In a column that provides a snapshot look at some of the larger issues facing each team in the NFL, Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com writes a piece titled, “Pressing questions for all 32 teams heading into the summer.” For the Patriots, Prisco focuses on the offense, with this question: “Who … Continue reading
Getty Images As Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski prepares for a fourth surgery on his forearm and a probable back surgery, we’ve been reminded of the concerns that caused Gronkowski, a potential first-round pick in the 2010 draft, to slide to round two. While a stellar performance in 2011 blew … Continue reading
Getty Images From the moment we commenced the process of accepting nominations for each team’s Mt. Rushmore, we’ve received scattered communications from Patriots fans lamenting the task of identifying the four greatest figures in franchise history. The time has come, at least when it comes to coming up with the … Continue reading
James Walker, who covers the AFC East for ESPN.com, was in Los Angeles for this year’s NFL Players Association’s Rookie Premiere and caught up with Patriots second-round draft choice Aaron Dobson. One question that Walker asked Dobson was on his penchant for making tough, one-handed receptions. “It’s all instinct,” Dobson … Continue reading
The USA Today reported that the problem is with a disc, and the issue may be enough of a concern to require surgery. Gronkowski recently had an MRI to check on the injury.
Getty Images Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have a fourth arm surgery on Monday. But that’s three days away. OK, two days and change. Still, that’s time for plenty of living. And Gronk will be living it up one more time in Las Vegas. Jumpseat.me, a jet-sharing service, circulated … Continue reading
The Patriots will play just once on “Monday Night Football” during the 2013 season, and the game comes on the heels of their Week 10 bye. It will take place in Charlotte against the Carolina Panthers, who feature one of the most exciting young players in football, quarterback Cam Newton. … Continue reading
We often hear players say that their body is their temple, and that was the first thought that came to mind when news surfaced Friday that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might require back surgery. While the potential back surgery is viewed as minor, it would still be surgery, and … Continue reading
AP A mere possibility quickly has become a probability. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski “probably” will need back surgery. He currently is waiting for a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins. The back surgery, if it occurs, is expected to happen within … Continue reading
AP It looks like Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have a fourth surgery on his forearm next week, but that may not be the end of his trips to the operating room. And we’re not talking about the possibility that he’ll need another surgery to deal with a lingering … Continue reading
