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Gronkowski calls on NFL to punish referees over Patriots claims

Original: JACKSON THOMPSON: Gronk calls on NFL to punish refs, says Patriots made last Super Bowl due to easy schedule

Rob Gronkowski has publicly urged the NFL to discipline referees, while also claiming the New England Patriots reached the Super Bowl largely because of an easy schedule. The remarks from the former Patriots tight end have drawn attention given his history with the franchise, prompting debate among fans about officiating standards and how much schedule difficulty shaped the team's Super Bowl run.

Why now: Gronkowski's criticism of both NFL officiating and his former team's Super Bowl run is a striking claim from a high-profile figure

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• JACKSON THOMPSON: Gronk calls on NFL to punish refs, says Patriots made last Super Bowl due to easy schedule · Fox News

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