ckf Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Rob Gronkowski is walking away from football. The New England Patriots tight end announced on Instagram on Sunday that he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. "It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far. I will be retiring from the game of football today," Gronkowski wrote. "I am so grateful for the opportunity that Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick gave to me when drafting my silliness in 2010. My life experiences over the last 9 years have been amazing both on and off the field. The people I have meet, the relationships I have built, the championships I have been apart of, I just want to thank the whole New England Patriots organization for every opportunity I have been giving and learning the great values of life that I can apply to mine. "Thank you to all of Pats Nation around the world for the incredible support since I have been apart of this 1st class organization. Thank you for everyone accepting who I am and the dedication I have put into my work to be the best player I could be. But now its time to move forward and move forward with a big smile knowing that the New England Patriots Organization, Pats Nation, and all my fans will be truly a big part of my heart for rest of my life. "It was truly an incredible honor to play for such a great established organization and able to come in to continue and contribute to keep building success. To all my current and past teammates, thank you for making each team every year special to be apart of. I will truly miss you guys. Cheers to all who have been part of this journey, cheers to the past for the incredible memories, and a HUGE cheers to the uncertain of whats next." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Figured as much. He had a good run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 24, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 24, 2019 He's been fun to watch...get out while the getting is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Cheers to Gronk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 24, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Definitely one of the Top 5 to ever play TE in the NFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 He was beat up. I'm sure he's hurting. He was getting slow too. Great career on a great team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fuck the East Coast,nobody cares. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted March 25, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 Grover, go long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 Career earnings of $54 million. About $25 after agent and taxes. Dude likes to party. Hope he was smart and can make it last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Highmark said: Career earnings of $54 million. About $25 after agent and taxes. Dude likes to party. Hope he was smart and can make it last. guys never touched his NFL paycheck lived off his endorsement money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said: Grover, go long. Edited March 25, 2019 by Jimmy Snacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 Just now, Angry ginger said: guys never touched his NFL paycheck lived off his endorsement money Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 Just now, Angry ginger said: guys never touched his NFL paycheck lived off his endorsement money Beat me to it...heard that on Lebetard....smart dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 25, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snoughnut Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I wonder if Gronk will go out shagging with Bob Kraft? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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