The internet was set on fire after New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski retired Sunday.
The three-time Super Bowl champion called it quits after one hell of a successful run with the Pats. He put up huge numbers, stacked up plenty of cash, won himself some rings, and now, the journey is over. (RELATED: Patriots Beat The Rams In The Super Bowl)
That’s just part of life in the NFL. Plenty of people shared their thoughts on the legendary TE hanging up his cleats. Below are the best reactions.
#Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement. One of the best to ever do it. pic.twitter.com/ml9Zv2PH5Z
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2019
Rob Gronkowski presented a great proposition to brands. He represented the party without ever getting in trouble.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 24, 2019
We (I’m guilty as well) use the word dominant too much when discussing players. That word should be reserved for the rare talents like Rob Gronkowski. He was unstoppable! In the passing game AND the running game. Special, special player. A dominant force.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 24, 2019
Congrats to my little, I mean younger, bro. Unreal career that entertained and impressed everyone that got to watch. pic.twitter.com/2TpPNsgaer
— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski) March 24, 2019
Rob Gronkowski is the greatest player to ever play his position. He has the best per-game receiving stats ever for a tight end, could physically dominate anyone in the run game (through his last game), and he was endlessly enjoyable to watch. His legacy is that he was peerless.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) March 24, 2019
Rob Gronkowski’s final catch was a gigantic one. pic.twitter.com/xQmKA4Qk2S
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) March 24, 2019
Rob Gronkowski retired. A surefire Hall of Fame tight end who really never wavered from being the same, simple, “doesn’t take much to make me happy” person he was when he danced onstage with his brothers when he was drafted. Fortunate to have covered him. pic.twitter.com/CFlV8Ev45m
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) March 24, 2019
What a career for Gronk. Half man half machine. pic.twitter.com/moCLe1LLTV
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 24, 2019
Tom Brady reacts to Gronk’s retirement: pic.twitter.com/7g0P6H3j2h
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 24, 2019
Gronk one of the most dominant players to put on a helmet. Amazing career.
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) March 24, 2019
The other goat #gronk pic.twitter.com/FzCfT38BjR
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 24, 2019
What an incredible run for Gronkowski. He’s had the kind of career most athletes can only ever dream about. He showed up and showed out for several years and was entertaining the entire time.
There’s no question that he’s earned the right to relax and cut loose in retirement. I can’t wait to see what’s on the horizon for him.
I’m sure that it’s going to be incredibly entertaining.
