FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts // Having a quarterback like Tom Brady throwing to him, Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots should be used to catching touchdown passes by now.
He already has 20 of them in less time than any tight end in NFL history, needing just 26 games.
But there are moments when he has to remind himself how good he became so quickly.
"It's still a dream come true being in the NFL," Gronkowski said. "Some days I'll wake up, I talk to Dane [Fletcher], my roommate, and we're like, 'Dude, we're in the NFL'. It's crazy still. We still can't kind of believe it."
His production in just two NFL seasons is hard to believe.
Gronkowski surpassed Mike Ditka's mark of 31 for the fewest games needed by a tight end to reach 20 touchdowns. He also pulled within three of the single-season, tight end record of 13 touchdown receptions held by Antonio Gates of San Diego and Vernon Davis of San Francisco.
"He catches the ball great," Brady said. "He's tough. He runs well. He blocks. He really does everything you ask a tight end to do.
"He's dangerous out there."
Coming tomorrow in 'THE NATIONAL': Previews of the NFL Thanksgiving Day games Green Bay at Detroit, Miami at Dallas and San Francisco at Baltimore
Three ways to get a gratitude glow
By committing to at least one of these daily, you can bring more gratitude into your life, says Ong.
- During your morning skincare routine, name five things you are thankful for about yourself.
- As you finish your skincare routine, look yourself in the eye and speak an affirmation, such as: “I am grateful for every part of me, including my ability to take care of my skin.”
- In the evening, take some deep breaths, notice how your skin feels, and listen for what your skin is grateful for.
Ireland v Denmark: The last two years
Denmark 1-1 Ireland
7/06/19, Euro 2020 qualifier
Denmark 0-0 Ireland
19/11/2018, Nations League
Ireland 0-0 Denmark
13/10/2018, Nations League
Ireland 1 Denmark 5
14/11/2017, World Cup qualifier
Denmark 0-0 Ireland
11/11/2017, World Cup qualifier
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The biog
Born: Kuwait in 1986
Family: She is the youngest of seven siblings
Time in the UAE: 10 years
Hobbies: audiobooks and fitness: she works out every day, enjoying kickboxing and basketball
The biog
Favourite film: The Notebook
Favourite book: What I know for sure by Oprah Winfrey
Favourite quote: “Social equality is the only basis of human happiness” Nelson Madela. Hometown: Emmen, The Netherlands
Favourite activities: Walking on the beach, eating at restaurants and spending time with friends
Job: Founder and Managing Director of Mawaheb from Beautiful Peopl
World Cup League Two
Results
Oman beat Nepal by 18 runs
Oman beat United States by six wickets
Nepal beat United States by 35 runs
Oman beat Nepal by eight wickets
Fixtures
Tuesday, Oman v United States
Wednesday, Nepal v United States
