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Bavarro was the prototype for TEs getting YAC by carrying guys with him downfield. Gronk is no better at that for his era than Bavarro was for his.
The main subject was blocking. Let's defer to BB on that one.
Gronk has it over Bavarro in three ways. First, guys in the modern era are bigger, stronger, etc., and also deal with more complex playbooks. For two players of equal stature in their day, the one who's playing a few decades later can be presumed better.
Second, I think Gronk is faster even relative to his era.
Third and not least, Gronk's catching ability is worthy of comparison to a WR's.
Bavarro was good, real good in his prime. Injuries killed him. The 80's Bert Jones if you ask me.