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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.At their peak, who do you take?
Same debate for modern pitchers..Clemens Maddux Randy Pedro...at their peak its Pedro and the same applies to Gronk imo.
We all want to say it's Rob Gronkowski. But I want to make a distinction between "best" and "greatest". I think Christian Laettner was perhaps the "greatest" college basketball player I ever saw (I never saw Alcindor or Walton play in college). His achievements were just off the charts. But he wasn't the "best". Ewing was *better*. Jordan was *better*. Len Bias was *better*. A lot of college players were *better* players, but didn't have the kind of career that Laettner did.
There's no debate Gronk is the most well rounded, impactful and complete TE of all time but for longevity, Gonzalez easily has him (which ironically, has to be linked to his style of play). If you're picking an all time team based on peak ability, Gronk has no equal.The all-around dominance of a healthy Rob Gronkowski was just stunning. But yes, a total career matters too and I have tremendous respect for what Gonzalez accomplished.
Gronk has more Superbowl rings then all those guys combined so I'll give him the "greatest" and "best" title.
It does but how much?At his best clearly Gronk is the answer. When healthy he was the GOAT TE.
However all things considered I need to put him #2 behind Gonzo because longevity matters. I put Winslow #3.