Gronkowski Receives $4 Million Upfront As Part Of Reworked Contract

Rob Gronkowski was asked if he dances his
way to the bank with a $4 million New England Patriots' check in
his pocket.

''I guess so,'' the smiling tight end said Tuesday, talking about
his reworked contract that reportedly gives him $4 million of the
$10 million bonus he had coming after the 2015 season. According to
reports, the paying of that bonus guaranteed the rest of his deal
through 2019.

One of the NFL's most dynamic stars expressed his gratitude toward
the Patriots' front office and coach Bill Belichick.

''It's a great feeling,'' he said. ''It's time to put that behind
you and just play football now.''

Asked what the organization has meant to him, he said, ''It's just
an honor to be part of it. Ever since I was drafted it's an
unbelievable feeling just coming here and coming out to practice
every single day and putting that jersey on.

''When I step out on the field and come out here to practice, I
come out here to practice with a purpose every time and that's to
get better,'' he said.

Gronkowski caught 82 passes for 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns last
season.