PHOENIX — Rob Gronkowski‘s retirement announcement Sunday night hurts the New England Patriots‘ chances of winning another Super Bowl considerably. Gronkowski’s exit could hasten the end of the Patriots’ dynasty.
If he remains retired, that is.
If Gronkowski truly walks away from this taxing sport on his own terms and at his own time, good for him. He has given plenty to football and to the Patriots. He has been a great player, so great that he certainly is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has given what his body has had to give.