The News That Aaron Hernandez Overshadowed

There is no surprise that Aaron Hernandez' murder charges were the top story on Wednesday around the NFL. But there was also plenty of other happenings around the league. We're taking this opportunity to highlight some of the other stories that were circulating yesterday.

More Violent Crime? Say It Aint So!

While Hernandez was being brought up on charges, a Cleveland Browns rookie was having his charges cleared for allegedly having beaten up a 28 year old man outside of a night club. Ausar Walcott was having a tough enough time making it in the NFL and now this most recent incident doesn't seem to be making things any easier on him. Mr Walcott wasn't the only Brown under the spotlight on Wednesday, the owner of the team was under the microscope as well.

Cleveland Browns Owner Not Concerned With Gas Station Chain Investigation

The owner of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy Haslam, owns a chain of gas stations that you have probably heard of, "Flying J". The chain is being investigated on charges of defrauding customers of rebate money. The gas station is already financially hurting and these charges sure wont make anything easier on them. Despite the situation Haslam has no intention of selling the Browns.

Manti Te'o Is Fitting In Nicely

This is a particularly good story. We have all heard the stories of the certain sorts of hazing rituals that take place when the new class of rooks come into town. Manti Te'o, his infamously known online romance that turned out to actually be a man, is a candidate that was basically ripe for the picking as far as hazing goes. Te'o was actually very surprised once showing up to off season work outs, actually saying this to Fox Sports; "To be honest with you, I was kind of expecting the worst. I was careful where I went. I was careful with what I said. The first day (of offseason practice), guys are coming up to me and saying, ‘Just have fun. Be you.' With that encouragement, I slowly started opening up a little more. I became myself - fast.

Bring On Opening Day

All in all, it was a big Wednesday around the league. All of this extra curricular activity in the world of the NFL lately has us thinking BRING ON THE SEASON. Enough of this thug player, criminal owner, fake girlfriend drama. Bring on the big plays and the pursuit of athletic greatness! See you all on Sunday.