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Patriots notebook: Rob Gronkowski says he has to start making plays for Patriots

FOXBOROUGH — According to tight end Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots’ offense “really doesn’t need to change’’ after the departure of wide receiver Josh Gordon.

“Players like myself just need to step up and start making plays,’’ Gronkowski said at Gillette Stadium Friday afternoon. “We just got to come out and play together. Play how we know we can play. Everyone doing their roles, everyone doing what they need to do to help give a spark to the offense to keep the drives going.’’

Gronkowski extended best wishes to Gordon, who has been suspended indefinitely for violating the terms of his reinstatement under the league’s substance abuse policies.