Rob Gronkowski reveals why he ditched Patriots, says 'It's not an easy place to play'

February 4, 2019, was last time Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady teamed up toger in an NFL game. Super Bowl LIII game between New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams saw Gronkowski win his third Super Bowl title and anunce his retirement from NFL. Fast forward to 2020, tight end anunced his NFL return to reunite with Tom Brady. However, duo will w be donning Buccaneers' pewter and red instead of Patriots' nautical blue.

Rob Gronkowski's decision to 'un-retire' stunned many fans but his decision to leave Patriots for Buccaneers came as even more of a shock. As it turns out, Tom Brady had a lot to do with Gronkowski's second decision.

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Rob Gronkowski comes out of retirement: Rob Gronkowski interview

Rob Gronkowski took part in a video conference with Bucs' media team where he explained his decision to leave Patriots. While Gronkowski repeatedly said that Patriots is a hard place to play at, he said he would have considered un-retiring at New England had Tom Brady re-signed with franchise. Gronkowski revealed that Tom Brady leaving Patriots for Buccaneers was primary factor in his decision to push New England to trade him to Tampa Bay. 

"It would definitely have been an opportunity I would have looked at for sure. Playing for Tom is special," Gronkowski said during video conference. "He’s one of greatest quarterbacks of all time. To build a connection with a quarterback, too, is something special."

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Rob Gronkowski interview: Gronk thanks Bill Belichick and Pats Nation

30-year-old played his entire NFL career so far at New England Patriots. three-time Super Bowl winner expressed his gratitude to Patriots organisation, owner Robert Kraft, head coach Bill Belichick and all members of team that made his nine-year stay at New England a memorable experience.

While Rob Gronkowski tried his best t to make his move to Tampa Bay about him leaving Patriots, tight end did mention playing under Patriots coach Bill Belichick was t an easy task. "Coach (Bill Belichick) says it all time, man, he always says that it’s t an easy place to play,” Gronkowski said. “I’m t going to sit here and say it’s easiest organisation to play for."

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At Tampa Bay, Gronkowski will reunite with Brady but at same time will be playing with a new team, under a different coach (Bruce Arians) and in front of a different set of fans. Gronkowski said during conference that he has idea what to expect of Buccaneers but remained excited to write a new chapter in his career with Bucs.

Rob Gronkowski comes out of retirement: Rob Gronkowski interview

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