Rob Gronkowski on Tom Brady Unretiring, Getting That Million Dollar Catch Bonus & His NFL Future

Rob talks about the Kardashians, watching “Hard Knocks” on HBO, his four brothers, traveling around and partying with them, being given the nickname Gronk as soon as he entered the NFL, Brady unretiring, his future in the NFL, and Tom Brady throwing him a pass to help him hit his million dollar bonus and “The Kids Choice Awards.”
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[@tnshoegirl5005]

My granddaughter goes to Tampa University and their tire went flat in a parking lot and Mr Gronkowski and his freinds saw them & helped the girls change the tire.Shout out to his momma for raising a kind son that still has manners .The girls couldn't wait to call and tell their daddy's how nice he was.

[@philfromkali]

Nice!

[@ji5454]

I stopped at 'fire went flat'. Read it twice. Read the rest and it all made sense 🥴

[@mattc9412]

That's a great story! I'm not surprised

[@Holop88]

Thats pretty cool.

[@paulle7414]

Nice !

[@viresproductions]

Tom's instant fist bump to Gronk when he said he needed another catch for his bonus.. all-time player, all-time teammate, and all-time friend.

[@AH-xi4ep]

For sure. Like no hesitation. I got your back bro. Let's get it.

[@scruffd0g193]

I would love to see Brady and Gronk go into the Hall of Fame together.

[@shawonr3325]

they definitely will, Gronk is gonna come back closer to training camp, and they both probably retire together next year, or 2 yrs max. but i def see them retiring together and both for sure 1st ballot, GOATs at their positions

[@williamdillard5060]

It's a really good chance that they will. Talking about must see TV.

[@hawks7775]

I'd love that too..but I have a feeling brady is gonna play longer than gronk..especially now that Todd is the coach..I could see him think about retire and then miss it too much ..although that will entirely depend on his health..if no significant injury occurs

[@SockHiggins]

@@shawonr3325 Brady should end his career off in 2 years after my bills or bengals win the super bowl

[@stevehornea2577]

@@shawonr3325 Tony Gonzalez is the goat

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Gronk is so funny and likeable, he always makes a great interview

[@joebob3976]

I sure hope Gronk plays again. He's a beast.

[@mysteryhombre81]

I don't, he needs to save his mind and body from the worst and retire now. He has nothing left to prove.

[@oldrrocr]

I'd love to see him host the oscars!... or anything else.

[@ianspamer8295]

Go Bucs!!!!!

[@kaws3076]

@@oldrrocr host the Oscar’s? He can barely speak

[@asc8048]

@@oldrrocr ain’t nobody slapping this guy lol

[@policevanposition1993]

I hope Gronk is in a comedy movie. I think he has good comedic timing.

[@jefftee448]

He should get his own animated series

[@zoradelaney9412]

Very charismatic, funny, and telegenic. Yeah, he could certainly do show business after his NFL retirement.

[@kesha6869]

Yes...Gronk and Vince Vaughn together..would be hilarious 😂

[@Yamas258]

I think he’s been in a few, nothing substantial. But yeah he def should have a big role in a comedy

[@Mike-mp1hk]

I love Gronk, even as a lifelong Seahawks fan. How can you not like this guy? He literally is the definition of fun!

[@rrxmx6944]

No ! do you remember what they did to us in superbowl 49 😡😡😡😡😡

[@floridacracker_]

😂 don't think you have to worry about a SB for a while now that Russ is gone

[@hanniefrei]

Hes so mellow here but still so pleasant and funny. I need you back in the team Gronkie.

[@alla7932]

Hi Gronkie!👧 Hi Vivi! 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@smrtnz5995]

I read an article on his family of 5 athlete brothers all playing multiple sports. They had 3 refrigerators and a freestanding freezer. The Mom, bless her huge Secretariat heart waited till all was asleep then would canteen cook and bake for hours a couple times a week. Incredible Mom.

[@hanniefrei]

GRONK please play again in Tampa. We miss you big guy. 😢😢

[@lisakay8798]

He is so lovable! I'd like to see him come back and play.

[@shawonr3325]

Gronk is def the coolest dude in the NFL. He is just so genuine and keeps it real too, funny and would get along great in any locker room.

[@19RamRebel]

That shot at the Patriots was great 😂😂

[@paxsopranodynasty7555]

I'm a Pat's fan and I LOVED it .......

[@uzi978]

Too bad it isn't true, Pats take care of their players in regards to bonuses. "The Patriots can be a fickle bunch when it comes to paying players, but Bill Belichick has also paid out some bonuses that weren’t hit. The latest example came in 2019, when Lawrence Guy and James White came up just shorting of their playing time incentives, but received their bonuses anyways."

[@JuneBugginTrucking]

I love this guy and his energy and personality. This guy does it all. He retires and does wrestling and comes back and wins a Super Bowl with Tom Brady and now hosting the Kids Choice Awards lol.

[@AH-xi4ep]

I love Gronk. He's maybe one of the most impressive athletes of all time. But to say his personality is great is so opposite of me. I find him extremely awkward and cringe lol.

[@richardharris3423]

@@AH-xi4ep Boooooooooo!!!!! :D

[@lorihopkins1246]

I get face aches from smiling watching Gronk. Please come back to the Bucs. More “Tommy and Gronky” show needed! Just incase no one has told you Rob, you are so needed on the team!

[@MartaRC32]

Agreed. The best part of the NFL season is to watch the Tommy and Gronky show on the Bucs channel on youtube. hilarious...

[@LK-bz9sk]

I never knew Gronk could be so mellow. Hes a really nice guy let alone a beast of a player

[@leonardbank4188]

What a nice interview! Gronk seems very nice and I even like the synergy between Jimmy and him! Very cool to watch

[@pavelradev1990]

Rob is so smart and kind and just awesome. This man has grown a lot over the past few years.

[@andrewfaherty7234]

I don’t know if anybody gets this feeling, but he’s for sure matured so much. Gronk used to be this frat guy party animal, but he’s so much mellower now. I’ve really grown up :(

[@scruffd0g193]

He was never like that, Gronk is actually one the smartest guys ever. It’s well known that he hasn’t spent a penny of his salary. And he is a great business man

[@wildalliediazsoto3279]

I get it too

[@brekerickson5911]

He's still a party boy at heart. But like any other human being you mature with age. Don't mistake the party boy personality for a lack of intelligence. He's about as sharp as they come

[@mtadams2009]

@@scruffd0g193 This may true as far as being good with money and all but he certainly acted like a meathead. I think he learned a lot during his first retirement.

[@syndrac6254]

You didn’t watch the boat parade did you?

[@michaelangelos5117]

How can you not love this guy. Dude, the size of his hands are like freaking giant.

[@oldrrocr]

woa! and he is the smallest of the brothers gronk...

[@jackchn23]

@@oldrrocr he did say during the interview that he has two brothers smaller than him(6’3”) his other two brothers are his height.

[@michaelangelos5117]

@@jackchn23 yeah and they were both fullbacks in the NFL. It's a gronkowski invasion. And I think I heard that his dad played in the NFL also.

[@johncobalt4163]

No.

[@dianetincher5596]

I ❤️ Gronk 😍 that was a beautiful shot he took at the Patriots!

[@Adamcosmi]

That was gruesome lol

[@johnarnold893]

That was hilarious, "We could have a contest, who wants to come and try". lol

[@scottsoward]

The dude is an amazing athlete and so likable.

[@micjam1986]

As a Pat's fan, I'll be rooting for Gronk even after he retires... he's the best!

[@denychangy7386]

same

[@jafquist27]

Same

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Pats* fan - plural, no apostrophe. A true fan would know.

[@micjam1986]

@@einundsiebenziger5488 auto correct.. dink-weed! ( added the hyphen for your benifit)

[@AK-pc7ri]

Love how honest he is it’s very entertaining

[@hanniefrei]

I'd like to see someone try to do a Will Smith on Gronk.. The man has bricks for hands not yet accounting his muscles. 😂

[@ColinPoole]

You gotta go low for his knees or from behind to try to hit the back injury.

[@Gogettor]

GET YOUR WIFE'S NAME OFF MY..... OH NO, SORRY GRONK

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Will Smith would break his hand slapping Gronk.

[@alla7932]

@@ColinPoole good luck with that. I’ve seen him drag defensive players for 5 yards. And I know the kam chancellor play, but that one was one in a million.

[@Degman17]

@@GameTime-yj6qv Chuck Norris: "Gronk, I heard that Will Smith is going to slap me on stage. Will you take my place?"

[@honeytgb]

If they make another Guardians of the Galaxy, Gronk should be in it!

[@tomitstube]

geez, look at those hands, i thought he was overrated, or getting the catches because of brady, but seeing him every week in tampa changed my mind, he's the real deal.

[@jinxkrug7000]

as a lifelong Pats fan, being born and raised in Massachusetts with a Father that was an All-American QB, I was so disappointed when the Patriots let Brady go and Gronk retired. When the Bucs were playing in the Super Bowl, I cheered them both on! Love Gronk and Brady and I too would love to see them go into the Hall of Fame together! That's assuming that Brady ever really retires! Lol 😂🎉❤

[@Artressa]

I love that he let Jimmy know that he's taken.

[@RickM23]

7:20 Gronk is a real one. 🤣

[@joemehere1151]

That was a funny interview. Well done Ron and Jimmy! "Who wants to come and try"? 🤣

[@susanbezio1529]

Rob

[@joemehere1151]

Oh my god! Sorry, I thought I wrote Rob. The "b" is just too close to the "n". I was probably still laughing too hard! Sorry

[@EliteMedic87]

@@joemehere1151 except now you edited it to "Ron"

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

@@susanbezio1529 it's actually "Raj", he's half punjabi

[@remyd8767]

7:45 "a certain wide receiver.." that just blew right past the audience and Jimmy. Football fans they are not

[@mase60391]

Got to be AB

[@tkamn14]

"you shouldn't have said it, but I'm glad you did." claaassic.

[@stephannielsen4177]

He comes over so likeable, fun and relaxed.

[@alichaudhry12]

Lol that Pats comment gonna get play on sports talk shows all day tomorrow

[@paulle7414]

Gronk is just naturally funny . His effects on the locker room is priceless . It’s good when your work place has a guy like that , cheering everyone up in down moments .

[@marcgw496]

I think my favorite Gronk story is how he went into his first retirement to avoid a trade to the lions 😂.

[@wordsbydhaval]

I never understood the power of Tom Brady until now - a catch for a cool million. Gronk is gregarious. He definitely should be in a movie or at least a co-host or guest host on Jimmy Kimmel.

[@shawnuel]

Gronk and Marshawn Lynch should find a vehicle to do together. some type of buddy movie.

[@Michael-vn2jj]

Agreed about Gronk being in a move, I think he would be a really good lead actor and ensemble type guy. Like what John Cena has done with The Peacemaker role, obviously acting is more in Cena's wheelhouse but still he surprised many by how good he did in both support and lead role with the same character. I think Gronk has that same kind of vibe.

[@clutchspells2804]

@@shawnuel gronk and lynch on clueless gamer was one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

[@monos70]

He risks his health everytime he plays, he DESERVES the bonus.

[@tyknotts1469]

Everyone does though right??

[@cjdr.4145]

When Gronk said: "I could have a contest, see who wants to come and try." referring to "the slap" LOLOL.

[@erikasnow2104]

What a great guy!!!

[@ayooomyman1981]

Gronk is the perfect wingman. He would be a great person to party with

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

No, given his intimidating stature, everybody would consider him your body guard and be afraid to talk to you.

[@PRLIBRE_SOBERANO]

Wuau What a cool guy. Seems like a very humble person. Kudos

[@nelsonbeltran9720]

The one thing that makes Gronk a great player and a teamate is that he always enjoy the games, he smiled a lot and look always happy. The gentle giant of NFL. Be healthy and safe IDOL!👏💪💞🇵🇭

[@lililelylilly]

he's a lot more lucid than i expected

[@colby9945]

Love how he just openly bashes the Patriots lol.

[@dalmates4sakai]

i really hope gronk continues to play for few more yrs !!!

[@maryelizabethmcgregor413]

Wow the hands on That man are huge! Jimmys hands are like a 1/4 of the size

[@MaineOffGrid.]

You know what that means!! 🤣🤣🤣 Those hands were made for catching BALLLLZZZ.

[@tampabayrays84]

Hope he’s back!! By the way Jimmy, how did you not ask a follow up about that “certain receiver”. Would have loved to hear Gronks take.

[@Damage_Inc]

Gronk seizing his opportunity to break into TV/media is genius. He tests well on the screen so he can do a bunch of different mediums if he really wants to.

[@jamesjwalsh]

Think he was briefly rolled out by Fox couple of years ago. He bombed.

[@richardmilliken8705]

Indeed! Bradshaw & Howie are getting up there in age and the Gronk will fit in perfectly.

[@mariefraher8725]

Love Gronk so much, I am putting up with Kimmel.

[@NewMessage]

I couldn't think of a better nickname for that guy, even if his name wasn't what it is.

[@timm5670]

He’s gonna wait till last minute to sign so he doesn’t have to go through training camp 😉

[@tombradysr.8048]

Gotta love the honesty, he doesn't hold back. My son should be tossin him the pigskin this season

[@catytheredheadedalaskan8118]

I'm so sorry.

[@tombradysr.8048]

@@catytheredheadedalaskan8118 sorry for what?

[@celenascheede-bergdahl5473]

I am a Packers fan but love the Brady/Gronk duo!

[@ianspamer8295]

Go Bucs!!!!!! TD Tommy and Gronk Getting it done!!!!!

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Great that you commented, Mr Brady! I can’t imagine how amazing it must be to have a son who most people consider to be the greatest of all time in football, and some say in all of team sports. And after fearing he might not even be drafted! You must have done a ton of things really right. Blessings to you, Sir, and I hope he and you and all your family continue to have many wonderful life moments ahead. 🙏👍✨

[@dionhaun9262]

Thank you for a wonderful show !!

[@PakRT48]

Gronk: "Honestly, it was a false start." Bucs: "Give us back the bonus money!"

[@chrisbarry9345]

You don't mess with Gronk if you want to keep tb12 happy

[@LK-bz9sk]

Thats what I was thinking.

[@gieyu1817]

Once the next play's ball was snapped, no one can challenge the catch. So the bonus money stays with Gronk

[@nikilragav]

@@gieyu1817 penalties are not challengable anyway

[@paulle7414]

Well , he may look funny but with his size , I want to know who in the Bucs front office willing to try rob a million dollars from him !

[@makeit-takeit6707]

I see a future for Gronk, way past football. Still young too. A straight up cool dude.

[@eleventy-seven]

He's beat up and should retire. With his success, why get more beat up? Enjoy your new life Gronk.

[@nunya7319]

Would love to see him sit out until week 14. Then come back for the playoff's and eventual Super Bowl against the Bills.

[@shawnuel]

I have this issue of always equating Eastern teams as AFC but Tampa Bay is definitely a NFC team. I first saw this and thought "how can these two AFC teams meet in the Superbowl?" DUH!

[@MrGoddlie]

Football players body's doesn't work that way nor does the chemistry on the O line. Two or 3 games isn't enough time to just jump into the game. Gronk's body ain't the same, week 8 to 10 is reasonable but hopefully he just retires

[@ceebee8042]

Honesty. Rough game.

[@MartaRC32]

That´s a good point... maybe this is what he´s negotiating with the Bucs´ manager - to play only in certain key games and never with the Saints, ever...

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... playoffs* (plural, no apostrophe)

[@chrisbarry9345]

Tommy and Gronk are social media gold

[@lucas182512]

Pats fan here. Nice one Gronk. Still love you 🤣

[@renerobledo8376]

Huge hands. No wonder he catches everything. Go Gronk!

[@davino108]

Yes like catcher mits. Met him at book signing for good to be gronk in mass great guy he's a beast. Would love have seen smitj try to slap him. Lights out in a second..

[@brianjacobs1283]

This guy would be incredible on SNL!!!

[@davidb6576]

I bet you're right. I remember Brady was a little wooden, no worries about that with Rob.

[@samuelbastien6834]

He dissed the patriots🤣

[@S_67F]

Yes but when it comes down to it that's where he became 'Gronk' so he can piss off

[@The_Real_Kal-El]

@@S_67F Don’t get butt hurt man this is coming from I’m a Pats fan.

[@nickrodriguez7245]

And ab

[@davepointon8905]

He was in that really old movie goonies I remember his famous line “Baby Ruth”.Mmmmm good.

[@kessy3053]

He will be back this season we all know it

[@zachsalvatore5175]

I don’t think him appearing on here bodes well for that lol

[@16Residence]

@@zachsalvatore5175 I think the main reason for this appearance was for Kids Choice Awards though

[@tombradysr.8048]

Don't worry my boy will be throwing Gronk the rock this year

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

You know it, and I know it

[@Nurturing2]

Pretty please come HOME, Gronk❣️ We ❤️ you!!!

[@mariepanimdim4303]

He has such a great personality, very funny and awesome interview! I'm going to borrow "Who wants to come and try"... it fits me.

[@leebatt7964]

Gronks extreme talent at getting open and catching passes was actually his downfall, the constant double teaming and having to drag two or three defenders after a reception took a huge toll on his body. Amazingly nimble and quick for such a large man and such good feel for the game but a human body can only take so much, even such a specimen as Gronk. A legend.

[@donearlcarloagbunag8881]

My day is complete again Gronk!

[@joelluongo7419]

Something that I always love about Gronkowski.. he provides insights about the football games in real time. He allows you to enter his football world.. so freakn' cool!!!

[@walterwhite1659]

“I shouldn’t had said that … you’re welcome” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maryannferrara4199]

Can't Stop Won't Stop 💜🌎☮️

[@garycruse6870]

Not the Oscar jokes at the end 🤣

[@petedog9581]

Gronk zinging the Pats. I love it.

[@kevint1196]

Pats are cheap.

[@josesosme4429]

Love this guy!!!💯💯❤️❤️

[@brandoblack3732]

Kimmel on the list!

[@johnymertl7977]

I swear sometimes Gronk reminds me of Cody from "Step by Step"... Like when he wast telling that Patriots would pull you down from the field to stop you from getting bonus 🤣

[@TheHiredGun187]

I wanna see Gronk on Sesame Street

[@14ucls]

Best TE of all time idc

[@LisaLGruman]

Those hands! Delightful interview.

[@wheatwear]

Wow cool! Cheers from the Finger Lakes!

[@boyanbc]

He looks like Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder. These hands, man...

[@Mrfireface2]

Rob looks like a walking La Criox can in that jacket

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

La Croix*

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

No comment on anything else but the fact I love Rob Gronkowsi he is so funny and great personality!!! His brother Chris follows 100,000 ppl on Twitter and I'm lucky enough to be one somehow. Oh and Rob's a beast. Don't care for that other guy he plays with tho 🤣

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

He is* followed* by 100,000 people. I you were after that number of social media accounts, you'd never have a second of off-screen time left in your life😉.

[@theloniousm4337]

I wish Jimmy would have compared hand size with Gronk - looks like a massive difference in hand size just from sitting 3 ft apart.

[@greyson3421]

That dude is the real life Hulk. He is huge, he “smashes” 😉 he destroys expensive stuff, he doesn’t mind hurting people, and people love him.

[@allnoni]

rob is such a really nice person!!!

[@abdim8035]

Good interview. Lmao i can believe that pats story Lool

[@geralddarlington4165]

Forgive me for watching the Jimmy Kimmell "Construct" show but I really like Gronk. It won't happen again.

[@guytansbariva2295]

Gronk talked about nobody slapping him lol...there aren't many, but Gronk would cower in fear of Hafthor

[@tonymanna9160]

Gronk is so funny! Seems like a good dude.

[@heyidaroo]

Big Himbo energy, and I’m here for it!

[@andreacampparker9419]

Always a pleasure 🤣😂🤣

[@mrtolliver]

BEST TIGHT-END ALIVE!!!!

[@audmuse8453]

What an interview !

[@geoafe66]

Not even a big football fan but this was a great interview

[@willgaines5651]

Such a great guy

[@Coby711]

Jimmy’s a menace

[@maximilianomunoz-planas9395]

@gronk, what are you talking about! you’re the best TE in the current / near history of the NFL!