Rob Gronkowski: I have freedom to be myself in Tampa Bay – WEEI

Rob Gronkowski has played for two coaches in the NFL: Bill Belichick and Bruce Arians.

Appearing on Sirius XM NFL Radio with Bruce Murray and Mark Dominik Monday, the former Patriots tight end acknowledged it's been "a complete 180" in terms of the style, but also acknowledged the two do have similarities.

I would say the two differences about them are Coach Belichick was defensive-minded and here, Coach B.A. he is very offensive-minded," Gronkowski said. "Thats the difference and then I would say what is very similar is they both know the ins and outs of what they know. Like Coach Belichick is very defensive-minded and an unbelievable coach working with the defensive side with the players. Coach B.A., working with the offensive side, just working the ins and outs. Both great coaches and both just know the details of what needs to be done to win football games.

The way the two coaches handle the media and the atmosphere with the team was brought up and Gronkowski said for the second time in recent weeks he has the freedom to be himself in Tampa Bay.

They both definitely have their own persona, their own approaches to the way the media his held, the atmosphere of the program," Gronkowski said. "Theres 32 clubs in the league. All 32 are always going to be different. There may be some similar, some totally different. I would say these two are totally different aspects of approaches to the media and everything. I will never take anything away from my nine years there. I learned so much under that program. I learned that way and I am actually very grateful that I learned that way. Theres many aspects of learning through that organization, lessons that were taught to me that I still use to this day, that I apply to this day.

"Just coming here its a complete 180 for sure. Totally different. I feel the biggest difference is having the freedom of being yourself here in this organization.

Gronkowski and the Bucs will take on the Chiefs Sunday in Super Bowl LV.

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Rob Gronkowski: I have freedom to be myself in Tampa Bay - WEEI