New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is tweaking his offseason training approach with the help of his quarterback.
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NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Tuesday that Hernandez has rented a place in Manhattan Beach, Calif., in order to participate in workouts with Tom Brady.
Brady has had Wes Welker and Julian Edelman out for workouts near his Southern California home in the past, according to Breer.
Hernandez signed a five-year extension with the Patriots last summer, but he saw his 2012 season compromised by a nasty high-ankle sprain in Week 2. Hernandez returned from the injury, but he never fully regained his burst. In 10 games, Hernandez finished with 51 catches for 483 yards and five touchdowns.
With Welker potentially leaving town as a free agent, Hernandez could become even more important to a Patriots' offense that feeds off his versatility. If Hernandez is lucky, his workout plan might even yield a visit to Brady-Gisele Manor.
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