Despite an unprecedented amount of success, it was clear that Rob Gronkowski wasn’t his happiest, most content self with the New England Patriots.
Gronkowski played in a militant, cold environment that was geared toward one thing and one thing only. Having fun and enjoying the process isn’t on the top of the list for Bill Belichick. After a slew of injuries and other factors, Gronkowski chose retirement following the Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII victory.
When Tom Brady moved on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gronkowski rekindled his love for the game and paired up with his former quarterback.