“The Statue Can Be Anywhere — As Long As Tom Is Standing There”: Gronkowski Humble, Brady Responds Touchingly, Causing Patriots Nation to Burst

 Foxborough, Massachusetts – 11/13/2025

In the emotional week at Gillette Stadium, Rob Gronkowski once again caused Patriots Nation to surge with an answer humble to the point of surprise. When asked if one day there is a statue of him at Gillette, whether he wants to place it next to his close friend Tom Brady or not, Gronk broke all predictions. “If one day I have a statue at Gillette, put it at the end of the field, really small. Because Tom Brady is the only one worthy of standing in the prominent position. He has dedicated more than 20 years to the Patriots, and to me, the first statue here should only belong to Tom.”

That answer immediately became a big topic on social media, not only because of the humility but also because of the friendship lasting more than a decade between the two legends. In the eyes of fans, Gronk is completely worthy of having a separate statue, but he still chose to bow his head when mentioning the teammate who bonded with him throughout the golden years. “I think the only statue worthy there is Tom Brady,” Gronk affirmed, causing Patriots Nation to choke up.

As usual, Tom Brady did not stay silent before moments that touch the heart. Just a few hours later, he posted a message that made New England fans teary-eyed. Brady, the man always seen as the standard of greatness, responded with rare sincerity. “If there is any corner of the field missing your name, then Gillette will no longer be the home we once built,” Brady wrote. A short statement, but enough to move the entire Patriots community.

The exchange between the two legends is not merely polite words. It is like a reminder of what made the New England empire – friendship, respect and team spirit beyond time. In an NFL that always changes, the moment between Brady and Gronk shows that the simplest values last unbelievably long. Fans have witnessed two great people sharing mutual respect not by titles, but by heart.

And as Patriots Nation continues to wait for the day Gillette erects new statues, one thing has become clearer than ever: legends are not just cast in bronze or stone. They are engraved deeply in moments like this – when the two biggest icons of a dynasty look at each other with absolute respect. In New England, there are legacies that never fade.