Chat with Gronkowski, Revis
Welcome to SportsNation! On Wednesday, we'll have EA Sports' Madden 13 Cover Vote candidates New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski and New York Jets' Darrelle Revis stopping by to chat.
More than 12 million votes (and counting) have already been cast in the Madden 13 Cover Vote, as fans are once again deciding the cover athlete for Madden 13. The second round opens Wednesday and ends April 4.
Gronkowski, @RobGronkowski, is coming off an historic year for a tight end, setting an NFL record for most receiving yards (1,327) and TD catches (17) by a tight end. Revis, @Revis24, set Jets' team records in 2011 with his 100-yard INT return for a TD and by achieving 95 career passes defended.
Send your questions now and join the chat Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET!
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Buzzmaster (12:59 PM)
The guys are here!
Jeff (FL)
Darrelle, hardest WR route to cover?
Darrelle Revis (12:59 PM)
I would probably say a double move is the toughest. That's the hardest to cover.
Tim (Boston)
So, Rob, how tired are you of questions about your ankle?
Rob Gronkowski (1:00 PM)
Yes, it's pretty tiring. I hear about it wherever I go. I have the same answer every time. I take it day by day.
Derrick (Houston)
How has it been hanging out with a Jet all day? Darrelle, how about hanging out with a Patriot all day?
Darrelle Revis (1:00 PM)
It's cool. we're not at each others' necks.
Rob Gronkowski (1:00 PM)
That's what I was going to say!
Greg (MA)
Gronk, how much coffee did you drink during your DD shift?
Rob Gronkowski (1:01 PM)
Just one. I have a vanilla latte. It was a great time. I'm glad to be a part of the team.
Sam (Houston)
Darrelle can you beat your fellow NY guy Victor Cruz in the vote?
Darrelle Revis (1:01 PM)
Since he beat me during the regular season, I have to win this one. I can't go 0-2 against him.
Ryan (CA)
How often do you and your brothers fight?
Rob Gronkowski (1:02 PM)
When we were growing up every single day, now that we're grown up and more mature, about once a year.
Chris (Sprinfield, MA)
Role reversal. Who would be better, Gronk @ Corner or Revis @ TE?
Rob Gronkowski (1:02 PM)
That's a good question.
Rob Gronkowski (1:02 PM)
Oooohhh....
Darrelle Revis (1:02 PM)
That's a great question.
Rob Gronkowski (1:03 PM)
I was a DE. I never got an INT, but I batted the ball down like 15 times.
Ted [via mobile]
What's the most important type of workout for the cornerback position?
Darrelle Revis (1:04 PM)
I would probably say footwork. Working on that a lot. You're constantly moving. In press coverage, you're constantly moving around. Your speed helps. I would say DB drills and work on your footwork.
Kevin (LA)
Rob, what do you think your chances of beating Jared Allen in the Madden vote?
Rob Gronkowski (1:05 PM)
He's a great player and I think it's a great challenge. It will be a lot of fun, but I think I'll take it home.
Dave (NYC)
So, Darrelle, are you tired of answering Tim Tebow questions yet?
Darrelle Revis (1:05 PM)
They just started for me today. I'm not tired yet. I'll get tired when we have to be in the lockerroom every day and the reporters are asking them every day.
Scott (Westville)
Aside from your own team, which team do you play with on Madden?
Darrelle Revis (1:06 PM)
The Jets.
Rob Gronkowski (1:06 PM)
I use the random option.
Kyle (San Diego)
If you can't win the vote, who would you want to win?
Darrelle Revis (1:07 PM)
Larry Fitzgerald. Hail to Pitt.
David (New York)
Darrelle, if we are Jets fans shouldn't we vote for Gronk & the Madden curse?
Darrelle Revis (1:08 PM)
No, we don't want to wish the injuries on nobody. Be positive, man.
Darrelle Revis (1:08 PM)
We don't wish injuries on anybody.
Marc (LI)
Either of you actually believe in the "Madden Curse"
Darrelle Revis (1:08 PM)
No, I don't.
Rob Gronkowski (1:08 PM)
No, I don't.
Salem MASS [via mobile]
can you beat d revis 1 v 1?
Rob Gronkowski (1:08 PM)
Maybe.
Rob Gronkowski (1:09 PM)
Anyone can beat anyone at any given time.
Nate A. (Boston, MA)
Hi Darrelle,As a Pats fan, I'm curious how attempting to cover Wes Welker is different from matching up against someone like Brandon Marshall. Do you have to completely change your positioning, initiate contact faster, or otherwise have to change your strategy when covering someone who is 5'9" as opposed to someone who is 6'4"? Feel free to give away any trade secrets that can help our young cornerbacks learn! ;-)
Darrelle Revis (1:10 PM)
Yeah, there are different strategies. With the bigger guys, they're strong, you have to be patient when you're executing. A person like Welker, I try to be agressive, but it still doesn't work.
deckman (clinton mass)
gronk besides football which is your favorite sport to follow an attend in person
Rob Gronkowski (1:10 PM)
I'll go basketball. I used to play in high school and love to watch other players play. Love to follow the game.
Jeremy (Chicago, IL)
Darrelle! I saw you wearing a pretty killer suit the other day. Where do you get your clothes???
Darrelle Revis (1:11 PM)
Aster and Black.
Tim (Newton, MA)
Grooonk whats up man,Who gave you the hardest hit you've taken in the NFL in your first 2 years?
Rob Gronkowski (1:12 PM)
There are a lot. I would say the hardest one was against Pace on the Jets. Coming right up the line. If a DE is feeling it and they lower their shoulder, they pop you in the mouth.
Marc (NY)
Darelle, whats the origin of the "Revis Island" nickname.
Darrelle Revis (1:13 PM)
Basically, it is what it is. To shut people down and continue that Revis Island brand. That's all it is. I like it.
Ryder (Foxsboro)
Gronk, what kind of relationship do you have with Aaron Hernandez off the field?
Rob Gronkowski (1:14 PM)
Great relationship. Love working with the guy. Love working out.
Chris (Charlottesville, Va)
gronk, please try to describe Bill Belichick in a sentence.
Rob Gronkowski (1:14 PM)
Competitive.
Kevin (New York)
Darrelle, what's the best part of living in NY? And Gronk in Boston?
Darrelle Revis (1:15 PM)
I live in Jersey. It's kind of boring where I live it. But I'm 20 minutes away from Manhattan.
Tony (Denver, CO)
If you guys weren't playing football, what would you do?
Darrelle Revis (1:15 PM)
Playing football. That's what I worked hard for.
rob (tex)
if you could play any other postion in football what would it be
Rob Gronkowski (1:15 PM)
DE. I played it throughout high school. I loved playing it.
charles henry (moorefield wv)
revis demand a trade 2 the skins and u got my vote deal?
Darrelle Revis (1:16 PM)
Heeeeeecks no. I can't do that. They do pay well.
Matt (Elon NC)
Slightly off-base question for both of you: Why the choice of your particular uniform number?
Rob Gronkowski (1:17 PM)
Because they gave it to me, and I didn't have any say.
Darrelle Revis (1:18 PM)
I chose mine. In college I had 25, but another player had 25, so they gave me 10 other numbers to choose from and I thought this was the best fit.
Gerbert (Pompano Beach)
What year did you guys start playing Madden and do you play on the PS3 or 360?
Darrelle Revis (1:18 PM)
I think ever since Madden started coming out.
Rob Gronkowski (1:19 PM)
Since sophomore year in high school.
Rob (Pittsburgh)
Gronk needs to start wearing the cut off hoodies too.
Rob Gronkowski (1:19 PM)
Nope.
Rob Gronkowski (1:19 PM)
No thank you.
Dennis (Michigan )
Revis, Gronk, whats your favorite off season destination?
Darrelle Revis (1:20 PM)
My house in Florida.
Jake (Cleveland)
What emotions were you feeling when you were drafted by your team?
Rob Gronkowski (1:20 PM)
Greatest feeling of all time. You just are feeling great.
rob (tex)
if you played DE in high school what made you switch to TE
Rob Gronkowski (1:21 PM)
It really wasn't a switch, because I played both throughout high school. I thought TE would be the best opportunity.
Arman (Boston, Mass)
Gronk do you think you'll be able to top the number of TD's you got last season despite a deep threat like Lloyd taking some of your catches away?
Rob Gronkowski (1:22 PM)
Hopefully. If we all work together as a team and play together as a team and get the win, that's the most important thing.
Shorty (Hollywood, CA)
What are your thoughts on Peyton to the Broncos? (BTW Gronk I own three of your jerseys (red, blue, and white) #dedication.)
Rob Gronkowski (1:23 PM)
It's just headline news and will be for the next year.
Justin (Kentucky)
Do either of you guys play fantasy football?
Rob Gronkowski (1:23 PM)
I did before, throughout high school, but haven't played since.
Scott (Westville)
Who is your favorite actress?
Rob Gronkowski (1:24 PM)
Adam Sandler in Jack and Jill.
Chester (Aldie VA)
Gronk, do you think the pats can make it back and win the Super Bowl this year?
Rob Gronkowski (1:25 PM)
I think with hard work and determination and taking it game by game, we can get as many W's as possible so we can have a good chance.
Dennis (Michigan)
Outside of your respective stadiums, wheres your favorite place to play?
Darrelle Revis (1:26 PM)
Favorite place to play? I would say the Patriots.
Rob Gronkowski (1:26 PM)
I will say the Jets.
Rob Gronkowski (1:27 PM)
Thank you all for the questions. Vote for me for the cover of Madden.
Darrelle Revis (1:27 PM)
I appreciate you fans. Vote for me. We'll get you more fun football this year.
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