Patriots Rookie Eye Ball Test #5: Aaron Hernandez

Solid. Not flashy, but solid. I’m still not sold on #46 but it’s a little different so I kinda like it. Because it seems like Hernandez is gonna be a little different Tight End. I get the feeling he’s gonna be groomed as a big security blanket for TB12. Line him up in the slot, and let him pick up first downs like Welker usually does (and will do again).

I really don’t think you can understate how much having two new big targets will help Tom Brady. For all the talk of “we need wide receivers”, what we really need are reliable targets who can get open, especially in tight quarters. I think Hernandez (who really needs a nickname) and Gronk will really help, especially in the red zone.