“I’m praying every night” - NFL analyst reveals ridiculous bet placed on whether Rob Gronkowski will return to the Buccaneers

Tight end Rob Gronkowski officially retired from the game of football on June 21, 2022.

Given the fact that Gronkowski retired in 2019 and returned in 2020, some think he make another comeback if his number is called.

On "The Rich Eisen Show," host Rich Eisen and former NFL quarterback Richard Griffin III spoke about a bet they have going on based on whether Gronkowski will make a return.

Rich Eisen:

"You said that, if Gronk does not come back, if Gronk stays retired, you will jump in the East River. Now, Robert, I know you're not from New York City. I'm from New York City. I'm from Staten Island, New York, born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island.

"The East River is not something you want to jump into. Aren't you [number] three, you want no piece of this river? You want no piece of it."

Robert Griffin III responded:

"Yeah, Rich. I was told shortly thereafter that, you know, there's a chance that, if I jumped into the East River, I could walk out a couple inches taller, maybe have an extra toe or foot?

"I'm praying every night. 'Please, God, let Rob Gronkowski come back, so I don't have to jump into the East River in the winter.' But I will stay true to my word. And if he does not come back, I'll jump in the East River."

Rob Gronkowski's farewell message

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While there is always a chance of a comeback, it seems like Gronkowski will be on the couch for the 2022 season, watching as a fan.

Gronkowski posted a lengthy retirement message on Instagram and thanked the Buccaneers organization, writing:

"I want to thank the whole entire first class Buccaneers organization for an amazing ride, trusting me to come back to play and help build a championship team."

Gronkowski added:

"I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held high, knowing I gave it everything I had, good or bad, every time I stepped out on the field."

The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end was selected for the NFL's 100th Anniversary All-Time team and the 2010s All-Decade team. He is also a four-time first-team All-Pro selection, five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a four-time Super Bowl winner.

While Gronkowski seems set on staying retired from the game of football, who knows what will happen come playoff time. If the Buccaneers, once again, are in the run for a Super Bowl, that could change his mind late into the season.

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