With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers experiencing their worst start in the Tampa Brady era, Tom Brady opens up about the on-field struggles of the team. And while Rob Gronkowski is no more there in the locker room, the quarterback acknowledges the quality of the tight end as a leader.

The chemistry between Rob Gronkowski and TB12 is still one of the most cherished in the league. The tight end spent his entire career under the cadence of the 45 years old quarterback. Joining the Patriots after Brady was already there. He retired from the League before the quarterback could.

Read more: “Getting Yelled At By Their Childhood Hero”: NFL Twitter Reacts After Tom Brady Seen “Dropping F Bombs”

However, Gronk came back to play for another 2 seasons in 2020, when Brady called to him for help. And now that the player sailed into the sunset once again. Brady opens up about the intangibles of the tight end.

Tom Brady sees Gronk as a great leader on the field

Tom Brady has started the season 3-3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Owing to their offensive woes against the Steelers on Sunday, not much looked right on the field. As the team looked out of ideas and failed to execute many crucial plays. Brady on his podcast, Let’s Go! with Jim Gray, talked about missing a player like Gronkowski, who made plays out of nothing in these situations.

Reminiscing about the past leaders he has come across in his career. The quarterback knew the importance of pulling things together after a terrible start like this.

According to Brady, players like Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield, and Devin White are all good leaders in their own right. However, he also acknowledges the effect of the poor start. “when you’re in a locker room, that’s three and three, you’re licking your wounds going what the f**k. what do we gotta do?” Added Brady.

Are Buccaneers in need of change?

While the star was also dropping F-bombs on his offensive line during the game, it is evident that the team is struggling to get a rhythm going. Although the defense has been pulling its weight, it has not been enough.

It is still ill-conceived to think that the Bucs are out of the running. With a division that is still winnable, to say the least. The team, however, really needs to find inspiration from somewhere. And while Rob Gronkowski is not there pulling off crucial completions with Brady, someone has to step up, leading the team by example.

Watch This story: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski’s chemistry on the field was unmatched.