New England Patriots: Aaron Hernandez Should Be Next to Receive an Extension

July 17, 2012   ·   Kyle Cormier   ·   Jump to comments

Aaron Hernandez has turned into a special player just two years into his tenure in New England.
At just 22 years of age, the future looks to be extremely bright for the dynamic tight end duo of Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski, but only if the Patriots shell out the money to keep them together.
With Gronkowski already receiving a six-year, $54 million extension to his rookie contract, the eyes of Bill Belichick and the front office should fall onto their other third-year tight end.
Just one day ago the Patriots made a splash in the NFL world when they failed to come to an agreement on a new deal with franchise-tagged All-Pro wide receiver Wes Welker before the July 16 deadline. With negotiations with Welker unable to continue until after the conclusion of the 2012 season, the Patriots should do the the smart thing and divert all attention to wrapping up a deal with Hernandez.
Hernandez may be a tight end by trade, but he functions as a slot receiver in the Patriots air ...

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