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Rob Gronkowski 2022 Player Outlook – Retires, Worth A Late-Round Flyer In Case He Comes Back
2 years agoAll-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL on June 21. In 11 NFL seasons spanning 143 games, the Pro Bowl tight end put up an astounding 621 receptions for 9,286 yards and 92 touchdowns for the Patriots and Bucs. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce posted dominant campaigns as the TE1 and TE2 in fantasy points per game, but who was number three? You guessed it – Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski. The 33-year-old hauled in 55 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games for the Bucs in 2021. With Gronk retiring, Cameron Brate is the favorite to become Tampa Bay's top tight end. He will compete in training camp with O.J. Howard is to be the GOAT Tom Brady's primary pass-catching tight end. Chris Godwin tore his ACL late in the 2021 season and had no timetable for a return. That said, we can expect him to miss at least the first couple of games of the season. With Godwin out, Gronk retiring, Brate or Howard have a chance to be the bonafide No. 2 receiving option beside Mike Evans. As a general rule, draft Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The TE5-20 usually don't have many fantasy points per game separating them. Solid tight ends can generally be found on waivers. Brate or Howard, whoever wins the job, has the upside to finish as a top-10 tight end in Tampa Bay's high-powered offense. Play to win the game.
