But to understand the dominance of the three-time Super Bowl champion, Patriots’ all-time receiving touchdowns leader and, for our money, the greatest two-way tight end in NFL history, we must look at what he did on a per-game basis over his nine incomparable seasons. On a per-game basis, Gronkowski’s 68.4 yards and .69 (seriously) receiving touchdowns are the most ever by a tight end. He’s also the most prolific playoff tight end in NFL history, as we saw yet again in his brilliance on the Patriots’ game-winning drive in Super Bowl LIII. Indeed, Gronkowski, who dealt with numerous knee, back, core and brain ailments shortening his career, was truly one of a kind. Gronkowski could face an obstacle on his first attempt — assuming of course he stays away for good — with Gates also possibly eligible.

Source: Daily Sun March 25, 2019 02:03 UTC