Rob Gronkowski NFL return was discussed two months ago between Brady and Gronk

At start of 2020, t many NFL fans would have imagined Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski playing at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Brady was tipped to leave Patriots in off-season, Rob Gronkowski's decision to un-retire came as a massive shock for supporters. Despite Gronkowski enjoying success outside NFL, it appears Gronkowski was contemplating an NFL return for over two months.

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After Buccaneers made Gronkowski's trade official, 30-year-old took part in an official video conference with Buccaneers' media team to formally address his decision to come out of retirement and reunite with Tom Brady at Tampa Bay. Speaking of his decision to make an imminent return to NFL, Gronkowski said that he met Brady about two months ago where duo discussed possibility of tight end making his return. 

"We had a little conversation, re was pressure on eir side. We actually got toger two months ago just to throw ball. I haven't thrown football or even touched a football since last year when we threw in UCLA," said Rob Gronkowski. "I always knew in back of my mind that I loved game of football and if it ever sparked me again I did want to be ready. We rarely talked about what his decision was going to be, where I'm at, but we did talk about for one second."

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As soon as trade was officially confirmed, media began speculating role Tom Brady played to bring tight end to Tampa Bay. Gronkowski confirmed speculation as he explained his decision to move to Buccaneers. "Tom is like appetiser of whole meal. He got me hooked when he went down to Tampa, I saw what was down re. Just opportunity to go down re and play with that type of offence," he added.

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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were two of most integral members of Patriots side that three Super Bowl titles this past decade. Brady and Gronkowski combined for 90 touchdowns during which y developed a strong bond with each or on and off field. Gronkowski said he might have even considered a comeback with Patriots had Brady re-signed with franchise. Gronkowski feels his connection with Brady is special and it will take time to rekindle ir partnership at Tampa Bay.

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