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It should be interesting what happens to Gronkowski. I think he is seriously considering retirement and may even be strongly leaning towards it but at the same time maybe using that threat to convince BB not to try to cut his salary too much in case he does want to come back.
Would not be surprised if some sort of agreement was reached where he is used a bit less during the season in games and practice if he comes back. Patriots draft a tight end early but keep Gronk as well. Split the duties.
And BB takes it easier on him in practice. Basically, just try to preserve him for playoffs.
Chiefs got unlucky vs the Patriots in one key aspect. San Diego game was probably relatively easy on Gronk's body for a playoff game since the Chiefs were playing a bunch of DB's, so the Patriots just tried to run it down their throats. And only really used Gronk for run blocking.
Gronk has certainly even when healthy lost a little bit of his speed but at his best the top safety's could certainly cover him well. But the Patriots are about trying to fill their roster with good to very good players -- a bunch of them -- and hopefully have a match-up advantage somewhere.
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