All Options Open

The news concerning Rob Gronkowski has not been good. He will be having a fourth surgery on his broken arm. Speculation surrounds a possible fifth operation. It doesn't appear that he will be ready by training camp if he has both procedures.

Where does this leave the Pats? Gronk is such a crucial piece of the offense. I thought they would select a tight end in the draft, but it didn't happen. How is the progress on the ACL injury to Jake Ballard? Will the team bring in another veteran free agent?

I'm sure all options are being explored at this point because it doesn't appear that Gronk is getting off to a great start in 2013.