New England Patriots: Reflecting on the best Brady-to-Gronk moments

With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski both now on theTampa Bay Buccaneers, let’s look at the best moments these two have shared as New England Patriots.

Manning had his Harrison, Montana had his Rice, and Brady still has his Gronk.

Tom Brady sounded the trumpets — or should I say conch shell — to rally Rob Gronkowski to Tampa Bay. Brady re-posted an old video of him on social media blowing into a “horn” to summon Gronkowski, scolded him for partying, then commanded him to do five push-ups.

It’s safe to say Gronkowski would do anything for Brady, since they have such a unique connection.

Gronkowski was drafted into the league in 2010 and was an instant sensation. The fun-loving tight end also loved catching touchdowns, chugging beers, and partying. But as much fun as it looked like Gronkowski was having off the field, when healthy, he was having even more fun on the field.

Gronkowski had a major influence on the New England Patriots‘ success this past decade.

Even though the Patriots’ 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons ended not the way they would’ve hoped, a strong argument could be made that if Gronkowski wasn’t injured in Super Bowl 46 they would’ve won, if he didn’t break his forearm in 2012 they would’ve beat the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, and if he didn’t tear his knee up in 2013 they would’ve beaten the Broncos in that AFC Championship Game.

Gronkowski helped propel the Patriots to three Super Bowls. He wasn’t a part of Super Bowl 51, but he helped spark New England in the regular season to get the No. 1 seed and was having a spectacular season up until it ended.

So, what were the best Brady-to-Gronk moments of their Patriots careers?