Rob Gronkowski (Photo via FOX Sports)
FOX analyst Rob Gronkowski was about to tee off on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before a commercial break completely cut him off.
In a move that surprised many, the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo immediately after their Week 18 home win against the Buffalo Bills. Speaking on the matter, Rob Gronkowski expressed great confusion at the “NFL on FOX” desk.
Gronkowski said the firing of Mayo was “unfair”, stating that he didn’t get the opportunity to grow as a coach. The former Patriots star turned to FOX Sports colleague Jimmy Johnson and pointed out how he went 1-15 in his first year before leading the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowls.
Just when it looked like Rob Gronkowski was prepared to light into Kraft, however, Michael Strahan cut his colleague off and said they were about to head into a commercial break:
Is it just us, or was the “timing” of that commercial break a little too convenient? Hmm…
Regardless, it’s not a good look on Kraft that he’ll soon be on his third head coach in as many years. It was known for a while that Mayo would eventually succeed Bill Belichick as the HC, so giving up on the former after just one year is a curious decision.
Rob Gronkowski Was Teammates With Jerod Mayo For 5 Years
Gronk led the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles during his nine-year run with the organization. He was teammates with Mayo, a standout linebacker, for six years in New England.
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Post-Game Stats: Warriors Fall Into Defensive Slump Again As Kings Continue Their Winning Streak
Stephen Curry and Keon Illis (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The Golden State Warriors suffered a 30-point blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Despite being without De’Aaron Fox, the Kings, led by strong performances from Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, defeated the Warriors 129-99 at Chase Center. Although Stephen Curry had an impressive outing, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Warriors from experiencing their third loss in the last six games.
With the latest loss, the Warriors season standing is now 18-17, and they currently hold the ninth spot in the West. The Kings’ strong team effort helped them secure their 17th win of the season, improving their record to 17-19 and placing them 11th in the Western Conference standings.
Sacramento Kings Cruise Past Warriors With Strong Performances From Domantas Sabonis And Malik Monk
Without De’Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings easily defeated the Warriors. Sabonis showcased his all-around game, recording 22 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in 30 minutes. Monk also shined with a game-high 26 points and 12 assists.
Devin Carter contributed with a solid performance off the bench. The Kings star finished the game with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 23 minutes. Kevin Huerter added 16 points in the win while DeMar DeRozan scored 12 points in the win.
For the Warriors, Stephen Curry took the court despite being questionable for Sunday’s game. Curry put on a scoring clinic with 26 points and 7 rebounds in 30 minutes. The Warriors star, however, reached a career milestone by setting the record for the most games with 50/40/90% shooting in NBA history.
