Patriots contend Hernandez failed to qualify for his workout bonus

The Patriots are committed to never paying tight end Aaron Hernandez another penny, at least not willingly. In some respects, such as Hernandez’s otherwise “guaranteed” salary for 2013, the Patriots are on firm footing.  In other ways, including the final $3.25 million due to Hernandez in March 2014 from his August 2012 signing bonus, the…