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On Sportscenter this morning, Chris Berman stated categorically that Aaron Hernandez _will_ be back this Thursday against the Jets, and Tom Jackson repeated that assertion later in the same segment. They may just be assuming or they may have heard something definite - neither backed up the assertion with a source (or even said "according to sources").

However, if it's true it will partially offset the loss of Gronk. No one can really replace the Gronk as an all-around tight end and he is certainly not as good a blocker but I think Hernandez is probably his equal or nearly so as a receiver and is a great YAC guy, so that would be good news.

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RodThePat

If Hernandez isn't good to go, I don't want to see them forcing the issue. I'd roll with Fells/Shiancoe until Aaron is ready. We need both TEs healthy for our playoff run. At this point, I don't even care if we get a bye of not, if we get to the playoffs with Gronk, Hernandez, Chandler Jones, Mankins and Connoly healthy, we'll be as dangerous as any team in the NFL. Save those guys, get'em healthy.

resdubwhite

Hopefully he'll be available.

yukon cornelius

per rotoworld:




According to the Boston Globe, Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is expected to return on Thanksgiving night against the Jets.
Per reliable beat reporter Greg Bedard, the Patriots held Hernandez out of Sunday's win over the Colts only because the recovery time (soreness, swelling) likely would have been too short with a Thursday night game next on the slate. Hernandez has practiced in "limited" fashion the past two weeks, so he's appeared close to playing. On Thanksgiving, the Pats could use Michael Hoomanawanui or Daniel Fells at Rob Gronkowski's (broken forearm) "Y" tight end position. Visanthe Shiancoe is Hernandez's backup at the "F" tight end spot.

borg

SMY stating on morning radio that the plan was for AHern to skip the Indy game and be ready for the Jests on Turkey day

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OMGWTFJUDD

Some good news.

And hopefully Gronk back in a month.

JJDChE

Heard this as well. Seems like a done deal.

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CityOfChampions

I hope so.

ctpatsfan77

OTOH, every single time the Patriots have made the Super Bowl under BB, they've had a bye.

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Haley

At least we know Gronk will be healthy and rested for the playoffs.