Rob Gronkowski crowns Bill Belichick the ‘GOAT’ with heartfelt tribute at Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony

Rob Gronkowski called his former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick the greatest of all time during his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The former tight end thanked Belichick for pushing him to perform at an elite level and humorously recalled talking about hot tubs during his pre-draft visit.

The ceremony reunited several key figures from the Patriots dynasty, including Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Troy Brown, and Josh McDaniels. Gronkowski won three Super Bowls across nine seasons with New England and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027.