Rob Gronkowski Being Impossible to Tackle (Career Highlights/Tribute)

[@casper7784]

Best tight end ever , nobody else comes close!

[@scott357]

Take a look at Wes Welker.

[@brettreason484]

Travis Kelce has the same tools plus the one Gronk didn’t have: durability…

[@The-Dom]

His hands and balance are unusual for a man that big. Truly one of the greater athletes of this generation.

[@Joe-hz1nw]

Also the straight line speed, particularly once he got moving.

[@BST-lm4po]

10 3/4" hands! And with good eye-hand coordination! Anything close,.. he pulled it in!

[@MarkSmithhhh]

He was such a nightmare to deal with

[@biggunsnu]

Best TE ever. No one had the whole package like Gronk! He wasn't just a glorified receiver, the man was a O Lineman when it came to blocking too.

[@Timgolfaddict]

HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LOVE WATCHING THE GRONK...WHAT AN INSPIRATION

[@edgillis4686]

No Defensive Coordinator ever came up with a good scheme to diffuse Gronk in his prime. He was indefensible - the most dominant TE the game has seen. Great hands, speed, size as a receiver and an excellent blocker. Great personality too - players like Gronk definitely help the NFL’s popularity.

[@jcarson3721]

I think the only schemes that ever worked were the "Maybe we have Kam Chancellor or Bernard Pollard to try to kill him?" type of scheme. I'm not saying they were intentional, I'm just saying the only way they ever stopped Gronk was by knocking him out of the game.

[@jonashworth3827]

because the personnel they had available couldnt match up with him. if you put a cornerback to stop the pass, they just run the ball behind him. if you put a lineman that can block, he sheds the blocker, the linemen next to him pulls the block, and gronk goes downfield for a passing route. its an absolute nightmare matchup, because in all honesty he was large enough and strong enough to just block the linemen. he had zero bad matchups and dante scarnecchia teaching him blocking techniques, alltime great linemen coach for 60+ years.

[@texasstadium]

His greatest attribute, maybe overlooked, was his ability to adjust to the ball inflight. I can't remember a tight end better in that regard.

[@LegendOfKhaos12]

Put a corner on him, way too small and can easily overpower. Put a linebacker on him, he’s too fast for them. Safety? Too small too. Just completely over the top good

[@Bigbodybenz736]

When I was a kid I loved the patriots cause Tom and gronk they definitely are the best to ever do it

[@johnseavey6622]

Gronks hands and blocking ability is the best of all tight ends in the game bar none. His speed in his younger days for his size was incredible . I am a pats fan living in New England for 72 years so I do have a clue to his greatness. Thank you very much.

[@DeSeanBigBlueNation]

As much as I despise the Patriots, I always enjoyed watching Gronk. Greatest TE ever.

[@kassidyfelix4108]

Yup you are right I'm the same way.he is fun to watch

[@coatesjoseph]

not the greatest TE ever.....he's good but might not even hit the top 5.

[@DeSeanBigBlueNation]

@@coatesjoseph If you’re not trolling, then I’m questioning your football IQ. Tony G is the only TE all time I would put over Gronk, if Gronk isn’t the greatest. Maybe Travis Kelce once his career is over. But to say Gronk isn’t a top 5 TE all time is laughable.

[@coatesjoseph]

@@DeSeanBigBlueNation there are about 7 other TE that have similar or better stats than gronk and they didn't have tom brady(the greatest quarterback ever) glued to them their entire career. The best argument for gronk is his blocking stats on runs and passes. which not every tight end does sadly.

[@DeSeanBigBlueNation]

@@coatesjoseph do those 7 TEs have as many records as Gronk? Gronk still holds the NFL record for receiving TDs by a TE in a single season. Gronk has the most seasons with 10+ TDs by a TE. Gronk has the most 100 yard games by a TE in NFL history. Gronk has the most receptions and receiving yards by a TE in super bowl history. If people want to put Tony G ahead of Gronk, I don’t agree but that’s fine. I would even consider Travis Kelce over Gronk. Nobody else tho, to say he isn’t a top 5 TE all time is ludicrous.

[@nerdly44]

Gronk is a great example of an athlete valuing love for his sport as well as the friendships he's built over that time more than money. This will endear you to fans a lot more as well.

[@scottsechrest7045]

The Gronk is definitely in the conversation if not the best tight end blocking and catching the ball that the NFL has seen he is absolutely a beast I'm not a New England fan at all I've been a Dolphin fan since 1971 but the the Gronk is the best in my opinion to play the game and it seems like a fun dude

[@Coldhandles]

The most complete package you will ever see from any player at their position. He was a pro bowl type offensive lineman blocking. Best hands ever. Most highlight reel worthy TE ever. I never watched Kelce drag men down the field. Took 3 men or a low dirty hit to take him out first 5-6 years

[@arbyarby3259]

Kelce probably wouldn't have the stats if DBs took his knees out every game cuz he just NOT Gronk Strong!! DBs just don't tackle Kelce hard enuff like Jack Tatum would !!

[@richardharris3423]

@@arbyarby3259 FACTS!

[@nealsandoval]

​@@arbyarby3259yea everytime i watch kelce is like "y do they wanna hug him? I mean go for his knees damit!" Reason Kelce has stats is cuz defenses won't go fir his knees

[@Larrythecableguy749]

Even in his last years in Tampa he was slow but was always open somehow and caught any ball thrown his way. He also blocked like no other TD. TOTAL PACKAGE!

[@jonashworth3827]

he had the largest catch radius ive ever seen. could catch it bent over by his shoelaces mid stride, while also able to leap up and grab the ball one handed, back shoulder, spinning to see the ball at the last second. way up in the air. he averaged 25 yards per catch. just absolutely insane.

[@spiritblue9]

I never get tired of him playing! Gronk and Tom are just magic together ! ❤️

[@ChosenOne-jk6go]

The GOAT of tight ends hands down!!

[@stratovani]

The perfect tight end catching passes from the perfect quarterback. No wonder the Patriots won all those Super Bowls! The Bucs as well!

[@vipahman]

Wrong! Gronk was active for only 4 of the Patriots Super Bowl appearances and lost in 2011 and 2017. He won 2014 and 2018. Gronk was not there for the miracle 3-28 comeback in the 2016 win. Brady was and is great with and without Gronk.

[@Pandameter13]

@@vipahman Right?! Brady has chapters. The early 3. The Moss-Welker years. Then Gronk and Jules. And now Evans and Godwin (and for a while Gronk!). Still the best TE ever and Brady might only have 6 rings without him, but he's Brady's favourite weapon, not his first, last, or only

[@bryan_gary]

⁠@@vipahmanGronk also had amazing stats during those two super bowls with the patriots with over 170-180 yards 15 catches and 2 touchdowns. He also won a Super Bowl with Brady again with the bucs, for 6 catches 67 yards and two touchdowns. I think the point is that Brady and Gronk are a dynamic duo.

[@LegendOfKhaos12]

⁠@@vipahman2018*. And they would’ve won that 2018 sb if he did play sadly.

[@KevinSun242]

@@vipahmanI mean, you can definitely thank him for keeping the team in it till the very end in LII though. That one was lost to poor defense, not offense.

[@alexverge4435]

Love this man, I miss watching Gronk dominate very much and this brought some great memories back

[@benjaminminty9602]

The one and only Gronk !!

[@TheRealDarthVadar]

There is Roberto Gronkowski and then there is everyone else ! Most complete most talented most feared biggest mismatch talent in NFL history at tight end when he was Prime healthy Rob.

[@jakewilson910]

Happy Retirement Rob Gronkowski!!! Thank you for what you did in New England and Tampa Bay!!! Enjoy your Retirement Rob Gronkowski!!! Let's go Patriots and Let's go Buccaneers!!! Do your job New England Patriots and siege the day!!! Thank you Rob Gronkowski!!! We'll miss you #87!!!

[@shaunbuswell8576]

Truth be spoken. Rob Gronkowski is not only the greatest TE in the history f football a case can be made he's the most dominating player at his position to ever play professional football.

[@Coldhandles]

Without a doubt

[@KRAMPOL-02]

One of my favorite player.

[@TaniasUncle]

Kittle is the closest thing we’ve seen to Gronk. Not as massive or strong but still shakes defenders easily and is probably a lot more athletic in terms of speed and agility. Great blocker too which is one of the reasons we don’t get to see him used as an offensive weapon as much as he should

[@redluke8119]

He was amazing to watch play. Such a good career

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

Nice tribute man. Gronk was one of a kind.

[@Drowninginpesos]

Dbs were literally afraid to tackle him lol the goat of tight ends.

[@bcaffiene94]

So blessed to watch him dominate over the years. Was a sad day to watch him go, but he played his heart out every game on every play. Was always great watching him dominate games, whether it be him trucking over defenders, one handed moss catches, or one handed blocks on a full defensive lineman. Dude was a BEAST and I’ve never seen a better TE on any team.

[@ray.shoesmith]

In his mind, this guy put his life on the line every down he played. And it showed. He was prepared to give away more than anyone else in his position before or since. Rob Grobkowski is simply the best Tight End to ever play the game, skill and determination. I'll love him until I die.

[@richardharris3423]

I agree. Well said. Few NFL players played with the high determination Gronkowski played at while risking it all. The man was virtually unstoppable and that's why opposing teams got so desperate.....that they started to play dirty and try to take out his knees. SMH

[@kilmoyang4967]

The Prime Gronk is ultimate

[@danweaver5787]

It’s like one d-back said. Gronk was Tom’s get out of jail free card. Just a massive beast. Once in a generation type player

[@tomwright4450]

If there was a factory to make the best tight end, this guy was it...Big, powerful, and talented

[@billreynolds2221]

I completely and utterly agree. Without Gronkowski, half of Brady's rings would be on someone else's finger. Bravo Gronkowski.

[@DexterHaven]

I like the story of how the Patriots traded him before he retired or left. The new team called him to tell him he was traded and he said, "No, I can't be traded. I retired." That's how he was open to join Brady in Tampa.

[@Jfen79]

What are you talking about? They were talking about trading him before the '18 season but after talking to him and finding out he was all in and wanted to stay with Brady they kept him, then he semi retired in '19 while Brady was still on the Pats and they traded him to Tampa the next year

[@Jfen79]

You do know that when he retired he still had one year left on his deal, so if he came out of retirement the Pats still had his rights, a player can't retire then make a comeback and sign with another team if they were still under contract when they retired

[@alexdelgadillo4860]

He didnt wanna go to the lions so he said he was gonna retire

[@DexterHaven]

Shows how lame Coach Bill is also; he pushed out both stars. Then Brady to Gronk scored the first two touchdowns in the very next Super Bowl, enough to win the whole game. @@alexdelgadillo4860

[@nealsandoval]

​@@Jfen79what i heard is that he retired when he found out pats were trading him to the lions He rather be retired than playing for another QB thats not Brady. So he became active again and the pats still have him so he asked to be traded to Tampa to play with Brady.

[@GabCtrs]

rob gronkowski is what I thought American Football is when I first started to watch, I'm not from america so...

[@christopherraymond2316]

One can only imagine what Gronk could have accomplished without his injuries

[@gabechase2030]

Whats more insane to me is how he makes everyone look so small and tiny. That guy is a GIANT

[@TheNorthie]

Gronk is the GOAT of TE, the only way someone could top him is if they cloned Gronk and made sure he had no injuries

[@pgo301]

Just when we thought Graham was the best we had ever seen, along came GRONK.

[@thedarknate08]

He was way more physical and could block real well

[@jdls12]

I’ve never heard anybody ever say graham has/was/or even considered to be the greatest tight end of all time.

[@boxinsteadyeddie]

He was barely considered a top 2 TE in the league next to Gronk at his very best and dude fizzled out after like five seasons in the league

[@jabbadabba1978]

Never considered graham the best at any point in his career.

[@binarystar300]

@@jdls12 There were people in the early 2010s saying that Jimmy Graham was a better TE. Boy were they wrong!

[@vertsk8er419]

wow nice edit man, very effective stuff. pulls at the heartstrings. very tastefully done

[@robertbonefant8271]

You have to Love Gronk

[@someoneelse6934]

He’s also smart financially. He has stated that he has not touched any of his contract money. That is invented. He more than lives well of his endorsement promotions alone. He also has several business ventures including being on shark tank with his brothers etc.

[@chrishart2064]

I know being a Pats fan I’m biased, but who was a better tight end? Nobody else comes to mind. Toughest guy on the field!

[@Olive-oilien]

He sure was fun to watch. Loved being a Pats fan with him on the team.

[@pedrohernandez287]

Definitely the GOAT 🐐!!!

[@zkjh6619]

wtfff?? this is exactly like baby gronk when he rizzed up livy dunn!!!

[@zkjh6619]

i know right

[@earllutz2663]

Rob Gronkowskii along with Tom Brady are two par excellent that probably won't come along for quite some time.

[@butterbeanfarmer7952]

He was a great Patriot

[@MickRhodes-ml5cm]

I’m Australian and started watching NFL in the late 2000s. Gronk played a role in keeping my interest. I loved watching him play. I did a quick scan of the comments, and whilst I didn’t read every one, I didn’t see one negative comment about him. That’s a rare occurrence in today’s day and age!

[@paulboegel8009]

Definitely the best of his era . Plus he was fun to watch

[@donaldleider7382]

When you watch Gronk you realize that’s a man who loves what he’s doing!

[@russbeard3665]

Out here in Denver we know all about the great Gronkowski! Kudos to him and the great Patriot dynasty

[@JK-br1mu]

Sometimes when a big guy slows down, it makes it harder for you to tackle him, like Gronk does on a few of these plays. At full speed, your momentum plus their momentum makes it easier.....it's especially tougher if he side steps or jukes you a little bit, so you have to slow down first. Then he can use his strength/size/long arm to hold you off.

[@Btown813]

Nooo don't leave us yet Rob! Who will sit with Tom by the kiddie pool in the lawn chairs at One Buc answering silly questions? Not to mention catch our 3rd down conversions and red zone tds?? I'm devastated how could you leave Tom hanging like that after he came back? Give us one more Gronk please!

[@jimpinney]

everyone needs a Gronk in their life.

[@elliemyers6435]

Gronk's hands always amazed me...Just MASSIVE....just some absolutely giant mitts, but yet so soft...The football looked like a little pea in his hands because they were so big. But, they were like glue as he caught everything thrown even remotely near him. What an absolute joy to watch play football.

[@paulhall1239]

Hands down the BEST T. E. EVER IS ROB. AND HE ONLY PLAYED 9 10 YEARS.

[@jimbolduc8622]

Being a “Mainer” and watching Gronk every single game I became used to his amazing skills. Brady couldn’t have had a better player to complement him throughout the years he played. New England is so fortunate that “The Gronk” landed in the Patriots lineup. Gronk is a true gentleman and who doesn’t love his boyish charm. Jim Bolduc

[@Richard-mh5ll]

At 3:15 I remember watching that play live I thought he broke his neck!! Got to see Pats live countless times during Brady and Gronkowski dominating years.Gronk was the Best T.E. In NFL history…

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

We sure miss him up here.

I was blessed, oh, uh, i mean we were blessed to witness a great QB & RB in our Patriots' lives. 🙏

[@Dakinekine]

Human cheat code. The best qb and best TE of all time on the same team.

[@outdoorguy845]

Living here in New England it was awesome watching the Patriots last 20 years

[@PatrickMHoey]

Dude is the definition of beast mode

[@garyprejna2635]

GRONK BEST CATCHES BLOCKS🇺🇸 PLAYER

[@davidm.6643]

Well done!! Thank you.

[@nickm764]

What a catch radius on that dude!

[@frankphillips7436]

:47 That’s what we call the Gronk heavy shoe!!

[@frankcastle7036]

Block like an OT one play and on the next beat a safety one-on-one.

[@SparkyForce]

Greatest ever.

[@whatweather]

That catch against Denver was epic. This game itself was epic

[@JStryker7]

Beautiful

[@Louthemailman]

Greatest TE .

[@Austinjlebe]

I feel like a old man being able to watch him his whole career and now he’s retired

[@toddpick8007]

If he could have stayed healthy no one was touching his records hed own them all too. Probably the most dominant player in NFL history.

[@1Learn2Swim3]

Without question the greatest TE of all time.

[@Haydrn]

All the people pissed about the hip drop rule would’ve rather Gronk had no career because of getting his ankles broken every time he was tackled

[@googoo-gjoob]

*BEAST*

[@grindtimetv8583]

The best TE of all time.

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

So glad he was able to come back and join Tom for one last hurrah!

[@zackadamec9332]

That man was just unbelievable before and after the football was in his hands.

[@Schmitgod]

Great tribute, gronk was him

[@phillbr51]

Brady to Gronk was one of the most electric things in sports for about 10 years.

[@MisterJMills_978]

As a 44 yr old lifetime Patriots fan ( Massachusetts resident). The Patriots could lose every game for the rest of my life and I'd still Love the Pats!!!

[@PatrickEvabs]

How … how can you not love Gronk after this?! Incredible athlete for a neanderthal

[@benjaminbenedict7779]

He caught better than most receivers and ram better than most backs and blocked better than most lineman.

[@ThePalestinian]

I’m glad he came to the bucs for a couple years!

[@EddieG-x2g]

He was so tall he had such good size he was so strong nobody liked tackling him because he just was a monster. I will go as far to say he was one of the best tight ends ever if not the best ever

[@matthewbelanger535]

great video.

[@dg8994]

Gronk bad to the bone! What a beast

[@Jjohnny642]

His running style looks so awkward but it works. Goat

[@rungoodmuch]

There’s no Tom Brady 7 Superbowls without the greatest TE of all time helping him to over half of those.

[@spittindatruthaboutrecords9421]

he had great hands, he caught everything

[@grant.-.4899]

other receivers be like "i gotta avoid the tackle" rob be like "wHaT TaCkLe?"

[@thomasvelazquez9789]

Those damn injuries hard to imagine him with only even half of them they definitely beat the Giants in that Super Bowl with him 100% they had no one to cover him he was mega prime that year

[@grazynazambeanie5963]

No one ever shows it , but he was also a great blocker

[@nealsandoval]

They do, there r also clips on him blocking, he could throw away big dudes

[@XBoysAtWorkX]

He is exactly what we thought Spike would grow up to be. Although I sent several emails, no team would run the "Annexation of Puerto Rico" on him.

[@MegaBenjamin]

I don’t wanna hear anyone bring up kelce as the goat TE, especially considering the year he’s having right now. Gronk the goat no question

[@christopherdavison652]

I'm a Jets fan, and there is not a single Jets fan who does not have the utmost respect for Gronk.

[@executorprime]

Happy retirement, Gronk.

[@ElSantoLuchador]

When Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor from the LOB tackled him it took him a while to get back up again.

[@Larrythecableguy749]

So glad we had Gronk and Brady in Tampa for a few years.