Tight End Aaron Hernandez runs with the ball at Patriots Rookie Camp.
The Patriots have signed 4th-round draft pick Aaron Hernandez to a four year contract. Full contract figures are explained well here, but the Patriots inked Hernandez to a a deal that minimizes risk to the team, while allowing Hernandez to earn some good money if he stays out of trouble and performs well. After the drug-use flap this spring, this is not unexpected for the ex-Gator.
The Patriots signed veteran TE Alge Crumpler today, making him the lone tight end on the roster. After a great career with the Atlanta Falcons and some disappointing seasons with the Tennessee Titans, Crumpler is mainly seen as a blocker. On occasion though, he can still catch a pass or three.
Crumpler has always been described as a hard-working guy that brings leadership qualities to any team that he has worked with. Just what the Patriots need.
Crumpler fills the vacancy left by the departure of six-year veteran Ben Watson and Chris Baker.
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