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Bruce Arians says Florida is getting to Rob Gronkowski: 'The heat's kicking his ass pretty good'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is getting a rough first taste of football after a year away. With the team a week into training camp, Gronkowski is reportedly struggling with the Florida heat.

Bucs coach Bruce Arians said Gronkowski, 31, is ready to play in games but still needs to get in “Florida shape,” according to CBS Sports.

"He's probably in New England shape right now. He's not in Florida shape. The heat's kicking his ass pretty good," Arians laughed after practice Monday. "It's different, man. When you train in New England and come down here, it's different.