'The guy can play at any age': Rob Gronkowski thinks retired Tom Brady will be back in the NFL
LOS ANGELES — Rob Gronkowski said he thinks Tom Brady’s recent retirement is temporary.
Gronkowski, the four-time All-Pro tight end who won four Super Bowl rings as Brady’s most reliable target, said he thinks the legendary quarterback will be playing in the NFL again in a couple of years.
Brady, 44, announced his retirement on Feb. 1.
“The guy can play at any age,’’ Gronkowski told Paste BN Sports Friday. “If he’s 50 years old he can still come back. I think he’s going to come back but in a couple of years. The guy’s a beast. He can play anytime.’’
Of course Gronkowski knows about temporary retirements. He retired before the 2019 season at age 29 but returned in 2020, reuniting with Brady in Tampa Bay and winning Super Bowl that season.
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Walking the red carpet at the NFL Alumni Legends Party presented by Paste BN NETWORK Ventures on Friday night, Gronkowski sounded as if to be in no rush to determine his own future. Selected to host the Legends Party, he seemed more focused on the moment than whether he’ll be playing for the Buccaneers next season or playing football at all.
“I’ll figure all that out in the future,’’ he said. “Let everything play out, then make a move. So I’m just relaxing, letting my body heal, have a good time, have some laughs.
“Flo Rida’s performing tonight. He’s my favorite performer of all time. So that’s what it’s all about. When you’re not playing the game, you’ve got to just enjoy yourself.’’