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Rob Gronkowski Poses With Cats, 'Likes To Snuggle'

BOSTON (CBS) - When Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is not setting records, hanging with Justin Bieber, making ridiculous one-handed catches or throwing Sergio Brown out of the club, he's just a regular guy.

. . . a regular guy that (still) watches Sponge Bob Square Pants and practices his touchdown dance moves at home, facts that were revealed in a new interview and photo shoot with ESPN.

Gronkowski graces the cover of ESPN The Magazine's December issue, and in a sit down interview with SportsCenter anchor Lindsay Czarniak, he answered questions covering everything from his relationship with Tom Brady, to his injuries and much more.

"What is the softer side of Gronk?" Czarniak asks.

"My softer side? I mean, I like to snuggle," Gronk responds, melting the hearts of millions everywhere.

But if that factoid didn't get you all warm and cuddly, check out this gem from the shoot:

[tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/542701055675727873]

Never change, Rob Gronkowski. Never change.

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