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Gronkowski taking it day-by-day

Tue 31st, January 2012

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski met the media on Tuesday and quickly addressed his ankle injury, sounding much like head coach Bill Belichick.

"I'm going day-by-day," Gronkowski said, repeating himself numerous times with the throng of reporters surrounding him at the Super Bowl's media day on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium.

It's basically the same response Belichick, never one to divulge details on injured players, has given since last week.

"We'll just take it day-by-day," Belichick has maintained about Gronkowski's status.

Gronkowski has not yet practiced in preparation for Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of a left ankle injury he sustained during the AFC Championship Game against Baltimore.

He arrived in Indianapolis on Sunday wearing a walking boot, but indicated Tuesday that it's off and won't be used again.

Gronkowski wouldn't say whether he would practice this week, or whether he would play Sunday if he was not able to participate in practice.

"I don't know yet," Gronkowski reiterated. "We're going day-by-day. I'm feeling better everyday. I want to be out there with the team. I want to help out the team.

"When Sunday comes along, [the trainers] will have me where I need to be."

Gronkowski had a record-breaking year for the Patriots, setting an NFL mark for tight ends with 17 touchdown receptions. He also scored once on the ground and finished the campaign with 90 catches -- second on the team behind only Wes Welker's 122 -- for 1,327 yards.