Although Rob Gronkowski's "Kick of Destiny" seemed like a good idea, it is not without flaws

Rob Gronkowskis Kick of Destiny was shown at State Farm Stadium in the fourth quarter. The kick started off looking strong, but picked up a hook and sailed wide of the left upright. No good.

Instead of the “Kick of Destiny,” maybe the folks at FanDuel should let Rob Gronkowski do what he does best — catch a touchdown pass in the end zone, run back to the goal line and try spiking the football so it bounces through the uprights.

That might be more compelling than what’s planned for Super Bowl 57, when the former NFL tight end, Arizona Wildcat and four-time Super Bowl champion attempts a 25-yard field goal — from an undisclosed location somewhere in the Phoenix area — in a promotional stunt that will be shown on the video boards at State Farm Stadium at some point during the third quarter of Sunday’s big game.

If Gronk makes the kick, everyone who has placed a 5 or more bet on the Super Bowl will win a share of 10 million in free bets. Gronkowski said his motivation to nail the kick is “for everybody in America.”

The campaign ads have been fantastic, and it all sounded warm and fuzzy until Gronkowski revealed a few of the details behind the actual “Kick of Destiny” during a lighthearted news conference earlier in the week near Radio Row at the Phoenix Convention Center.

The biggest shocker, previously unknown, is that his field goal attempt won’t be happening at State Farm Stadium live in front of the fans. The fact that it’s going to take place at some unnamed field in front of only a camera crew seems somewhat disingenuous.

The Republic called Gronkowski out during his news conference in an ESPN-like “C’mon, Man” moment. After all, where’s the pressure in not kicking it live at the actual Super Bowl in front of a raucous crowd

“I mean, I 100 percent agree,” Gronkowski replied, much to his credit. “I thought I was going to be kicking it in the stadium during the game. But due to legal reasons and all the other good stuff it isn’t happening. I am down to kick it in front of the 60,000 people and get booed if I missed it and get cheered if I made it.

“But unfortunately, the legal teams for the NFL and everything, they’re not letting it happen. But I am down, whoever is listening, whoever can make that happen for the next one, I am down to do it.”

Gronk would probably be better off doing what Gronk does best and just spike the ball to try and bounce it through the uprights. It’s more his style than a silly 25-yard kick from some undisclosed location with no reliable witnesses around to see if he actually makes it or not.

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