A new documentary about the New England Patriots dynasty has generated buzz on social media, including Aaron Hernandez joining the team.
Of course, Hernandez was well on his way to becoming one of the best tight ends in the NFL until he was arrested and ultimately convicted of murder. Hernandez committed suicide in prison in 2017, shortly after he was acquitted of a series of murders in Florida.
But at least according to Julian Edelman, Wes Welker in the documentary made it seem as though Hernandez could do whatever he wanted in practice, a far cry from the typical Belichick mold.
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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, 81, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stroll the field as the Patriots and Giants prepare for Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium while the Patriots posed for photos on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. Saturday, February 4, 2012. (Stuart Cahill/Media News Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
But Edelman says that couldn’t be further from the truth.
“Welker is here saying as if Aaron Hernandez got away with murder — figuratively speaking — in practice, and even that’s not true,” Edelman said. “A game with a name” Podcast. “Welker painted his own picture. [Hernandez] He felt like a king and could do anything. I will always remember Bill “Mother King” Aaron.
“Come on, Welk. You’re trying to make up a story. I know you don’t like Bill.”
That last part isn’t exactly Edelman’s guess. It’s well known in Boston that Welker and Belichick’s relationship became much more tenuous toward the end (as did Belichick’s relationship with Tom Brady).
Wes Welker (#83) of the New England Patriots carries the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Stan Grossfeld/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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In fact, upon joining the Denver Broncos, Welker emphasized the difficulty of playing for Belichick.
“It was a little difficult,” Welker said. said at the time. “It’s one of those deals where you have to be patient and be patient with him…but he does that with everyone and that’s just the way he is.” While answering questions from the Denver media. I’m not worried about what’s going to happen with the Broncos.” “That’s what people are going to think,” Welker explained. “I’m worried about what Belichick will think. Isn’t that weird?”
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker, No. 83, carries the ball against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. I run. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (Rob Tringali/Sportchrome/Getty Images)
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