According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

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    According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:02 AM EDT

    Now both young TEs locked up long term: Patriots reached agreement with TE Aaron Hernandez on long-term contract extension, per NFL source.

    http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter

     

     

     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:05 AM EDT

    This is great news!!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:07 AM EDT

    We'll have the highest paid tightend and highest paid fullback in the league... good news if you're a fan of blocking and catching.
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:07 AM EDT


    You can never say anything is certain when discussing the Pat's but this news may be the door slamming on Welker being in NE after this year.

     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:12 AM EDT

    So much for the theory the Pats don't take care of their own.

    This is unbelievable news. The best TE tandem in the league will remain Patriots for the foreseeable future!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:15 AM EDT

    wow! i thought for sure it was pick one or the other! so happy they will be together helping each other get open/single coverage!  next welker?
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:15 AM EDT

    Now if the Patriots can find some gems through the waiver wire and strengthen the offensive line to protect Brady, so he can deliver the ball the Hernandez and Gronk.

    Great signing though, very glad to see it got done.

     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:17 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.:
    So much for the theory the Pats don't take care of their own. This is unbelievable news. The best TE tandem in the league will remain Patriots for the foreseeable future!
    Posted by GadisRKO


         This wouldn't have happened if the Pats had listened to the screaming idiots in the media, who were whining for the Pats to give Wes Welker a lucrative long term deal. Though I may complain on occasion about BB's drafting decisions, when it comes to managing the salary cap, the man has no peers. 
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:18 AM EDT

    I'm surprised by this...how many years did Hernandez have left on his current contract? I imagine it's a team friendly deal, which is good for both sides because Hernadez was going to have to play on his rookie contract. I do worry about injuries with Hernandez - especially when it looked like Brady was targeting on virtually every throw this pre season, but I'm glad they locked him up. 
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:19 AM EDT

    Thought this was a good idea a couple of weeks ago. They sign Hern to a good contract for a TE right now and convert him to a WR next year after Welker walks. Very smart move by the Pats
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:23 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.:
    I'm surprised by this...how many years did Hernandez have left on his current contract? I imagine it's a team friendly deal, which is good for both sides because Hernadez was going to have to play on his rookie contract. I do worry about injuries with Hernandez - especially when it looked like Brady was targeting on virtually every throw this pre season, but I'm glad they locked him up. 
    Posted by mthurl


    mthurl, realize that in 14' (when Hern's contract runs up) the cap is going to jump up by $25mil. Also realize there is a good shot Hern is Welkers replacement as the #1/2 WR after this year. Given the explosions of contracts in 14' and the price a #1/2 WR will cost after this year signing Hern to a deal that most likely is lower then Gronks would be a bargain then trying to wait out his contract.

    I've been saying for years and have been killed by both people who won't be mentioned that it's better to pay todays prices then tomorrows and to re-up young core players before their contracts are up and not deal with the tag nonsense. I feel vindicated with BB's latest actions
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:46 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.:
    You can never say anything is certain when discussing the Pat's but this news may be the door slamming on Welker being in NE after this year.
    Posted by jri37

    I think you may be right. Between not practicing last week, not playing in the "dress-rehearsal" game, and the fact that Hernandez is as versitile as he is... I think Welker is done. I wouldn't be surprised to find out the Pats were searching for a trade partner before the deadline.
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:49 AM EDT

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 8:54 AM EDT

    YESSSSSSSA!! Great news to start a Monday!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 9:07 AM EDT

    From ESPNBoston:

    The New England Patriots have locked up both their young tight ends to long-term extensions after reaching agreement with Aaron Hernandez on a deal through 2018, sources said Monday.

    The contract is expected to be signed in the next 24 hours. 

     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 9:19 AM EDT

    Good way to wake up!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 9:33 AM EDT

    In response to "Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.":
    In Response to Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension. : mthurl, realize that in 14' (when Hern's contract runs up) the cap is going to jump up by $25mil. Also realize there is a good shot Hern is Welkers replacement as the #1/2 WR after this year. Given the explosions of contracts in 14' and the price a #1/2 WR will cost after this year signing Hern to a deal that most likely is lower then Gronks would be a bargain then trying to wait out his contract. I've been saying for years and have been killed by both people who won't be mentioned that it's better to pay todays prices then tomorrows and to re-up young core players before their contracts are up and not deal with the tag nonsense. I feel vindicated with BB's latest actions Posted by PatsEng
    Yeah , I agree as long as you don't have guys trying to renegotiate when they start to see salaries escalate (see MJD). I really hope this isn't a situation where they're going to trade Welker and Herm is going to take that role right now, because by the looks of our line we need all the short yardage/run after the catch guys we can get.
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 9:33 AM EDT

    Hern dropped a pass in the SB, but Hern didn't drop THE PASS in the SB. 


    A lesson for all WRs, don't drop the game winning catch in the SB. 


    Now, lock up Spikes and hope Chung isn't too nicked up. 
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 9:35 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.:
    Good way to wake up!
    Posted by TrueChamp


    you bet! - going to be a good week.
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 11:27 AM EDT

    I am psyched!! 5 years $40 mil!!  I did find this information interesting:

    The $12.5 million signing bonus is the highest ever for a tight end, and $9.5 million will be paid in the next seven months.

    Hernandez's deal averages more the first four years than Gronkowski's contract, and has more in true guaranteed money. Gronkowski was guaranteed $12 million, and another $5 million if he was on the roster in 2015.

    I think this shows how much the Patriots value AH! And this excerp says alot about the man AH has become:

    Hernandez had it written into the contract that he will be making a $50,000 donation to the Myra Kraft Foundation to thank owner Robert Kraft for the faith he showed in him by drafting him, and to pay respect for renegotiating the contract with two years left on the deal.

    http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2012/08/hernandez_locke.html

     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 11:33 AM EDT

    Great news! I was actually getting a little worried about whether or not they were going to use the tag on him. The Patriots have some serious talent locked up long term on both sides of the ball now!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 11:36 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.:
    I am psyched!! 5 years $40 mil!!  I did find this information interesting: The $12.5 million signing bonus is the highest ever for a tight end, and $9.5 million will be paid in the next seven months. Hernandez's deal averages more the first four years than Gronkowski's contract , and has more in true guaranteed money. Gronkowski was guaranteed $12 million, and another $5 million if he was on the roster in 2015. I think this shows how much the Patriots value AH! And this excerp says alot about the man AH has become: Hernandez had it written into the contract that he will be making a $50,000 donation to the Myra Kraft Foundation to thank owner Robert Kraft for the faith he showed in him by drafting him, and to pay respect for renegotiating the contract with two years left on the deal. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2012/08/hernandez_locke.html
    Posted by Quagmire3


    Class act!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 11:42 AM EDT




    Awesome!  Congrats to Hernandez and us Patriots fans!!
     

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    Re: According to Adam Schefter: Aaron Hernandez gets a contract extension.

    posted at 8/27/2012 11:52 AM EDT

    TFB12, you are the man