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Before starting the next phase of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rob Gronkowski has shared a message of thanks to the New England Patriots.
In an Instagram post, Gronkowski wrote about his time with the Patriots and playing for owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick:
"First and foremost, I want to thank the Patriots Organization for everything over the last 10 years. Without Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick taking a chance on me in the 2010 draft, I wouldn't be sitting here in this position in life, THANK YOU both as well my former teammates for everything over the years.