The Pat's were one for eleven on third downs today. Who could have helped out there? I'm looking at you Rob. Our tight end production against the Bengals was one catch by Hooman for eleven yards. The tight end position was the focal point of our passing game last year and now it is nowhere to be found. In week one, He wasn't ready. In weeks two and three he was making strides but was not quite ready for game action. By the time week four rolled around I was fully expecting Gronk to play. He was full speed in practice and was looking close to form. Then he says his "family" thinks he should wait before coming back and he sits out against Atlanta. This bothered me but it made me optimistic for a week five return against Cincinnati. We all know what happens next. Gronk doesn't make the trip and the Pat's offense looks abysmal (especially on third downs), a spot where Gronk could have offered a security blanket for Brady. A fresh off an injury Amendola and a pair of inconsistent rookies are not what the doctor ordered when it comes to success on third downs. My patience with Gronk has expired. His absence didn't hurt us last week but it sure as hell did this week. We need his production. At least Amendola gutted it out this week despite hurting his groin in week one. Gronk is absolutely healthier than Amendola yet he is still holding out. Next week New Orleans is coming to town along with the leagues best tight end Jimmy Graham. Time to suit up and play Rob, after all you only live once.
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