Gronk has Retired

[JohnShadows]

His injury history: A complete look at Gronk's injury history

Had at least 3 back surgeries, and 3 concussions. He's got the rings and the $, perfectly reasonable to walk away.

 

[knowyourenemy]

what yah face palming rex? i dont consider 30 catches a year revolutionizing the tight end position into a receiving position?

30 catches per year is great for a backup TE these days.

 

[Rex Racer]

what yah face palming rex? i dont consider 30 catches a year revolutionizing the tight end position into a receiving position?

The change started somewhere and it wasn't at Tony Gonzalez' house.

 

[JohnShadows]

Mark Bavaro had a nice run in the late 80's.

 

[Rex Racer]

Antonio Gates?

Outstanding TE

 

[SteelersPride]

The change started somewhere and it wasn't at Tony Gonzalez' house.

it wasnt with 30 receptions.......

 

[broncosmitty]

yeah i acknowledged winslow, i forgot about sharpe TBH, to think AB called him a loser..........dude was a monster............

His brother was even better. One of the most dangerous offensive players I've ever seen.

Stupid neck...

 

[SteelersPride]

Tony G. is soft as fuck and he doesn't exist without the ones I mentioned as well as a half dozen others changing the position before he finished high school.

what did they change? 1.8-2.2 catches per game? wowza

like i said winslow yes.........and i forgot about sharpe

 

[SteelersPride]

His brother was even better. One of the most dangerous offensive players I've ever seen.

Stupid neck...

sterling was a boss. career cut short.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Hi!
TOny G 77 recepetions a year avg
Kellen winslow 60 per year avg
dave casper 31.5 per year avg
ozzie newswom 51 per year avg

so yeah id say he changed the position........winslow can lay some claim, the other two , no

now take into account how many plays were in an NFL game back then vs. Tony G or Gronk.
Winslow, Newsome & few others were the start of the passing TE.
Only reason I dont consider Winslow possibly the best ever is he didnt have the longevity. (which to me needs to be a prerequisite) but he is one of the 1st to change the position.

 

[Rex Racer]

what did they change? 1.8-2.2 catches per game? wowza

like i said winslow yes.........and i forgot about sharpe

You shouldn't focus on the number of catches per game as the barometer of when the position changed, but rather when the position morphed into a true offensive threat as opposed to a lineman that occasionally caught a few passes.

No offense dude, but there were quite a few guys before TG ( add Russ Francis to the list) that might not have put up crazy receiving numbers in a run first league yet were still instrumental in changing the position.

 

[tducey]

All the best to Gronk in retirement. One of the best Tight Ends of all time, got the personality to do something in the entertainment field.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

All the best to Gronk in retirement. One of the best Tight Ends of all time, got the personality to do something in the entertainment field.

he is headed to pron

 

[Rollingthndr]

Sucks. That dude was a beast and a lot of fun to watch play.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

gonzo revolutionized the TE position however, He ushered in the receiving TE

Also played with gahhhhbage much of his career and prime.

 

[Duffman]

Shut up, dumbass

What a shock, another retarded post from you.

Sorry people hate playing for your team.

 

[BF4L]

Gronk was great a complete beast of a player. I will miss watching him perform. He for sure had lost a step this year and IMO is making the right choice.

I will however miss when he caught a ball yelling "GRONK"

 

[Fountain City Blues]

All those years, Gonzalez won ONE playoff game.


That's hard to do when you don't play for Detroit.

Hello, we're Kansas City, and we're extremely talented at underperforming in the postseason. How can I help you?

 

[Rex Racer]

What a shock, another retarded post from you.

Sorry people hate playing for your team.

 

[SteelersPride]

now take into account how many plays were in an NFL game back then vs. Tony G or Gronk.
Winslow, Newsome & few others were the start of the passing TE.
Only reason I dont consider Winslow possibly the best ever is he didnt have the longevity. (which to me needs to be a prerequisite) but he is one of the 1st to change the position.

well we can argue era's and style of game like crazy....