The Aaron Hernandez arrest is great for Tim Tebow, says columnist

(Hernandez photo by Mike George, AP. Tebow photo by Stew Milne, USA TODAY Sports)

Orlando Sentinel blogger and columnist George Diaz wrote a post this afternoon asserting that Aaron Hernandez’s arrest “bodes well” for Patriots backup quarterback Tim Tebow.

The post addresses rumors that the Patriots may try to alter Tebow’s role, arguing Hernandez’s release following murder charges will position Tebow to make the switch to tight end, giving him the “best shot at staying in the NFL.”

From the column:

As folks like to say, when one door closes, another opens up.

In this case, it’s the clink of the cellblock closing in on Aaron Hernandez, and the heavens parting for Tim Tebow.

Diaz spoke to USA TODAY Sports about the column.

“At the end of the day, the fact remains that there will be a conversation about Tebow,” he said. “The Patriots are lacking tight ends, and Tebow will come into the conversation. I am certain that I will not be the only person who brings this up.”

In his column, Diaz went on to summarize the current situation for both Hernandez and Tebow:

Hernandez’s misery is a win for Tebow.

Adding:

To review:

Aaron Hernandez, Biggest Loser.

Tim Tebow, Big Winner.

Diaz will publish a longer column in the Orlando Sentinel tomorrow, addressing entitlement in the NFL and the number of NFL players who have been arrested this offseason.