Gronkowski Brothers

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With 3 Gronkowski brothers in the NFL (Rob-Patriots, Dan-Broncos, Chris-Cowboys), is this the first time 3 brothers have been in the NFL AT the same time? I remember the Gramatica brothers but wasn't sure if all 3 were kicking at the same time. Either way that's cool that playing in the NFL is a family affair for the Gronkowski's, and must make for an interesting schedule for their parents!
 

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Rob's been an exciting player and welcome addition to the Patriots. He looks like the most complete TE in the draft, certainly ahead of Gresham or Jimmy Graham so far. Aaron Hernandez has been the biggest down field threat for TE rookies and he's also on the Patriots!
 

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It is nice to have these brothers in the NFL! I think having White men like these provides a great example for young White players to emulate. It is also a nice ad for Whites having more than 1-2 children.
 

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I didn't know the Baldingers were 3 brothers, nor the Olson brothers. I think the article missed the Zendejas brothers. But I think the article stipulated they had to be playing at once.
 
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white is right said:
I didn't know the Baldingers were 3 brothers, nor the Olson brothers. I think the article missed the Zendejas brothers. But I think the article stipulated they had to be playing at once.

Right, it's all playing at one time. The x factor this year was Chris who was an UDFA for the Cowboys. Chris will be turning 24 this Sunday, even though the Cowboys play the Christmas Day game.

And Col. Reb it is a great example for 3 brothers playing in the NFL. Sometimes I think we put too much stock into "natural talent" even for white players. I think having all 5 bros playing sports their whole lives, competing against each other, driving each other to do better, is what helped 3 of the 4 oldest land in the NFL. It would be cool if the youngest brother, who's a senior in HS, makes it to the NFL all the other 3 last four more years (tough enough for one guy, let a lone three). Either way they are a great example and seem like they would be a cool family to hang out with, sort of like the Gerharts!
 
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