Devil’s Pact

I don't remember who said it. But he said it really well.

The New England Patriots must have made a pact with the Devil. In return, they will enjoy the service of one of the best tight end combo ever in the NFL, in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, for a period of three years at most.

And sure enough, Gronk and Hernandez, both drafted by the Patriots in 2010, have revolutionised tight end play and caused nightmares to the opposing defenses.

Fast forward to 2013:

Gronk is now recovering from his latest surgery on his back, after enduring dozens of operations on his troublesome left arm. His return date is uncertain.

But his plight pales in comparison with what Hernandez is going through now. Hernandez has been released by the Patriots following his arrest in relation to the murder of an associate. His football playing days, many would say, are now over at the ripe old age of 23.

Last season, they had two of the best tight ends in the NFL. Now they have none.

But at least they now have Tim Tebow ...