Interesting move, given that Mario has been a healthy scratch and reportedly gone after the season concludes for Miami. Gase is not taking any prisoners....
Writing on the wall. Jenkins needed a active spot with him being back....Vance praised Mario's "fire and excitement to play in his first playoff game" yesterday while made available for comment. Someone had to be sat. Jones asked for his release after finding out, hope NE doesn't pick him up.
Looking strategically - this is a good move by Gase. This will have more veterans wanting to come and play for him - releasing at start of Playoffs by granting player wishes is not something that should be taken lightly.