Gronk was in as part of the extra point unit. Tight ends, even top guys like Gronkowski, are often regulars on the special teams units. Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is another example of a star tight end that sees his share of snaps with the other units.
New England ran the ball on eight of the last 10 plays. The last Patriots' touchdown belonged to Shane Vereen, the backup running back. It was the extra point attempt following that touchdown when Gronkowski broke his arm. Belichick playing his star tight end on the extra point team doesn't really qualify as running up the score.
If you just want to kick dirt in Belichick's face, a reasonable exercise for many NFL fans, his decision to put top players at additional risk on special teams is fair game. Then again, can you honestly recall many injuries on an extra point attempt? Probably not.
It's fun to hate on the Patriots, especially if your team has been the subject of one of Bill Belichick's peeping tom practice incursions or some other transgression. However, Gronk's injury is just a fluke thing, not karma.
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