Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is feeling hopeful that Rob Gronkowski could make his return this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Arians sounded very positive about the star tight end's availability. Via Pro Football Talk:
“I would hope that Gronk could be ready to go,” Arians said.
The Buccaneers veteran hasn't played since Week 3 when he broke his ribs in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Since Gronk went on the shelf, Tampa hasn't lost a game. But, Tom Brady would certainly be happy to have one of his favorite targets back in the fold.
In fact, the Buccaneers have won four straight after destroying the Chicago Bears on Sunday by a score of 38-3. On the season, Gronkowski has been lighting it up when available, collecting 16 receptions for 184 yards while registering four touchdowns. The team has no shortage of options out wide in the likes of Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, and Chris Godwin, but the more, the better.
Ultimately, the Buccaneers will want to make sure that Gronk is at full strength before returning because it's important that he's on the field in the long run as they look to run it back and win another Super Bowl.
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