New York Jets star Sauce Gardner is letting out a big yawn after checking out Kendrick Lamar's new Drake diss ... saying after taking three weeks to drop, it should've been MUCH better.
Social media is freaking out over Kendrick's surprise response to Drizzy's "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle" tracks on Tuesday ... with people torn between whether it was enough to give him the upper hand in the rap beef.
Gardner -- who says he appreciates both artists -- is clearly siding with the 6 God so far, 'cause he shared his opinion on Kendrick's "Euphoria" ... and it wasn't a very glowing review.
"Waited 3 weeks for that??" Gardner said on X alongside a meme depicting his disappointment. "And I'm a civilian😂"
The two-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback went on to say he didn't necessarily think the track was "bad" by any means ... but personally felt given the time in between Drake's shot and the clap back, his expectations were much greater.
Gardner did admit he only has one Kendrick song on his phone -- the "Like That" track that kickstarted all the drama in the first place -- but praised the rapper for being "far from an average artist" and "lyrically gifted," even if it's not really the sound he usually likes.