Isnt the simplest answer that Gronk Leaving surprised them? Maybe it shouldnt have or maybe they thought they had one more year. But Its not unreasonable to think that they figured Gronk would be back.
If you agree thats a possible scenerio.
You draft another strong back (to be used with Michel in a Gronk +Strong OL based running attack).
On Defense you draft a Big Corner to protect yourself against the league moving to better TEs. Plus in todays NFL you cant have too good pass coverage.
Then you Go to War.
Gronk retires.
Andrews has his surprise
Wynn gets Turf Toe.
And it is what it is.....for the time being.
If you agree thats a possible scenerio.
You draft another strong back (to be used with Michel in a Gronk +Strong OL based running attack).
On Defense you draft a Big Corner to protect yourself against the league moving to better TEs. Plus in todays NFL you cant have too good pass coverage.
Then you Go to War.
Gronk retires.
Andrews has his surprise
Wynn gets Turf Toe.
And it is what it is.....for the time being.