NFL Trade Verdict
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win
Tampa Bay acquired Rob Gronkowski; 2020 7th round pick (241st overal. evidence: Rob Gronkowski became an immediate 2020 championship contributor, giving Tampa Bay premium short-term value for modest draft capital
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2020 4th round pick (117th overall subsequently traded
- player D.J. Wonnum )
- pick 2020 4th round pick (117th overall subsequently traded, D.J. Wonnum )
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- player Rob Gronkowski
- pick 2020 7th round pick (241st overall
- player Chapelle Russell )
- pick Rob Gronkowski and 2020 7th round pick (241st overall, Chapelle Russell )
Trade Analysis
New England Patriots received 2020 4th round pick (117th overall subsequently. evidence: New England moved a retired/returning veteran for draft capital, but Tampa Bay captured the decisive Super Bowl-season production