Aaron Hernandez: Patriots Rookie Tight End is Sick in More Ways Than One

December 20, 2010   ·   Sean Keane   ·   Jump to comments

New England Patriots rookie sensation, tight end Aaron Hernandez, has been catching passes left and right.  This week he also happened to catch an illness.  He was questionable for tonight's game because he was sick with the flu.  The NFL's youngest player suited up for the game and is playing sick.

Tonight's sickness however has nothing to do with illness and everything to do with his performance on the field.

Hernandez, the former Florida Gator, caught his second touchdown of the night to give New England the lead midway through the fourth quarter in Gillette Stadium Sunday night.  Hernandez made a nice catch near the front corner and broke a tackle around the four-yard line.

He waltzed into the endzone, giving the Patriots a 31-27 lead.  Hernandez has now caught both of Tom Brady's touchdown passes tonight.

Whatever it is Hernandez has been sick with, Patriots fans may start hoping the rest of the team catches the sam...

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