You don’t normally equate the word “dominant” with the tight end position. Gronkowski changed that perception last season. His 17 touchdown catches (an NFL TE record) led the entire league. I asked an opposing defensive coach about trying to slow down Gronk. “It’s helpless; there is nothing you can do.” This coach went on to explain that Gronkowski’s a matchup nightmare for anybody you throw at him. He’s too fast and athletic for linebackers to cover and his size and strength overwhelms cornerbacks and safeties.