The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Not expecting to see Hernandez in organized team activities or mandatory minicamp over the next two months after his recent shoulder surgery. Word is that Hernandez can expect about a four-month recovery period.

Diehards Line:So wrote well-connected Patriots beat man Mike Reiss, who went on to suggest that we should expect Hernandez to be managed carefully once training camp opens, possibly even opening on the physically unable to perform list. All that said, Reiss still believes there is enough time for him to be ready for the season barring any unexpected setbacks. Sounds about right, but we'll obviously continue to follow up as needed.