1) The case is circumstantial so with his money he could get off
2) Even if he was involved the evidence indicates to me that he was the driver, not the shooter so an accomplice to murder charge might get him 4 to 6, out in 3 with good behavior..He'll be in his prime upon release
3) The Broncos don't have a decent Tight End
4) He can be signed for the league minimum with provisions that he won't get anything if he can't show up- We have nothing to lose
5) Despite these charges Hernandez is still wildly popular amongst the large Hispanic fan base in Denver.
This is a win win for us