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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski had a message for everybody on Tuesday.
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look so pleased collectively.
Simply hours after Gronkowski reunited with Brady as the most recent member of the Bucs’ group, the crew Twitter account and two of their latest stars teamed up for this tweet:
- Is it attainable for Patriots followers to not take this the unsuitable means?
- Comply with the Heavy on Patriots Fb web page for the most recent breaking information, rumors, and content material!
What Led To This?
Tuesday was a whirlwind for each the Patriots, Bucs and their fanbases.
Earlier within the week, there have been rumors Gronkowski is perhaps contemplating a return to the NFL, however issues kicked into overdrive on Tuesday.
Gronkowski not solely got here out of retirement, however he additionally refused to play for some other crew than the Bucs. It was rapidly made clear, he solely wished to crew with Brady.
The Patriots nonetheless had Gronk’s rights, however the six-time Tremendous Bowl champions didn’t simply rapidly full a deal to ship their former celebrity tight finish to the Sunshine State, Gronk had already taken and handed his bodily together with his potential new crew.
Earlier than dinner, the commerce was being confirmed by each main outlet. Later within the night, the Patriots have been acknowledging the deal on their social media accounts.
What About Julian Edelman?
You need to surprise what’s going by way of the thoughts of large receiver Julian Edelman.
After the Gronk commerce was introduced, many on social media started taking some comedic photographs at him. It looks like he’s being left on their lonesome.
You don’t need to learn an excessive amount of into this, however one thing could also be amiss between Edelman and Brady. Web snoops rapidly discovered Edelman had unfollowed Brady on Instagram.
This is perhaps nothing however a misunderstanding, however the timing of it wreaks of a participant who feels jilted.
Ought to the Bucs Reduce Out the Patriots Run?
Some on social media joked that if the Bucs usher in Edelman, Tampa might have to vary its identify to one thing that includes the Patriots. It’s arduous to single out the Bucs for going overboard with former Patriots. There are others within the league following the identical components.
It’s been stated numerous instances, the NFL is a copycat league. Former Patriots assistant coach Brian Flores signed Kyle Van Noy, Ted Karras, and Elandon Roberts away from his outdated crew in the course of the offseason. Former Patriots assistant coach Joe Choose took Nate Ebner with him to the Large Apple as the previous turned the brand new head coach for the New York Giants.
Additionally, former Patriots defensive wiz Matt Patricia traded for Duron Harmon, signed each Danny Shelton and Jamie Collins Sr. this offseason. When you concentrate on it, Brady and Gronk is just the next profile model of the identical idea.
That is what occurs when a company has as a lot success because the Patriots have over the previous 20 years.
That is the fallout of success and needs to be taken as a praise by Patriots Nation, although it could sting a bit proper now.