Rob Gronkowski: ‘It’s football, you’re going to get laid out eventually’
"He hit me fair and square."
Rob Gronkowski learned why Seattle’s defensive backfield is called the “Legion of Boom” on Sunday night.
The Patriots’ 6′ 6″, 265-pound tight end isn’t accustomed to having the wind knocked out of him, but that’s exactly what happened during the second quarter of a 31-24 loss against the Seahawks.
On first down, a pass from Tom Brady intended for Gronkowski was perfectly defended by Seattle safety Kam Chancellor. And just for good measure, the other All-Pro Seahawks safety, Earl Thomas, came over the top to hit Gronkowski with a punishing (and legal) shot as he tried to make the catch.
Here’s Gronkowski discussing the incident, as he gives Thomas full credit for a good hit:
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