WARNING: SPOILERS for American Sports Story Episode 6.
American Sports Story Episode 6 “Herald Street” changes several key aspects of Aaron Hernandez's true story. Directed by Josh Rivera American Sports Story pour as Aaron Hernandez, former collegiate and NFL superstar tight end Convicted of the 2015 murder of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd. The first two episodes. American Sports Story Get a basic understanding of Aaron Hernandez's complicated upbringing and accelerated path to becoming a Florida Gator before joining the NFL's New England Patriots in 2010. American Sports Story Hernandez portrays several NFL players, including Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady and Tim Tebow.
American Sports Story Episode 3 describes Hernandez's celebrity status University of Florida before eventually declaring for the 2010 NFL draft. American Sports Story 4 series It details Hernandez's transition to a sharp drop in draft stock ahead of the NFL draft due to concerns beyond being the 2010 John Mackey Award winner. American Sports Story Episode 5 chronicles Hernandez's early days as a rookie with the New England Patriots and explores the influences of his new head coach, Bill Belichick, while Episode 6 depicts a violent shootout Hernandez allegedly had with his friend Sherrod.
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Aaron Hernandez's Alleged Boston Shooting Made a Difference
De Abreu and Furtado were also alone in their car when they were killed
In American Sports StorySherrod represents the real-life Alexander Bradley, who accused his former best friend Hernandez of killing Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado in a drive-by shooting in Boston's Theater District. According to Bradley's testimony, Hernandez became upset with de Abreu for spilling his drink on him, and he and Bradley moved to another bar, where de Abreu and Furtadon were also seen. Bradley claimed Hernandez was paranoid and believed he was being followed. Hernandez went to his Toyota 4Runner to retrieve his gun. He circled Bradley around the bar until Hernandez spotted the two men and pulled Bradley closer to them.
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As described in American Sports Story episode 4, Aaron Hernandez was not selected until the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft as the 113th overall pick.
According to Bradley, Hernandez fired five shots into the vehicle, hitting one person in the chest and another in the head. This is a little different American Sports Story Episode 6, “Herald Street”, has since been shot. In the series, Hernandez and Sherrod are about to go home when Hernandez sees two men getting into their car. Instead of waiting for De Abreu and Furtado to leave the bar, the fictional account has Hernandez follow them after spontaneously spotting them. Bradley also testified that Hernandez, not Hernandez, was driving the 4Runner. De Abreu and Furtado were also alone in their car when they were killed.
Aaron Hernandez signed a $40 million contract extension after Super Bowl XLVI
The series completely omits Hernandez's 2012 Super Bowl performance
Hernandez performed well in the Patriots' Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants in February 2012. American Sports Story. Hernandez signed his rookie contract to a massive 5-year, $40 million extension in August 2012 after his stellar performance in Super Bowl XLVI. If this important detail were included in the series, it would lead to Aaron's insecurities regarding his financial situation and impending contract extension. especially considering this is less viable Rob Gronkoski and all Patriots wide receivers in Super Bowl XLVI..
Hernandez led the team in receiving yards (67) and scored one of the Patriots' two TDs in a 21-27 Super Bowl loss. The series often looks like Hernandez was pressed for cash in his first two years in the NFL, but even his rookie contract paid him around $600,000 annually, so the numbers don't really add up. American Sports Story.
Aaron Hernandez was not injured in the Week 13 road game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hernandez had a season-high 97 receiving yards in the Pats' road win.
While it was certain that Hernandez injured his foot in the Patriots' Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals with a high ankle sprain, Hernandez returned to full health in Week 13's road game against the Miami Dolphins. The series looks like he's dealing with an ankle injury during this game, spraining his right ankle while putting pressure on it and even injuring his shoulder after a rough tackle during the game. In fact, game footage shows Hernandez appearing he was perfectly fine during this game and his shoulder didn't dislocate. Hernandez had a season-high total of 97 receiving yards in the Pats' road win on December 2, 2012.
Aaron Hernandez Wasn't Stranger in the Patriots Locker Room
Former teammates noted his mood swings and inconsistent behavior
While there are no reports of Hernandez burning Tom Brady's genitalia in the New England Patriots locker room, more than one of Hernandez's teammates commented on his strange behavior. Brandon Lloyd told Wes Welkere what to expect from a locker room between Gronkowski and Hernandez.saying “I just want to warn you that he will talk about being washed by his mother. When you sit on your stool, he will stick his penis out in front of you. He'll grab his towel and try to dry off in front of you while you sit in your locker. He will talk about gay sex(via Mens Journal).
Hernandez never laid hands on an innocent fan
One thing was not Hernandez's fault American Sports Story He was pushing away New England Patriots fans who wanted to take pictures with him at a Massachusetts mall. This scene was clearly added by the creators American Sports Story Showcasing Hernandez's increasingly unpredictable behavior and short temper, depicting how Hernandez's anger can quickly take over his personality and character. Such an incident involving a fan would certainly be a headline story If it had actually happened, and it probably would have somehow gotten back to owner Robert Kraft or head coach Bill Belichick, it would have resulted in disciplinary action for Hernandez.
Aaron Hernandez Did Not Go To Cabo With The Fictional Chris Taylor
Chris is a completely fictional character in the series
once again, American Sports Story takes the story of fictional love interest Chris Taylor forward in another episode, this time creating a fantasy scenario in which she and Hernandez escape to a Cabo resort. There is no record of Hernandez going to Cabo in 2012although that's certainly a possibility, she didn't go on a romantic fling with a man named Chris.
Everything at this point American Sports Story The one surrounding Chris Taylor is either based on hearsay, speculation, or pure fiction, as there is no indication that Hernandez had an ongoing relationship with a man, much less a professional sportsman, during his time in the NFL. Hernandez's only alleged gay lovers were his high school friend Dennis SanSoucie and a fellow convict named Kyle Kennedy.
American Sports Story is Stu Zicherman's television show and executive produced by Ryan Murphy. The series stars Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez and Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow. The sports anthology series serves as the fourth installment in Murphy's “American Story” franchise.
- Cast
- Josh Andres Rivera, Patrick Schwarzenegger
- Seasons
- 1
- Directors
- Paris Barclay, Carl Franklin