Rob Gronkowski barred from Joining Raiders

John Gruden bans Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski from joining the Raiders

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a package deal in 2020

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UFC boss Dana White during the UFC 278 fight card on Saturday night

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Joined "UFC with the Gronks". The event was an alternate broadcast of the UFC pay-per-view card,

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White said he was a part of making that deal,

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But then-Raiders coach John Gruden blew it all at the last minute.

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The Raiders won that season 8–8, while the Bucks won the Super Bowl.

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The Raiders went 10-7 last season, but Gruden infamously resigned.

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It looks like everything went well for Brady and Gronk in the end. but this is the latest sign

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That Tampa Bay hasn't always been Brady's No. 1 choice.

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