Rob Gronkowski Surprised by Patriots' Quick Move on Jerod Mayo

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski expressed his shock over the team's decision to fire head coach Jerod Mayo right after the regular season ended. He shared his thoughts on the Fox halftime show, raising concerns about the fairness of the move. "I was surprised by that, " Gronkowski said. "To happen so soon was a shock to many of us. Coach Mayo never had the chance to grow as a head coach. If you judge a coach based on their first year, that’s not right. " Rob mentioned that legendary coach Jimmy Johnson had a rough start too, with a 1-15 record in his first season but went on to win multiple Super Bowls. Gronkowski, who played nine seasons with the Patriots and won four Super Bowls, understands the expectations in New England. Mayo was a rookie head coach and took over after the legendary Bill Belichick stepped down. The Patriots announced the decision after their season finale win against the Bills. Despite Mayo's 4-13 record, Gronkowski felt it was too soon to cut his time short. In another Fox segment, Gronkowski softened his stance, acknowledging that Patriots owner Robert Kraft might have a different plan in mind. He mentioned rumors that Mike Vrabel could be on the team's radar as a potential new coach. Gronkowski also mentioned the possibility of Josh McDaniels returning as the offensive coordinator. The sudden firing sparked a lot of discussion among fans and former players, highlighting the challenging nature of coaching in the NFL.