Vrabel and McDaniels praised Brown’s strong first practice, calling him “the closest thing I’ve seen is Gronk.” The duo highlighted his size, strength, and red‑zone threat, noting he can bring a similar edge to New England’s offense. Brown’s track record of six 1,000‑yard seasons and his ability to overpower defenders make him a valuable addition as the Patriots aim for another Super Bowl run. tbzikra.com
A.J. Brown Praised by Patriots as Gronk Comparison
Patriots’ head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels have lauded A.J. Brown, comparing his physical presence to former star Rob Gronkowski after his first practice.
