PHOENIX -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday. His next stop will be Canton, Ohio and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"There's never been a more dangerous tight end than Gronk, an intimidating presence who's been an outstanding receiver and blocker," said John McClain, the longtime NFL columnist from the Houston Chronicle who has a Hall of Fame vote. "The Patriots won't be as much fun to watch without him. I think he's a lock to be voted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.