As the countdown begins for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, two familiar faces from the NFL world are already placing their bets and are all in on gold in flag football. On a recent episode of their “Dudes on Dude” podcast, longstanding teammates and former Super Bowl champions Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman offered their candid opinions on flag football’s Olympic debut.
Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman Already Calling Gold for USA at 2028 Summer Olympics
“We’re taking it home. I’m already calling it,” Gronkowski said with the kind of energy only he can deliver. “We’re going to win the gold in flag football in 2028.”
Edelman didn’t hesitate to jump in, adding, “If we don’t ****** win the gold, we have a problem.”
The message was clear: Team USA would be highly disappointed if they didn’t win gold. And honestly, it’s hard to argue with two players who’ve been to the top of the football mountain.
They don’t only talk about their confidence in the locker room. The United States is the overwhelming favorite competing, and flag football’s inclusion in the LA28 Games is a significant breakthrough for the sport.
Thanks to years of development through USA Football and the NFL’s support, the nation has a wealth of outstanding talent. Things are becoming hotter now that the NFL has allowed each of its 32 teams to suggest one current player to try out for the Olympic roster.
With Micah Parsons shutting down the defense, Patrick Mahomes throwing no-look touchdowns, and Tyreek Hill receiving deep passes, just think of the possibilities. Given that level of weaponry, Gronk and Edelman’s confidence is understandable.
BMO Stadium Hosts Exciting Olympic Flag Football Matches
The event itself will take place at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. The format? Fast-paced, 5-on-5 matchups on a smaller field. No helmets, no pads, just speed, skill, and strategy. It’s football stripped down to its core and tailor-made for the Olympic stage.
Naturally, not everyone is excited about NFL players joining the fray. Some seasoned flag football players have voiced their worries that the players who have devoted their lives to the game may lose attention. Fans, however, find it difficult to resist the prospect of watching the NFL’s most prominent names compete in the Olympics.
Team USA will undoubtedly be stocked regardless of who makes the final cut.
With Gronkowski and Edelman knowing what it takes to taste victory, it’s no surprise their confidence in Team USA is at an all-time high.