Bruce Arians Loves To Chew Out Rob Gronkowski
July 28th, 2021
Professional.
Don’t be mistaken, Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians said today. While foot-rubbing, car-littering tight end Rob Gronkowski may seem like a big goof, he’s a true pro when he gets between the lines.
Still, Arians likes to toy with Gronk.
Arians today was asked about Gronk and raved about his work ethic. But Arians confessed he likes to play practical jokes on Gronk just to get a rise out of him.
“I think a lot of people get caught up with ‘Gronk’ the personality and don’t see the worker,” Arians explained. “He’s in early, he hates making mistakes, he’s meeting with [tight ends coach] Rick [Christophel] constantly, after practice, before practice.
“Like a day today, he’s paying a ton of attention, he’s going to watch that tape meticulously.
“And he does have a lot of fun, he’s a lot of fun to be around. I love just chewing his @ss out just so [he’ll say], ‘Yeah, right dude.'”
You need guys like Gronk on a football field to loosen things up from time to time. Football can’t be all drudgery.
Joe mentioned the following in yesterday’s practice notes. Joe on the field watching training camp, that really gives a better perspective of what a force this Gronk is. TV doesn’t do him justice. Watching on the field, you clearly see the physical mismatch Gronk is on defensive backs.
It really is unfair.
Joe is so glad that unfair matchup is an advantage for the Bucs.
.@BruceArians‘ impersonation of @RobGronkowski is everything. pic.twitter.com/32aHlikMQB
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) July 28, 2021
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July 28th, 2021 at 3:30 pm
But does he eat W’s?
July 28th, 2021 at 3:37 pm
Gronk..what a great guy… completes TB12 . is a pleasure to listen to him being interviewed … so honest on his opinions. A locker room’s CHAMP!
July 28th, 2021 at 3:42 pm
If he was not a hard worker, I’m sure Brady would probably have never brought him to Tampa.
July 28th, 2021 at 3:50 pm
To be as good as Gronk you have to take your job seriously. The perfect coworker is the one who knows when to have fun and when to get down to business.
Also Personality wise I think George Kittle tries to be like Gronk but Gronk is natural and Kittle comes off as forced IMO
July 28th, 2021 at 3:51 pm
Catches everything with those soft hands and blocks like a pulling guard.
Canton is waiting.
July 28th, 2021 at 3:57 pm
Yup, Gronk on the field vs. Gronk off the field are two very different people. I don’t think he’d be the greatest TE in NFL history if he was a goof on the field. People around here killed Gerald McCoy for his personality on the field.
July 28th, 2021 at 5:23 pm
Gronk is quite a character……a great guy to have as a Buc…..we’ve got a multitude of really fantastic players….
Mike Evans, Vita Vea, LVD, Devin White, Antoine Winfield Jr., Chris Godwin, Brady, Cam Brate, Shaq, JPP….
The list goes on an on….tremendous talent….great character, leaders…we are so fortunate….team players.
July 28th, 2021 at 5:53 pm
Gronk had a really good season for a guy that missed time.
July 28th, 2021 at 8:06 pm
Great show & I will be following you guys and hope everything keeps you headed to the Top.
July 28th, 2021 at 8:39 pm
Old Bucco Brue Arians is having WAY too much fun coaching now.
July 28th, 2021 at 8:45 pm
I am the Gronk of my office. Point in case, I just spiked my desk phone.
July 29th, 2021 at 4:52 am
Gronk is simple sage.
The smiling Buddha of kindness and humor.
Gronk is wiser than people give him credit for.
His perspective on life seems extremely loving and positive.
Humans should stop mocking kindness. And begin to value humans that are sweet and kind.
July 29th, 2021 at 7:02 am
Nice to see the real Gronk, and Brady free in Tampa under Arains to be themselves. Fun to watch their last, and maybe best years of HOF careers.
July 30th, 2021 at 7:53 am
Oneilbucyall, without TB12 NO Gronk. This team has HOF’s up the Ying Yang. This guy scored two TD’s in the SB and continued to level defensive opponents after taking a year off. I almost feel bad for opposing teams. NOT!