Rob Gronkowski

Mentioned 3 times across 2 podcasts this week

This Week's Pulse

Rob Gronkowski has been named the grand marshal for the Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit, reprising his role for the event scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026.

While the sports world prepares for Rob Gronkowski’s appearance at the speedway, the hosts of Pardon My Take are busy debating his off-field behavior. Paul Bissonnette recently accused Gronk of violating the bro code during a live broadcast, remarking, "I mean, is that all time? Like, like, you'd think if there was one guy on the planet who knew bro code, it would be, it would be Rob Gronkowski."

The tension escalated when Dan Katz criticized Rob Gronkowski for his commentary on Bissonnette’s personal life, specifically noting, "... the only issue I had with it was Gronk saying the word high school."

However, Bill Belichick offered a contrasting perspective on the same show, focusing on the work ethic behind Rob Gronkowski’s legendary career. Belichick argued that "Gronkowski, same thing. Rob wasn't great. He wasn't even really good. But he became great." As he prepares to host the Snake Pit, the contrast between his reputation as a disciplined professional and his current penchant for stirring up controversy remains the primary narrative.

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Pardon My Take

Bill Belichickpositivefrom “Bill Belichick on the Process of Greatness

Belichick explains that Gronkowski was not naturally great but became a standout player through a long, consistent process.

But I always say Tom wasn't great. Wasn't even really good. But he became great. Gronkowski, same thing. Rob wasn't great. He wasn't even really good. But he became great. Julian Edelman, I mean, for five years, I mean, he didn't do anything. He returned punts

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Pardon My Take

Paul Bissonnettenegativefrom “Olivia Rodrigo Jerseys, NFL Schedule Fatigue, and Paul Bissonnette on Gronk

Accused of violating 'bro code' by throwing Bissonnette under the bus during a live broadcast.

I mean, is that all time? Like, like, you'd think if there was one guy on the planet who knew bro code, it would be, it would be Rob Gronkowski.

Dan Katznegativefrom “Gronk's Comments and Biz's Personal Life

Gronk made controversial comments about Paul Bissonnette's dating life on national television.

... the only issue I had with it was Gronk saying the word high school.