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How A Goofy Rookie Called 'Gronk' Transformed Into The Best Tight End Ever
Back in 2010, the New England Patriots had yet to figure that out. So they didn’t know what to make of Rob Gronkowski, then an Arizona draft prospect.
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In 2010, the New England Patriots were uncertain how to evaluate Rob Gronkowski, then an Arizona draft prospect described as a “meathead” with “human biceps.” After selecting him in the second round, Gronkowski put on a Patriots helmet and began shaking and screaming, prompting a stunned reaction. In the team’s war room, head coach Bill Belichick stared down college scout Jon Robinson, who had championed Gronkowski’s draft profile. Robinson persisted, urging Belichick to draft the tight end despite the unconventional display.
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