

Rob Gronkowski poses for a selfie with television sportscaster Charissa Thompson during Super Bowl media day on Tuesday in Phoenix.
Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) pretends to interview tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during a press conference at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass on Wednesday in Chandler, Arizona.
It takes four Oakland Raiders bring down Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second quarter of a game at Gillette Stadium on Sep 21, 2014.
Tom Brady, right, congratulates tight end Rob Gronkowski after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on on Nov 2, 2014. The Patriots won 43-21.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who will appear on a regional cover of Sports Illustrated this week, respects the Baltimore Ravens because “they bring it.” The Patriots and Ravens, who will play Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs, have played each other six straight seasons.
Rob Gronkowski spikes the ball after catching a five-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 18, 2015.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Raiders Sunday at Foxborough, Mass. The Associated Press
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown reception in front of wide receiver Brandon Tate (19) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., in this Jan 2, 2011, photo.
Rob Gronkowski jokes with fans during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Nov. 14, 2014. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 122-121.
Rob Gronkowski poses for a photo with a magazine he was given as he leaves a news conference Wednesday in Chandler, Ariz. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in NFL football Super Bowl XLIX Sunday.
Rob Gronkowski holds Chya Mayo, the 4-year-old daughter of New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, during Super Bowl media day on in Phoenix.
Rob Gronkowski gets in the zone as he arrives for the AFC Championship game between the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015.
Tom Brady jumps on the back of Rob Gronkowski after Gronkowski scored a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of a game in Indianapolis, on Nov. 16, 2014.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown catch against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of a game on Oct. 5, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass.
Rob Gronkowski puts on a cap signifying his team's clinching of the AFC East title after a 41-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., on Dec. 14, 2014.
Rob Gronkowski holds the championship trophy after the AFC Championship game on Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. Watching, at left, is his father Gordon Gronkowski.
Rob Gronkowski yells to a teammate during a news conference Thursday in Chandler, Ariz.