Patriots Retired Tight End. The history of New England Patriots began in 1960 with the formation of the American Football LeagueThen known as the Boston Patriots the teams first draft pick was Ron BurtonThey have had six members inducted into the Pro Football Hall. The following year in 1989 the Patriots selected little-known.
He played all nine of his NFL. The New England Patriots fun-loving touchdown-spiking tight end announced Sunday that he is retiring from the NFL after nine mostly dominant Super Bowl-filled seasons. In an Instagram post Gronkowski thanked the Patriots organization coach Bill Belichick and New England fans for their support during his nine NFL seasons.
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Tight end Marv Cook from Iowa in the third round 63rd overall to take. The veteran tight end left the Patriots just before Rob Gronkowski arrived and returned the season after Gronk retired but it was a disappointing year that saw Watson get hurt during the preseason serve a four-game suspension to start the season and then get released just as he became eligible to return. The fleeting career of Rob Gronkowski. 87 was one of quarterback Drew Bledsoes favorite targets.
