The Coach Speaks

I thought Coach Belichick did a great job addressing the Aaron Hernandez issue. It had to be done before training camp. I'm sure there will be those who think it should have been done sooner.

It was typical of the press to ask him questions that he couldn't comment on because of the ongoing legal process. They never seem to get it. They should know better, but they will always say that they are asking on behalf of the fans.

The comments on the talk shows were favorable. I'm not sure what else the Pats could have done in the drafting process when they selected Hernandez. The NFL is not made up of a bunch of choir boys. There is talk about the league examining tattoos on players at the Scouting Combine to see if they have any gang affiliation. I'm sure there are some legal issues there.

Nobody knows how the Hernandez situation will play out. You can be guaranteed that reporters will continue to badger Belichcik throughout the season with questions that he can't comment on.