Gronkowski (nearly) traded to Lions, threatened to retire.

[reuben.ahmed]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24768502/new-england-patriots-nearly-traded-rob-gronkowski-detroit-lions-star-tight-end-intervened

[CKwi88]

Can't blame him. Go from one of the most stable franchises to one in transition? If the rumors are true Gronk has plenty of millions in the bank and has a bright post-NFL career in front of him.

Does show the Patriot way of how everyone (save Brady) is expendable