Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was seen last week spending time in the pool with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Camille Kostek, appears to have no plans to attend the team’s voluntary offseason workouts.
Today, Gronk was at Gillette Stadium today for a Supercross event in Foxboro, and when asked if he’s planning to join his team next week during the optional workouts ,he answered, “I’ve been training for this dirt biking.”
Gronkowski’s xplanation for why he wasn’t at last week’s workouts: “Training for this dirt-biking.” pic.twitter.com/MPOiGUFG1J
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) April 21, 2018
When asked if he was returning next season Gronk fired off another dirt-biking joke.
Gronkowski on his status for the football season… pic.twitter.com/c7FIzwthzi
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) April 21, 2018
“Status is: Doing really great. I’ve been riding dirt bikes, training really hard. I can VROOM VROOM really good. I can ride that bike like no other, and my speed is up there.”
Gronk was obviously joking but some Pats fans seem annoyed with his antics this offseason.
Trade Gronk for a 7th round pick. Banish him to Cincinnati. Over this schtick.
— Dave McKellar (@EntryLevelDave) April 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/16Casco04101/status/987809566841765888
https://twitter.com/sam17don/status/987795048795377665
Gronk's act is played out. Trade the kid. Get something. Trade him to the Raiders…swap some draft picks and pick up a QB.
— OD-IRISH (@OD_IRISH) April 21, 2018
Gronk needs to inform the Patriots on whether he is serious about playing for the team otherwise the Pats need to trade or draft a desent wide receiver.
— Tom Devo NantucketWeather/SoftRockMusic (@capeislsweather) April 21, 2018
While it’s probably bad timing for Gronk to be joking around about the Pats situation considering all the drama going on in New England right now it’s still really early in the offseason to sound off the alarms. I highly doubt Belichick would trade Gronk if he thinks he’s healthy and can contribute to the team next season.