I don’t want to roll out the #Gronkscuse but there’s no question he would’ve made a difference. The problem though is that the Pats came out flat so it’s doubtful Gronk would’ve been the magical elixir that made them come out on fire.
But Gronk’s the hardest part of the Patriots offense to game plan and that would’ve had a trickle down effect for the 49ers in their preparations.
I just can’t wait to get Gronk and Hernando back on the field together healthy. The Pats will have a whole dimension once that happens.