Rob Gronkowski cops to flying commercial every year for one big reason
For a celebrated athlete like Rob Gronkowski, traveling might not always be a muted affair. Fans can probably recognize their favorite celebrities anywhere, possibly even invading their privacy. However, Gronk has another reason to fly commercially (and privately).
While Gronkowski has mastered the art of moving incognito, flying commercially apparently has good service and saves him thousands of dollars.
"I mean it's a 4-6 hour flight. You can definitely get one of those lay down beds now. And then you have your own pod," Gronk said. "You can lay down, you got a blanket. You got a pillow. You got internet. You get meals that are just delicious as well on these planes now".
He added:
"You get all the channels on the TV. All 300 movies to choose from. And let me tell you that absolutely beats a private plane. And it's a $1000 compared to $60,000-$70,000".
Though the retired NFL star has no shortage of money, his job certainly has him flying around a lot. So much so that Gronkowski has his own way of avoiding the observant public eye.
"I also put a huge coat on, like a hoodie or something, so you can't tell I'm athletic at all. And then also, I don't wear athletic shoes. So I wear like some dress shoes or something so you can't really tell".
Why did Rob Gronkowski play for Brady's Buccaneers?
After retiring in 2018, Gronkowski returned to the field for one last season with longtime teammate Tom Brady. This time, the duo teamed up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win another Super Bowl.
Apparently, the TE wanted to try playing for another team and let Brady know about it.
"I was actually ready for another opportunity I just wanted you to know, test the market see what was out there go to another team and just see what it was all about".
Though he didn't know much when Brady signed with them, he made an informed decision after doing his own research. He concluded that the team is 'epic' and it was certainly the right decision.