Richard Sherman: Rob Gronkowski is "pretty great"

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has admitted that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is "pretty great" ahead of the Super Bowl.

Sherman's teammate Jeremy Lane claimed that the 25-year-old wasn't "that good" despite being unanimously named in the All-Pro team for the 2014 season.

He told reporters: "[Lane is] entitled to his own opinion but I think [Gronkowski] is pretty great."

Pete Carroll's men face off against Gronkowski and the Patriots on Sunday for the Vince Lombardi trophy in Arizona.