FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- When it comes to the history of the NFL and where players rank among the all-time greats, Gil Brandt and Ernie Accorsi provide a unique, credible perspective based on their longevity, success in evaluating personnel and résumé of helping build competitive teams.
So when it comes to Rob Gronkowski ...
"If I were to put him where he belongs, if you take the top five tight ends ever, he is probably right there in the middle at three," said Brandt, the longtime vice president of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys (1960-1988) who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.