So... Aaron Hernandez

[Patler]

My recollection is that the Duke case seemed weak from the start. Holes were evident at every stage of the investigation. My impression was that the media very early on portrayed the prosecutor as grasping for straws in pursuing the case. The school may have over-reacted, but was probably in a situation were they could do little else.

I think there is a reason we haven't heard much from the Hernandez defense yet, they haven't figured out what to say. All he argued at the hearing was that the case was circumstantial, which in reality is no different than a great many criminal cases. Even the judge said although it was circumstantial, it was “...a very, very strong circumstantial case." I don't recall anyone feeling that way in the Duke players case, even at the start.

[run pMc]

So does this mean NE is in the market for a receiving TE? You think they'd trade for D.J.Williams? I imagine there are a lot of phone calls going around the league on the Patriots' receiving corps.

[Pugger]

I don't know if NE would be willing to part with a draft pick for Williams. They might decide to wait and see what players don't make other squads at the end of TC.

[MadScientist]

I don't know if NE would be willing to part with a draft pick for Williams. They might decide to wait and see what players don't make other squads at the end of TC.

If they want production and feel they need more talent, they will try to get someone sooner rather than later to get the timing with Brady down. As for parting with picks for Williams, what is he actually worth? Maybe a conditional 6th at most. They'd probably give a good pick for Finley, but with the Hernandez cap hit, I don't think they can possibly take on Finley's salary.

[pbmax]

My recollection is that the Duke case seemed weak from the start. Holes were evident at every stage of the investigation. My impression was that the media very early on portrayed the prosecutor as grasping for straws in pursuing the case. The school may have over-reacted, but was probably in a situation were they could do little else.

I think there is a reason we haven't heard much from the Hernandez defense yet, they haven't figured out what to say. All he argued at the hearing was that the case was circumstantial, which in reality is no different than a great many criminal cases. Even the judge said although it was circumstantial, it was “...a very, very strong circumstantial case." I don't recall anyone feeling that way in the Duke players case, even at the start.

Well, in the Lacrosse case you had two groups of people giving slanted and plain bad info to the public. DA Nifong, who was disbarred over his actions during the investigation and trial.

And columnists who were grinding a "no snitching" axe and felt that the La Crosse case fit the template: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...50C0A9609C8B63

Straight news pieces might have painted a different picture but I recall it took some time to walk back the conventional wisdom on that one.

[pbmax]

Addendum to Chmura stories: part of the wallet/pocket money debate discovered Chmura did not carry his drivers license with him. When driving.

Asked what he did if he ever got stopped he said officers would go back to their car and have dispatch look it up. He had not gotten a ticket for this yet.

I give him credit if he does not pull the "do you know who I am?" routine and he's got some guts to run the risk of not carrying the license. Because if you have something else wrong at the stop (taillight, speeding, expired plates, etc.) you are going to get two tickets.

Its not a big deal as you can probably produce the license in court and have the citation reduced, but it seems to be an unnecessary risk for most. Chewy aparently has enough cash to both carry a roll and keep the cars in good working order.

[Joemailman]

People are getting some big bucks for Aaron Hernandez jerseys. there is a red autographed jersey with a top bid of $1,025.00. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aaron-Hernan...item33836abf67

[Guiness]

So...Mike Brown of the Bungles is bragging that he knew enough to stay away from Hernandez 'cause of character concerns and Gronk because of his back.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/01/mike-brown-bengals-wary-of-hernandezs-character-gronks-back/

Ya, right...like anyone is going to believe that!

[pbmax]

Tatoo's have been inspected and no gang affiliation found. What are the prerequisites for that job: Tatoo Inspector

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/02/hernandez-denies-gang-ties/

[Cheesehead Craig]

[hoosier]

Tatoo's have been inspected and no gang affiliation found. What are the prerequisites for that job: Tatoo Inspector

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ies-gang-ties/

Probably comparable to the qualifications for floor walker.

[mraynrand]

[Joemailman]

[QBME]

Always liked the cameo by Joe Walsh

[KYPack]

Always liked the cameo by Joe Walsh

Man, you've got some good eyes.

Never spotted that one before.

Can you imagine the partying that went on shooting this flick?