VIDEO: Rob Gronkowski Reveals He's Training With David Ortiz and the World Should Be Shivering

Everyone in the New England area wakes up every morning envisioning Rob Gronkowski, back in football pads, returning to the Patriots for the stretch run. That still seems like a pipe dream, but after he revealed this video of him working out with none other than Big Papi Ortiz, it might not be crazy to think he returns just in time for a playoff push and Super Bowl run.

That's an interesting choice for Gronk, especially since Ortiz looks like he's just chilling and isn't exactly operating as a drill sergeant here. But who knows more about recovering and getting into premium shape than Papi, who recovered from a tragic shooting this summer to be on his feet and delivering first pitches at Fenway by the beginning of October?

If Gronk embodies that same mindset and puts his significant physical gifts to the task, he could be stepping in for Ben Watson just as the competition ratchets up for TB12 and the boys.