Rob Gronkowski said he knows what people expected after Tom Brady announced last month he was unretiring and would play next season.
Gronkowski, the four-time All-Pro tight end, surely would team up with Brady like the two had the past two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and for nine seasons with the New England Patriots, winning four Super Bowls together.
“I mean, it definitely goes together, like peanut butter and jelly, no doubt about it,’’ Gronkowski, 32, told USA TODAY Sports. “I love catching touchdowns from Tom. He loves throwing them to me.
“But he respects my decision, just like I respect his decisions.’’
4th & MONDAY: Our NFL newsletter always brings the blitz
Rob Gronkowski #87 and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
Gronkowski said he remains undecided about his future in football. He sat out the 2019 season during a…