"Just bring Gronk back and we ready for that revenge tour" - NFL fans react to Tom Brady's message at Buccaneers minicamp
Tight end Rob Gronkowski has spent the last two seasons in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but currently remains a free agent. OTAs have already happened, and the Buccaneers are now in minicamp, but Gronk is still undecided on whether or not he will join the team.
On Tuesday, the Buccaneers' Twitter handle shared a video of Tom Brady's message to fans.
He said:
"What's up, Bucs fans! We're here at minicamp, picture day, getting our things right for the year. So we're all excited, we're working hard, we have a long way to go. It's just the beginning but thanks for your support. We'll see you soon when it's live. We're getting closer, one day at a time. Here we go!"
@TomBradyWe back π @TomBrady https://t.co/99JoMzPWMG
Besides the general reactions that seemed to share Brady's excitement for the upcoming season, a few Twitter users appeared more eager to see the tight end back in a Bucccaneers shirt and curious to know the tight end's whereabouts.
One Twitter user urged the Buccaneers and Brady to bring back Gronkowski for their revenge tour on their quest to the Super Bowl.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady Just bring Gronk back and we ready for that revenge tour π―π
Boston Herald sports columnist Bill Speros questioned where Gronk is, and a few others reiterated his question over and over again.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady Where is Gronk?
@billsperos @Buccaneers @TomBrady yeah, where is he?
@Buccaneers @TomBrady where's @RobGronkowski
@Buccaneers @TomBrady Where gronk
This Twitter user just wanted Brady to bring his tight end friend back.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady Hi Tom, can you please BLOW THE CONCH and bring @RobGronkowski back!
This Twitter user clearly loves the sight of Brady and Gronkowski together.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady https://t.co/XNXNhbIR7R
Other fans seemed as excited for the upcoming season as the quarterback himself and expressed their love for their team and their No. 12.
This fan couldn't seem to wait to get season tickets.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady Canβt wait to get my season tickets
This Twitter user was happy to see Brady back with the Buccaneers.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady Good to see you back! LFG!
Another Twitter user expressed their love for Brady.
@Buccaneers @TomBrady God I love that man
Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement in 2020 to help Buccaneers win second Super Bowl in franchise history
On March 24, 2019, after nine seasons, Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL at 29 years old.
On April 21, 2020, the New England Patriots, who still held Gronkowski's rights, traded him to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers along with a seventh-round pick in exchange for a compensatory fourth-round pick in the 2020 draft.
In his first season with the Buccaneers, Gronk recorded 45 receptions for 623 yards and scored seven touchdowns. In the four playoff games during their 2020 Super Bowl run, he helped his team by recording eight receptions for 110 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including one in the Super Bowl.
The Buccaneers would gladly welcome Gronk back, but it's up to him to decide if he wants to play another year or not.