Rob Gronkowski: After a sombre season in which he spoke

Rob Gronkowski After a sombre season in which he spoke aloud about the hits he had endured and how they had affected his

attitude, Rob Gronkowski first retired three years, a franchise swap, and a Super Bowl victory earlier. The party's

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life-of-the-party was leaving dejectedly and taking the joy with him. Gronkowski went away for the second time on Tuesday

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seemingly less worn out and more satisfied. Fortunately, a year off and a successful sales job by Tom Brady

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persuaded Gronkowski to give it another shot, this time in Tampa. So much so that shortly after making his declaration,

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Gronkowski's agent Drew Rosenhaus, said he wouldn't be surprised if Brady called Gronkowski and asked him to come back by

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midseason. It seems sense that no one wants to bid a final farewell to arguably the best tight end in history. He only participated in

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12 games in the previous season because to injuries, but he still had 55 receptions for 802 yards and six

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touchdowns, which was his fifth-best season total. He participated in every game in 2020 and had a strong Super Bowl performance

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with six receptions and two touchdowns in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Brady and the Buccaneers might want a throwback

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