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Rob Gronkowski and other celebrities are ready for ‘Game On’

Rob Gronkowski and other celebrities took part in Zoom meeting today to discuss CBS’ “Game On.”

We could all use a little laughter right now, so leave it to Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski to provide it for us.

The three-time Super Bowl champion came out of retirement this offseason to join the Buccaneers and reunite with quarterback Tom Brady after the team pulled off a trade with the Patriots. And as entertaining as Gronk is on the field, he’s just as entertaining off of it (See Mr. Stache for an example).

Gronk will be coming to our screens sooner than we think as he and other celebrities, including Venus Williams, prepare for the CBS show “Game On!”

Today, Gronkowski and others took part in a Zoom meeting to talk about the show.

To learn more about “Game On!”, check out this video Gronk recently posted on Instagram.

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Gronk celebrates Mr. Stache’s birthday with a cake

The friendship between Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski and his new friend Mr. Stache took another turn in Gronk’s latest Instagram post.

Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski had himself a busy time last week. Not only did the future Hall of Famer celebrate his 31st birthday, but he introduced the world to his new friend, Mr. Stache (oh, yes, that’s a thing).

And, if you thought Gronk’s fun with Mr. Stache was over, think again. The big man took to Instagram yesterday to show off a little birthday cake that was made in honor of Mr. Stache. Gronk posted a video of him enjoying the cake with his buddy, and then getting a face full of cake from his girlfriend, model Camille Kostek.

Take a look at some screenshots from Gronk’s recent Instagram story below.

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This Rob Gronkowski stat will make your head spin

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski celebrated his 31st birthday this week, and this stat puts into perspective just how great he has been on the field.

Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrated his 31st birthday yesterday, and was shown plenty of love from fans and friends.

Tampa Bay fans have been busy celebrating since the team traded for the All-Pro tight end, luring him out of retirement to reunite him with quarterback Tom Brady.

Gronk was a force to be reckoned with in New England with Brady as his quarterback. In just his second season in 2011, he set the NFL tight end record for touchdowns in a single season with 17. He had 79 touchdowns when he called it a career last offseason at the age of 29.

To put that in perspective, take a look at the below stat.

He may be north of 30 now, but you can expect Gronk to bring the same energy to the field this season for Tampa Bay. Bucs fans are certainly in for a treat.

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Flashback Friday: Gronk shimmies and shakes the Colts in 2014

Take a look back to Week 11 of the 2014 season, when then-Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski rolled through the Colts for a score.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski turned 31 yesterday and received tons of birthday messages from fans, his girlfriend, and, of course, his quarterback Tom Brady.

Gronk is coming out of retirement to join the Bucs, who traded for the future Hall of Fame tight end days before the NFL draft. Gronkowski will join a group of tight ends that includes O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate. Couple that with receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and it could be a historic year for this offense.

Since Gronk has been out of football awhile, you may have forgotten just how dominant this guy is. In honor of his birthday week and Flashback Friday, let’s take a look back to the Patriots’ Week 11 win over the Indianapolis Colts in 2014, when Gronk shimmied his way to the end zone on a 26-yard score.

That score also led to this fantastic dance.

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Twitter wishes Rob Gronkowski a happy birthday

See what people on Twitter had to say to Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski on his birthday.

It’s Rob Gronkowski’s birthday!

Despite being away from the game for a year, the tight end is only 31 today, and will hopefully be a major contributor to the Bucs in 2020, especially since he’ll be reunited with his best buddy Tom Brady.

See how Twitter wished the future Hall of Famer a happy birthday.

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Rob Gronkowski introduces us to his new friend Mr. Stache

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski had some fun with fans on Instagram after introducing the world to his new friend.

Newly acquired Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski will be coming out of his one-year retirement to reunite with quarterback Tom Brady, hoping to bring the success from their Patriots days to the Sunshine State.

Gronk is busy getting himself back into football shape after being away from the game, but he’s also been busy making, or rather growing, a new friend.

Check out these screenshots from Gronk’s recent Instagram story, where he had some fun with fans after introducing us all to Mr. Stache.

And, of course, he had to throw in a little promo for his upcoming show Game On.

Gronk really is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Bruce Arians says Brady ‘was adamant’ about bringing Gronk to the Bucs

Bruce Arians revealed on ESPN’s “NFL Live” that Tom Brady was the one who first brought up the idea of bringing Gronk to Tampa Bay.

If the Buccaneers’ trade for Rob Gronkowski surprised you last month, you aren’t the only one. Turns out, Bucs head coach Bruce Arians was equally surprised when he learned from his new quarterback, Tom Brady, that the retired tight end was interested in coming to Tampa Bay.

Appearing on ESPN’s NFL Live on Thursday, Arians said that Brady, the six-time Super Bowl champion, was the one who brought up the idea of trading for his former teammate, and was adamant the Bucs go after Gronk.

via ESPN:

“It was really Tom. Tom brought it up to me, and I didn’t even think it was a possibility that [Gronkowski] wanted to come back. And [Brady] was adamant about, yeah, he really wants to play; he’d love to play with us. So [general manager] Jason Licht got the ball rolling with the Patriots, the conversation was there, and he’s working out, he’s in great shape and he’s raring to go. So we’re really looking forward to getting on the practice field.”

Arians may have been surprised, but it turns out Brady might have known for a while about Gronk’s possible interest in returning. Shortly before Brady announced his decision to leave the Patriots, Gronkowski told him during a workout together that he may be interested in returning. Turns out, Brady going to the Bucs was just the right situation to lure Gronk out of his one-year retirement.

Once Brady hangs up his helmet once and for all, he might want to try his luck at being a general manager.

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O.J. Howard’s latest Instagram post shows he’s ready to get to work

Take a look at Bucs tight end O.J. Howard’s latest Instagram story, which might be a peek into his psyche.

The NFL draft came and went without tight end O.J. Howard being traded. The Buccaneers were thought to be looking to move the former Alabama star after they acquired Rob Gronkowski in a trade with the Patriots.

But GM Jason Licht says the team is looking forward to having Howard on the roster, so it appears as though Howard will join a tight end group that includes both Gronkowski and Cameron Brate.

If Howard feels slighted by the team’s trade for Gronk, he isn’t showing it (at least not publicly). Instead, it seems as though he’s ready to put in the work to get better. Howard took to his Instagram story today to give fans a look into his current state.

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Rob Gronkowski futures odds: 2020 NFL awards, picks and best bets

Assessing Rob Gronkowski’s futures odds to win major NFL awards in 2020, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets.

Future NFL Hall of Fame TE Rob Gronkowski has come out of retirement to be traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and reunite with QB Tom Brady for the 2020 season. Below, we break down Gronkowski’s NFL futures odds at BetMGM and assess his chances of winning the NFL MVP and Comeback Player of the Year awards.

Already one of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history, Gronkowski is still just 30 years old and is viewed as a frontrunner for the CPOY and a long shot for the MVP.

Rob Gronkowski futures: MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Tuesday, April 28 at 12:35 p.m. ET.

Gronkowski is one of 28 players with +15000 odds to win the 2020 MVP award. Sixty-seven players have longer odds and 46 have lower odds. Four other tight ends are listed, with San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle leading the position at +10000. Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz is +15000, Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller is +20000 and Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is +250000.

A $10 bet on Gronkowski to be named MVP would return a profit of $1,500 if he were to win. Despite the sizable payout, this bet draws a hard PASS. No tight end in NFL history has ever been named MVP. Despite Gronk’s relative youth, he’s unlikely to come anywhere near a stellar 2011 campaign in which he racked up 1,327 yards and 17 touchdowns, and didn’t receive a single vote.

Additionally, if the Buccaneers succeed in the turnaround they’re expected to pull off this season, it will undoubtedly be Brady getting the credit with MVP odds of just +1400. WRs Mike Evans (+10000) and Chris Godwin (+20000) could also receive recognition to detract from Gronk voters.

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Rob Gronkowski futures: Comeback Player of the Year odds

A much safer play for those wanting betting action on Gronkowski in the 2020 NFL season is for Comeback Player of the Year. At +400, Gronkowski is the award’s co-favorite with Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.

Gronkowski previously won the award in 2014, when he returned from a torn ACL (and several other injuries) to amass 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns on 82 receptions. He isn’t facing quite the same hurdles as Roethlisberger, who is returning from elbow surgery which cut his 2019 campaign short mid-way through Week 2, but he’ll be playing for 2020’s “it” team and has always drawn plenty of attention.

Say YES to this bet and back Gronkowski to win the 2020 Comeback Player of the Year award at +400. A $10 bet will return a profit of $40.

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The game that turned Rob Gronkowski into Brady’s guy

A Sunday night showdown against the Steelers in 2010 was when Gronk and Brady first found their on-field chemistry.

The news of Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement to team up with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay sounds like something out of a Marvel movie. An aging superhero is ready for one last job, but the only way to pull it off is with the Incredible Gronk right by his side.

(Too much?)

Regardless, there’s no denying the chemistry Brady and Gronk have together on the field, with the tight end catching twice as many touchdowns from the future Hall of Fame quarterback than the second guy on the list, Randy Moss.

But if you really want to see where the Brady-to-Gronk connection began, you have to go all the way back to Week 10 of the 2010 season, when the Patriots played the Steelers in a Sunday night showdown. Heading into that game, Gronk had caught two touchdowns on the year, and his highest single-game receiving total was 47 yards.

Against Pittsburgh, Brady started going to Gronk more, and the tight end finished the game with five receptions for 72 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first Patriots rookie in franchise history to score three touchdowns in a game. Gronk would end the year with 10 touchdown receptions before setting the tight end record of 17 in 2011.

Take a look back now at highlights from that 2010 game.

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