The Changing of The Gronk

The NFL doesn't believe that players should celebrate a touchdown. They often issue fines for excessive celebration. It's just another thing they do to control all aspects of the game, but it looked a little different during the Pats 45-7 win over the Rams in London today.

Gronk had two classic TD spikes, but also added a dance and the ultimate when he mimicked the "Changing of the Guard" at Buckingham Palace. His high stepping was superb. The NFL thought enough of it to place it on their website during the game. They knew the crowd in London wanted to see plays like that.

It's too bad that the league had to crack down on celebrations. The players didn't help the situation with taunting and dances that bordered on being sexual, especially with their hip gyrations. It's too bad that they prohibit throwing the ball into the stands after a TD. It's an automatic fine.

The NFL is right in looking at all celebrations on a case by case basis. They need to keep the fun in the game for the fans at the stadium and those watching on television.