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If Rob Gronkowski's life was a memoir, it would include stories about being a four-time Super Bowl champion and a WWE champion among others.
Rob Gronkowski is one of the most interesting characters the NFL has ever seen. On a recent episode of Man in the Arena, the Buccanners tight end spoke about being fined $300,000, and not being particularly stressed by it at all.
"I lost a game check, it was about 300,000 dollars. I didn't care one bit. I was just glad I had a week off from football because I needed it."
The suspension Gronkowski was referring to came back when he was still playing for the New England Patriots. He was suspended for one game for a late hit he placed on Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White in 2017.
The all-world tight end obviously enjoyed the down time that came with being suspended for what officials, fans and analysts alike deemed to be a vicious or illegal hit.
Rob Gronkowski will be needed now more than ever with the Buccaneers
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense are at a crossroads as they approach the NFL playoffs. Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin is out for the season with a torn ACL and fellow receiver Mike Evans, despite being back on the field, is nursing a hamstring injury. And just days ago, Antonio Brown performed his apparent swan song with the Buccaneers and will likely never suit up for the team ever again.
So just how will the Buccaneers look to fill the void and keep the offense rolling?The answer lies at the tight end position, which starts with Gronkowski.
Gronkowski and Brady have a chemistry that is second to none and was cultivated during their first 9 years together in New England, where they won 3 Super Bowls. Speaking about their connection, Gronkowski said "we don't even have to say a single word to each other."
Due to the Buccaneers' recent personnel losses on offense, one can imagine Gronkowski's target volume will increase in the games to come. However, the Buccaneers also have arguably the most impressive depth at the position in the league with Cameron Brate and the often-overlooked O.J. Howard.
Before Gronkowski's arrival in Tampa, Brate was the focal point at the tight end position. He's a veteran that understands how to control the middle of the field with precise route running. O.J. Howard, on the other hand, provides a more modern tight end option with enough athletic ability to play as a hybrid wide receiver.
Brady, Gronkowski and the 12-4 Buccaneers have already booked a spot in this season's playoffs as they head into their final game of the season on Sunday. Tampa Bay will look to close out the season strong when they go up against the woeful Carolina Panthers in Week 18.
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