GLENDALE, Ariz. – It hasn't even been four years since I opined that Rob Gronkowski was the greatest tight end in NFL history following his (first) retirement.
He had it all: The regular-season stats, the playoff numbers, multiple rings, amazing postseason performances – including the key catch that set up Super Bowl 53's only touchdown in the New England Patriots' 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. (And then he came back and added to the résumé after coming back to play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)
But now here we are in 2023, and you can make a very similar argument for Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce – with at least one fundamental difference. Kelce hasn't retired yet and said Sunday night following K.C.'s 38-35 win in Super Bowl 57 that he doesn't plan on walking away any time soon.