'Get Rid Of Gronk'? Some Patriots Fans React Harshly To Gronkowski Surgery News
FOXBORO (CBS) – Reports of a potentially season-ending surgery for Rob Gronkowski sent shockwaves through Patriots Nation Thursday afternoon, with many wondering about the star tight end's future in New England.
There were plenty of well-wishes for Gronk on social media, but some Patriots fans are saying it's time to part ways with the injury-prone player.
Let's get rid of Gronk
— Jonathan Swasey (@jSwazz24) December 1, 2016
Pats gonna get rid of gronk this off season. Injury prone plus they got Bennett. Heard it here first.
— Michael Soares (@TheMikeSoares) December 1, 2016
Others hoped Gronkowski is still valuable enough to land the Patriots another star in a trade.
If i'm the Patriots, I trade Gronk. They'd get an incredible haul and he just can't stay healthy. #HotTake
— Nick Stratton (@nickstratton) December 1, 2016
Multiple reports have said that Gronkowski is expected to have surgery on Friday and could miss about two months.
On social media, there were several taunts thrown Gronk's way about his ability to stay healthy.
On the flip side, many Patriots fans defended the team captain and were confident he still has many more touchdowns to catch in New England.
Enough of this get rid of Gronk stuff, y'all are overreacting.
— SeattlePatsFan (@SeattlePatsFan) December 1, 2016