Rob Gronkowski says ‘my fire is back’ in latest Instagram post

The Buccaneers landed future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski this week after completing a trade with the Patriots that will bring the soon-to-be 31-year-old to Tampa to reunite with Tom Brady.

Gronkowski and Brady had an on-field chemistry that helped keep the Patriots dynasty going strong for the last decade. Now, the duo is hoping to replicate that championship success with the Bucs.

Gronk took to Instagram yesterday, posting a thank you to all of New England and talking about his excitement for the new chapter in his life.

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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. . . New England Patriot Fans, you guys have been nothing but amazing. I love you guys and appreciate your constant support for me big time over the last 10 years (even during retirement). THANK YOU all so much, the memories are incredible #PatsNation. . . I am beyond excited for this new chapter in my life. It’s an opportunity I will certainly not take for granted. I said it from the beginning that I wouldn’t come back to the game unless I’m feeling it, feeling healthy, and feeling ready to play. Taking a year off was hands down the best decision I made, not just in my career, but also for my health and well-being, and I would do that all over again. . . And now my fire is back. I am grateful for this new chapter of my career. I’m pumped to get down to Tampa, meet my new teammates, work hard, have a blast doing it, and give it my all this season!! I’m back and ready to lay a smack! #GoBucs!! ARRR!!! 🏴‍☠️🏈

A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) on Apr 23, 2020 at 12:16pm PDT

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