Rob Gronkowski alters his stance on Travis Kelce's place in NFL history

The legend of the New England Patriots, Rob Gronkowski, is known as a man with enormous confidence, and someone who believes that he belongs at the very top. His character and personality have always been marked by his energetic approach to the game and the belief that he is one of the best in NFL history. Many claim that he is the best tight end, and it seems that fans around the world share that opinion, considering him almost unbeatable in that field.

During his career, Gronkowski set a lot of records, won several titles and gained the status of an American football icon. However, before last month's Super Bowl meeting between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Gronkowski decided to take a look at one of the biggest rivals in the position of tight end; Travis Kelce. This meeting with Kelce, as well as Kelce's dominant play in recent seasons, caused an interesting change in Gronkowski's opinion.

“Right now, I believe I’m the greatest tight end to ever play the game of football,” Gronkowski said, as quoted by The Comeback. 

“But after watching that guy on the Chiefs over the last few years and after sitting down with him, I’m starting to change my mind, big time.”

Travis Kelce's views

Although Travis Kelce did not react to such statements, he recently reflected on his career, revealing that in his younger days he was focused on individual success and the accolades he wanted to achieve. However, over time, his view of football became much broader. Now, as he says, he no longer thinks about statistics, but about what impression he will make as a teammate and how he will contribute to his team.

Kelce points out that it is important to him that people remember his dedication as a team member and his contribution to the Kansas City community. It also raises the question of whether his work made the game in the NFL better, whether he improved the sport and whether he crossed the boundaries of the game as it was before. Travis doesn't focus on numbers, but on giving his best every time on the field, playing for his teammate next to him.