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Related: About this forumEx-Pat Deion Branch defends Aaron Hernandez: ‘Aaron is a great guy’
While the NFL and the Patriots have taken steps to distance themselves from ex-Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez following his murder charge, on Saturday former New England receiver Deion Branch became the first player to defend Hernandez.
Branch, who spent seven seasons with the Patriots and lives across the street from Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass., told the Albany Herald that Hernandez is a great guy and he was shocked to hear of the murder charge.
Branchs comments to the Herald during his eighth annual Skills and Drills camp offer an opposing view to those of former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light, who said earlier this week that teammates never embraced Hernandez.
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bluedigger
(17,086 posts)Branch's loyalty to his friend is commendable.
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(17,086 posts)Pats are a little thin at WR...
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