"They're not just contenders" - RGIII believes the Buccaneers are no longer contenders with Rob Gronkowski retiring Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

RGIII believes the Buccaneers are no longer contenders with Rob Gronkowski retiring

Will Brady win another Super Bowl without Gronk? i announced his retirement on Tuesday. It marked his second retirement, having previously hung up his boots in March 2018. He was drawn out of retirement in 2020 by the opportunity to play with once again (this time with the ). Gronkowski helped his old friend to his seventh Super Bowl ring while the tight end acquired his fourth. Last season, they came close to advancing to the NFC championship game, but Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp cut them short with a late 45-yard connection. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III believes losing the tight end could have a serious impact on the team in 2022. He made this prediction on ESPN’s morning show Get Up. "I don't know if they will struggle without him but listen, they are the NFC favorites in my opinion if Gronk can come back. With him not coming back, they're not just contenders. They're still a really really good football team." Gronkowski was a big part of the Buccaneers offense and one of Brady’s favorite targets, especially in the end zone. He was also a great blocking tight end, offering Brady additional protection when he dropped back to pass.

Gronkowski may be retired but Brady and the Buccaneers can t be counted out

Brady has managed to build chemistry with Gronkowski’s replacement, Cameron Brate, in the passing game over the last couple of seasons. However, the young tight end has struggled to provide additional protection. Assuming Gronkwoski stays retired, the Buccaneers could look to add more depth to the position. Thank you for everything! ⁦⁩ it’s been an honor & privilege to be your Agent these past 11+ years. You’re the best to ever do it. As great a player as you are, you’re an even better person. I’ll never forget our incredible journey together. Thank you for all the joy you’ve given us⁦⁩ it’s been an honor & privilege to be your Agent these past 11+ years. You’re the best to ever do it. As great a player as you are, you’re an even better person. I’ll never forget our incredible journey together. Thank you for all the joy you’ve given us Thank you for everything! To simply say the Buccaneers couldn’t be an NFC contender without the retired tight end is a bit of a stretch. The offense still has top wide receivers in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and most importantly, they have Tom Brady at quarterback. Brady has three Super Bowl rings without the retired tight end and as long as he’s the signal caller for Tampa Bay, they can’t be counted out. If you use any quotes from the article, credit Get Up and H/T Sportskeeda. NFL Injuries: Find out about ? Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found