Comments on: Willie McGinest thinks someone needs to talk to Gronkowski http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: patssteelersorgiants http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2332436 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:07:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2332436 I agree with the above post. Gronk is made of glass and is a meat-head. His physical prowess on the field isn’t enough to overlook the bad stuff. You don’t do the things he does 23 or not when you’re recovering from season ending injuries. Have someone other than Brady pass to him and he’s not going to be the top TE.

]]> By: patriotenvy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2331359 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:54:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2331359 I consider him to be a bad draft pick so far. He hasn’t been on the field when they need him most. You can make excuses, but It is what it is.

]]> By: CKL http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2330961 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:38:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2330961 I never thought there would be a day we heard more about the wild nightlife of someone on the Pats than we do about Adam Jones’ nightlife. Kind of funny.

]]> By: rc33 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2330745 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:15:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2330745 “Broke now laws” is one thing. Re-breaking his arm doing senseless off season stuff is another. Gronk’s a meat head but a good guy; never in trouble w/ the law, abusive, getting in fights, etc..
No one’s telling him he can’t live his life but he’s one year into a $56M deal. And dropping a DDT on an equally big guy while still healing a twice-broken arm is just plain dumb. He’s gotta be smarter and more responsible to Kraft, his coaches and his teammates than to risk doing things like that.

]]> By: pabrownsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2330671 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:44:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2330671 I am so glad i did not act that way when i was 23. Nope not me. i worked 16 hour days 6 day a week then went to church for 12 hours on Sunday. Cut the kid a break ok.

]]> By: retaeyssup http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2330383 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:35:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2330383 Fans get way more worked up about this stuff than players. Fever Pitch was spot on regarding players having normal lives after a loss while fans sulk and freak out.

]]> By: TheWizard http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2330119 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:50:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2330119 McGinest and people like him come across as petty, stay-off-my-lawn old man types

I see him more as the proven multiple champion with the cred to say this sort of thing.

No matter if Gronk’s actions are harmful or not, it’s creating a bad image.

As Agassi said, image is everything.

]]> By: hartleechung http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2330117 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:48:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2330117 Geeze…only because of the internet this is an issue. Looks like ol’ Willie has joined “Soccer Mom Nation”.

]]> By: ddogdaddy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329801 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:19:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329801 They should make a movie about this. A young guy who like to dance and have a good time with his friends but the ” know it all “grown ups want to ban dancing because they feel it gives young people impure thoughts and will lead them to do other “bad things”. They can call the movie Footloose. Never mind. No one would be that stupid to believe a premis like that.

]]> By: melikefootball http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329787 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:01:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329787 Most of the top notch originzations would say goodbye.

]]> By: bartlettruss http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329766 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:42:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329766 The kid might have a drinking problem. It won’t help to deal with it publicly.

]]> By: johnnyjagfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329760 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:35:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329760 Let Gronk be Gronk. Hem him in and you’ll see a loss of moxie. The porn thing, though? Maybe a touch much.

]]> By: cosanostra71 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329745 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:26:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329745 These are the exact reasons I like Gronk. Party it up dude

]]> By: footballfan58 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329733 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:10:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329733 Well, let’s see . . . . . . he hasn’t stabbed anyone, isn’t carrying a gun, didn’t get arrested for DWI, doesn’t't have multiple kids with multiple women and hasn’t been accused of rape. What was your complaint again? Oh, a 23 year old enjoying life like a normal 23 year old? Off with his head!!

]]> By: rhodeislandpatriotsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329717 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:58:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329717 I think Gronk’s off-field conduct to date has been of far less consequential/relevant than his being injured during New England’s last two postseason runs. If Gronk incurs yet another injury in time for next year’s playoffs (assuming the Patriots get there, of course), then in my mind that qualifies as a trend—and a disturbing one at that. After all, how much value does the league’s best—and highest paid—tight end bring to his team if he can’t play when he’s needed most?

]]> By: dtlb58 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329679 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:26:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329679 In 5-7 years he will say, when I was young and foolish….I wish someone would have talked to me.

Great talent, just not ready to grow up yet.

Derrick Thomas was the same way. He partied hard and drove fast till the end no matter how much Carl and Marty tried to slow him down, he wouldn’t listen.

Difference here being, this guy has a father that should be guiding him and he should be listening to.

]]> By: war27 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329656 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:14:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329656 The guy seems like a cancer of a different kind to a team. He’s not TO/Moss but I’m sure the vets on the Pat’s really want to put a foot in his behind.

It would be hard to say something to him after the owner called him out for the porn star deal then has audition or whatever they were tape leak…

]]> By: cubano76 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329638 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:00:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329638 Usually I fall on the side of the player in situations like this. But he’s getting very close to being a danger to himself. Thus putting his career in jeopardy. OMG!!!!!! I’m an old guy.

Time to go poor one out for my homie “young me”.

]]> By: manilovethepftcensors http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329635 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:56:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329635 Why do so many people have opinions about what Gronk should be doing in his spare time? He absolutely kills it on the football field so maybe people should mind their own damn business. If it was somehow affecting his play or maybe even if it wasn’t the off season he might have a valid point. It would still be a matter for the Pats management to discuss with him and would have absolutely nothing to do with McGinest. McGinest and people like him come across as petty, stay-off-my-lawn old man types who really shouldn’t have anything to say about the matter one way or another.

]]> By: rukkus1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329601 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:38:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329601 Maybe someone should have this talk with him: stop acting so foolish. You might damage your reputation.

]]> By: lennydpocketqb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329560 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:18:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329560 He has all the skills but he lacks a champions heart and drive.

]]> By: EJ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329543 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:09:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329543 He’s from Western NY, give him a break, he earned it.

]]> By: arlingtonsynn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329537 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:06:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329537 Let’s see…

Gronk may have had that cast because he rushed back too soon.

Maybe it’s poor form to use this as an excuse to knock him about reinjuring himself.

]]> By: chicagobtech http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329535 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:03:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329535 To the people trying to justify Gronkowski, answer me these two questions:

Is it appropriate for a person with a bad ankle to dance on it?

Is it appropriate for a person with a broken arm to lift with it?

]]> By: doe22us http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329517 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:51:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329517 When people say let Gronk be Gronk, its just like saying let Manny be Manny or Ozzie be Ozzie see how that turns out in the long run.

]]> By: yankeemofo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329509 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:49:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329509 I’m a Pats fan and I think Willie is spot on. It may be different than “making it rain” but not really. Both put you at risk of making your organization look bad with your actions, especially if you(or someone else) gets hurt and/or the authorities become involved.

The kid is young with lots of money…he needs some guidance.

And Josh, if this was your kid would it still “feel like making a mountain out of a molehill” or would you advise him to straighten up and consider not only his public image, but his job and teammates also?

]]> By: mrpickled http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329491 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:42:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329491 Just let the poor guy be!

]]> By: rodgersrodgersheisking http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329482 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:38:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329482 Gronk is the best thing about the league.

]]> By: packerman1968 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329481 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:38:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329481 HELLO, off-season, he seems to be good teammate.

Leave the kids along, he did not break any laws.

]]> By: jburnabtnh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/10/willie-mcginest-thinks-someone-needs-to-talk-to-gronkowski/#comment-2329475 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:35:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1729127#comment-2329475 C’mon man, that was a DDT, get it right. Jake The Snake 4 Life!

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