The Las Vegas Raiders seem to have struck gold with rookie tight end Brock Bowers, and NFL legends like Rob Gronkowski and Davante Adams are already taking notice.
On September 17, Gronkowski and Adams appeared together on the “Up & Adams Show” with Kay Adams, where they discussed Bowers, who plays alongside Adams on the Raiders.
“Davante Adams praised Bowers, stating, ‘He literally only cares about football. He shows promise of resembling this guy [Gronkowski] that we see on the screen right now. This young player is on a different level for a rookie, and I think the Baltimore Ravens got a taste of that.’
Bowers has made quite an impression early in his NFL career, catching nine passes for 98 yards in a recent game against the Ravens. With 15 receptions and 156 yards in just two games, he has set a record for the most catches by a rookie tight end in their first two games since the NFL merger.
Gronkowski echoed Adams’ sentiments, expressing admiration for Bowers’ skills and potential. “I was a big fan of Brock when he played at Georgia,” Gronkowski said. “He’s a winner and a playmaker whenever the ball comes his way. His explosiveness after the catch is remarkable. I believe he’s on track to surpass my achievements as a pass-catching tight end.”
Bowers’ early success is no surprise given his impressive college career at Georgia, where he won two national championships and was recognized as one of the best tight ends in college football. As he continues to develop alongside veteran players like Adams, expectations are high for his future in the league.
Davante Adams said THIS about rookie TE Brock Bowers in front of Gronk 👀📈
"(Brock) shows some promise of looking like this guy (Gronk) that's on the screen with us right now."@tae15adams @brockbowers17 @RobGronkowski @Raiders @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/TzfHYBUp96
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) September 17, 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Baltimore over the weekend and handed the Ravens their second loss of the season.
Rookie tight end Brock Bowers was a standout performer, being targeted nine times against the Ravens and successfully catching all nine passes for 98 yards. He has now accumulated 15 receptions for 156 yards in just two games.
Rob Gronkowski responded to Davante Adams’ praise of Bowers, suggesting that the young tight end might surpass him in the future. “The guy is a winner and a playmaker whenever the ball is thrown to him. I love his explosiveness after the catch,” Gronkowski said. “I feel like he’s on track to be better than me.”
Gronkowski retired after an impressive 11-season career, during which he recorded 621 receptions for 9,286 yards and 92 touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference. He earned Pro Bowl honors five times, All-Pro honors four times, and won four Super Bowl championships.
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