5 active Tampa Bay Buccaneers destined for the Hall of Fame
By Rob Leeds
As another Patriot that followed Tom Brady to Tampa Bay, Rob Gronkowski will always be closely associated with Brady.
Brady and Gronk became one of the hardest duos to stop in the NFL’s history, and Gronk has made a convincing case in his career as the best tight end of all time. Gronk’s size, understanding of the game, and athleticism make him one of the biggest matchup nightmares of the modern era.
Despite the fact that injuries plagued his career, Gronk still made a substantial and convincing impact on the game. His impressive stat lines, individual accolades, and Super Bowl wins all make him an obvious choice for the Hall as a first-ballot option.
Gronkowski is also a part of the talented group of NFL players who retired before they began a regression. Players like Terrell Davis and Barry Sanders live on in folklore as still being able to suit up and play today, and fortunately, fans will get the chance to see Gronk put the pads on again.
The new Buccaneer tight end doesn’t have much to lose with his new team, and his unmatched status is not in danger, but all eyes will be on Gronk to see if he can return to his former glory after retirement.