Through two weeks, Bowers has caught 15 passes for 156 yards—setting the record for the most receptions as a rookie tight end in his first two career games. For context, Rob Gronkowski had two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown in his first two contests as a rookie in 2010.

Regardless of how good a player is, there’s still sually some acclimation period. When he learns the offense along with getting some chemistry with his quarterback. But in that regard, Gardner Minshew had the same feeling about Bowers as his coach.

Retired NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski holds high praise for Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers, saying 'he's on pace to be better than myself.'