In a sudden turn of events, Rob Gronkowski went from being retired to being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Gronkowski makes a valiant return to the NFL, it was evident he was only interested under one condition — he got to catch passes from Tom Brady again.

The news of Gronkowski being traded to Tampa Bay is drawing plenty of reviews. Some believe that Gronkowski can help the Buccaneers officially become contenders in the NFC. On the other hand, there are doubters that believe Gronkowski won't be able to produce like he once could.

Nevertheless, the trade between the New England Patriots and Buccaneers involved Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick for a fourth-round pick. Prior to the trade being completed, it was assumed that O.J. Howard would be part of the blockbuster trade.

At first glance, the Buccaneers seemed to have won the trade, acquiring an All-Pro (albeit retired) tight end for a reasonable price. So how did Tampa Bay and New England perform in the sudden trade involving Rob Gronkowski?

New England's grade in the Gronkowski trade: C

The trade involving Gronkowski seemed to have been conducted at a more rapid pace than usual. While reports continued to funnel in that he could be moved via trade, just moments later the trade was agreed upon.

Again, there were assumptions being made that the Patriots could land either O.J. Howard or an early-round pick for Gronkowski. Instead, New England was only able to muster up a fourth-round selection for the 30-year-old tight end.

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Even though Gronkowski was out of football for a year and he has injury concerns, it still feels like the Patriots could have gotten more for him. At the least, New England does get a draft pick that could possibly turn into a tight end in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay's grade in the Gronkowski trade: A

With Howard and Cameron Brate already on the roster, it almost seemed inevitable that Tampa Bay would have to part ways with one of them to acquire Rob Gronkowski. However, the Buccaneers held onto both while surrendering a mid-round pick.

After signing Brady in free agency, the Buccaneers realize they have to do everything they can to keep him content. Trading for his former No. 1 tight end is a good start and not ridding of any of the team's offensive weapons is an added bonus.

In the event that Gronkowski is in shape and can remain healthy, the Buccaneers are getting an absolute steal in this trade. Above all, if the Gronkowski experiment doesn't go as planned, he's on an expiring deal.

Any team would sign up for one year of Gronkowski if it meant giving up a fourth-round pick.