Classy move by Hernandez - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

***blackglass3*** · 08-27-2012, 08:15 PM

Back when Gronk got his deal I said I thought Hernandez would leave so he could be the #1 TE somewhere. I could not be happier to be wrong. Aaron Hernandez just became my new favorite Patriot.

***ausbacker*** · 08-27-2012, 08:15 PM

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"You get changed by Bill Belichick's way. You get changed by the Patriots way. Now that I'm a Patriot, I have to start living like one, and making the right decisions for them."

condon84 · 08-27-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

The piece below it is even more impressive and more emotional. Heck, I almost teared up reading it! This is schit Rex and Tanny and Woody can only dream of...

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"This is a place that not only did it change my future from them paying me, but it just changed me as a person," he said. "You can't come here and act reckless and do your own stuff, and [I] was one of the persons that I came here, I might've acted the way I wanted to act, but you get changed by Bill Belichick's way. You get changed by the Patriots way. Now that I'm a Patriot, I have to start living like one, and making the right decisions for them."

No one brews Kool aid like Belichick

***shmessy*** · 08-27-2012, 09:27 PM

This is one of my favorite thread topics in many months.

Add -on: SMY tweeted:

"Hernandez was mostly thoughtful & emotional, but he did make a joke at Gronk's expense when asked about Gronk's extension:"

"Gronk's a great kid - he probably doesn't even realize he's set for life, because it's Gronk," Hernandez joked." 2 hours ago

JoeSixPat · 08-27-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RoughingthePasser

very cool....gronk+hernandez= unstoppable

I think Hernandez is going to have a monster year - all the more reason to sign him now and not next year when I predict his value will be astronomical.

Great signing - great gesture

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 08-27-2012, 10:52 PM

still loving this!

***DarrylS*** · 08-28-2012, 04:12 AM

These are the times that makes me very proud that I have been a life long Patriots Fan... nice move Aaron.

wistahpatsfan · 08-28-2012, 08:39 AM

What a great kid. Just when you think you know something for sure- like athletes are mostly selfish, and don't get what's important in life- someone comes along and proves you wrong...again.

***patchick*** · 08-28-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wistahpatsfan

What a great kid. Just when you think you know something for sure- like athletes are mostly selfish, and don't get what's important in life- someone comes along and proves you wrong...again.

It's great to hear from a young guy who realizes how blessed he is, appreciates that the team is making a huge investment in him, and understands what is expected from him in return. What a refreshing change from all the "disrespected" multi-millionaires who "have to feed their families."

West Philly Patriot · 08-28-2012, 11:05 AM

Wow! what an amazing gesture from AH. I'm happy for him and his family and this really puts things in perspective when you hear a guy talking about the life changes the financial security provides their family. Sounds like how one of us would sound if we were in his shoes as working class people.