Instead of a spike, Rob Gronkowski races to celebrate with fans after TD

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It was pouring at New England Patriots training camp Sunday morning, and tight end Rob Gronkowski had an idea.

Why not a party on the rain-soaked practice field?

OK, that’s not exactly what he was thinking, but what unfolded was an example of how Gronkowski’s kid-like enthusiasm for football can be infectious with his offensive teammates and raise the overall energy level of practice.

Here’s how it happened:

The Patriots were in an 11-on-11 drill and quarterback Tom Brady underthrew a pass to Gronkowski in the right side of the end zone. Making a terrific adjustment back to the ball while safety Patrick Chung blanketed him in coverage, Gronkowski reached over …

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