Rob Gronkowski makes admission on being drafted by Patriots
Rob Gronkowski reflected on being drafted by the New England Patriots, stating it was the ideal situation for his development as a player despite initially being frustrated at being passed over by other teams. He credited the Patriots' structured environment, coaching, and organization under Bill Belichick for his success during his nine seasons with the team. Gronkowski, recently voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, said the team's approach helped shape him into one of the NFL's greatest tight ends.
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