronkowski has danced around the question of retirement
whenever the question has come up, but he's due $9 million in base
salary next season — a hefty amount for an aging player whose health
will always be a concern.Even if he wants to keep playing, the Patriots
could very well say goodbye to one of their best and most popular
players in the next few months.And, if that's the case, Gronkowski and
the Patriots went out a winner. As they have so often done."I'll tell
you this: It was the most satisfying year I've ever been a part of,"
Gronkowski said. "How we came together, the obstacles we had to
overcome, the grind from the beginning of training camp to now, it's
just surreal."Pats Pulpit Podcast Episode 113: The Patriots traded for
Josh Gordon!! The New England Patriots lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars
in week 2, but I don’t think any Patriots fans actually care about the
game anymore. The Jaguars looked like the better team John Hannah Jersey ,
but the combination of heat, ridiculous fumble/injury/catch luck, and
annual early season struggles by the Patriots defense makes Alec and
Rich shrug and look towards the next week against the Detroit Lions.
15-1 until they ain’t.BUT BUT BUT, before the coach’s tape was even
available to review the game, but the Patriots acquired wide receiver
Josh Gordon from the Cleveland Browns in what has to be one of the most
exciting trades of the Bill Belichick era- somewhere below the Randy
Moss trade and maybe in line with the Brandin Cooks trade. DREAM
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