Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski says Mac Jones should ask for release now: 'He's not respected'

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New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski believes the Mac Jones Era with his beloved team should come to an end. 

And if he had it his way, he’d do it immediately. 

Gronkowski spoke with Kay Adams on Fan Duel’s "Up and Adams Show" on Wednesday, and he didn’t hold back about Jones’ situation as the Patriots are a lowly 2-8 on the year. 

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Head coach Bill Belichick and Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots during the Seattle Seahawks game at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 13, 2016. in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

"If I was Mac Jones, he’s not respected in New England," Gronkowski said. "Coach Belichick has played all these games with him. Bailey Zappe isn’t even close to being on Mac Jones’ level. You should never, ever sit Mac Jones. You tried it once, you tried it twice, it’s not working. Now, he’s doing it again. He won’t name a starting quarterback."

Gronkowski added: "I think Mac Jones ultimately, even right now, should just go ask for his release. If you’re talking to me about what he should do, ask for his release."

Where exactly would "Gronk" like to see Jones next in the NFL? One team in the playoff hunt needs a quarterback now. 

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"He should go sign with the Cleveland Browns and start a new career," he said. 

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