In the 2022 season, the New York Giants exceeded their expectations with first-year head coach Brian Daboll. They won nine games and even beat the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs. After that small success, the Giants have added some weapons this offseason.
The most notable addition is TE Darren Waller. However, one former NFL TE joked about coming out of retirement to play for the Giants. It was four-time Super Bowl champ, Rob Gronkowski. He has a strong relationship with coach Daboll dating back to their time together in New England. Gronkowski said Daboll has the best chance to get him out of retirement,
Four-time All-Pro Rob Gronkowski teased coming out of retirement to play for the Giants
.@RobGronkowski said the one person to get him out of retirement is Brian Daboll 😳
Make the call @Giants!
📺: @FanDuelTV | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/tg0OGOqWu0
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) August 16, 2023
At 34 years old, Rob Gronkowski last played during the 2021 NFL season. He played and started 12 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has since then moved on from his playing days. In a recent interview with Kay Adams, she asked Gronk what coach has the best chance to get him to unretire.
Most people would have said his long-time Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. However, Gronkowski said that Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll actually has the best chance. He joked about how it would be fun to play for his hometown team. Despite his comments, Gronkowski said there’s no way that Daboll could get him out of retirement.
Former Bucs and New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski says there one coach and team he would consider coming out of retirement for, the New York Giants and Brian Daboll. pic.twitter.com/CkWdhJyMQF
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) August 17, 2023
Last October, Gronkowski joined FOX as an in-studio analyst. His playing days are behind him. The 8-time Pro Bowler retried in 2019 but then came back for two more seasons. After missing another year, it would be incredible to see him return at 34. While Giants fans would love to see Gronk play for the team, the chances of that happening are minuscule.
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