Gronkowski Urges NFL to Punish Referees as 4-3 Patriots Fall Short of Super Bowl Standard
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Gronkowski Urges NFL to Punish Referees as 4-3 Patriots Fall Short of Super Bowl Standard
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Summary
Rob Gronkowski said NFL referees should face punishments like players and coaches, arguing bad calls this season have swung games and need tighter accountability before the playoffs.
He singled out pass interference and roughing-the-passer rulings as recurring problems, echoing Tom Brady’s criticism after Detroit’s 20-17 win over Green Bay; the NFL already grades officials for postseason assignments.
On New England, Gronkowski said the 4-3 Patriots still look like a playoff team but not a true Super Bowl contender after a 30-24 loss to Chicago.
He blamed tougher opponents, offensive-line injuries and a need for more playmakers, adding last year’s Super Bowl run was helped by a relatively easy schedule.