![]() He’s been practicing off and on for the past couple months and got some coaching tips from Adam Vinatieri, the former longtime kicker for the Patriots and Colts who retired in 2019 as the NFL’s all-time leading scorer with 2,673 points. He did some kickoffs, he said, and once, during his sophomore year, made a 28-yard field goal. Gronkowski, wearing a blue sports coat lined inside with UA logos at his FanDuel news conference, revealed he was a part-time kicker in high school at Williamsville North (N.Y.) He wasn’t all that great, though. Yes, he said, he’d pick playing for the Cowboys. That’s a tough question because this kick is for America. More: Was Super Bowl 57 'rigged' for Chiefs? James Bradberry penalty has Eagles fans crying foulĪsked if he’d rather make the kick or get a chance to play for the Cowboys, do a little kicking, win a Super Bowl and be named Super Bowl MVP, Gronk said, “Oh, my gosh. … But I’ve got to hit the field goal first.” That’s the only chance I’ll go back to football. “I’ll go back so I can be the kicker for the Dallas Cowboys. “Only if Jerry Jones gives me a call,” Gronkowski said, referring to the owner of the Cowboys. Someone asked Gronkowski, the four-time first-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection, if he would consider coming out of retirement if he’s successful with the “Kick of Destiny.” As he did a day earlier during an appearance on FOX Sports, he couldn’t help but poke a little fun at Cowboys kicker Brett Maher, who missed four extra-point attempts during an NFC Wild Card win over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. They’re dress shoes, but I wear them when I’m working out, even though you’re not supposed to.” “They’re the most comfortable shoes that are out there,” Gronkowski said. Yeah, it’s the same shoe brand he’s been hawking on television, radio, and the internet. In a move that smacks of double-dipping into the money tree, Gronk says he plans to wear a pair of Wolf and Shepherd athletic-inspired dress shoes. Eagles gameĪnother somewhat cringing disclosure was learning of Gronkowski’s choice of footwear for the big kick. More: Super Bowl 57 turf called into question during Chiefs vs. But I am down, whoever is listening, whoever can make that happen for the next one, I am down to do it.” “But unfortunately, the legal teams for the NFL and everything, they’re not letting it happen. I am down to kick it in front of the 60,000 people and get booed if I missed it and get cheered if I made it. But due to legal reasons and all the other good stuff it isn’t happening. “I thought I was going to be kicking it in the stadium during the game. “I mean, I 100 percent agree,” Gronkowski replied, much to his credit. After all, where’s the pressure in not kicking it live at the actual Super Bowl in front of a raucous crowd? The Republic called Gronkowski out during his news conference in an ESPN-like “C’mon, Man!” moment. The fact that it’s going to take place at some unnamed field in front of only a camera crew seems somewhat disingenuous. The biggest shocker, previously unknown, is that his field goal attempt won’t be happening at State Farm Stadium live in front of the fans. The campaign ads have been fantastic, and it all sounded warm and fuzzy until Gronkowski revealed a few of the details behind the actual “Kick of Destiny” during a lighthearted news conference earlier in the week near Radio Row at the Phoenix Convention Center. More: Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl 57 thriller over Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona Gronkowski said his motivation to nail the kick is “for everybody in America.” If Gronk makes the kick, everyone who has placed a $5 or more bet on the Super Bowl will win a share of $10 million in free bets. That might be more compelling than what’s planned for Super Bowl 57, when the former NFL tight end, Arizona Wildcat and four-time Super Bowl champion attempts a 25-yard field goal - from an undisclosed location somewhere in the Phoenix area - in a promotional stunt that will be shown on the video boards at State Farm Stadium at some point during the third quarter of Sunday’s big game. Instead of the “Kick of Destiny,” maybe the folks at FanDuel should let Rob Gronkowski do what he does best - catch a touchdown pass in the end zone, run back to the goal line and try spiking the football so it bounces through the uprights. The kick started off looking strong, but picked up a hook and sailed wide of the left upright. Super Bowl Sunday update: Rob Gronkowski's "Kick of Destiny" was shown at State Farm Stadium in the fourth quarter. Watch Video: Rob Gronkowski's Kick of Destiny getting Super Bowl pregame hype
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