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Ex-Aaron Hernandez Patriots Teammates Detail Mood Swings, Strange Conduct

Before New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was ever accused of murder, his former teammates noticed bizarre behavior in his daily life.

A six-part series by the Boston Globe went behind the scenes of Hernandez's life, noticing some irregularities seen during his NFL career.

"There would be swings where he'd be the most hyper-masculine, aggressive individual in the room, where he'd be ready to fight somebody in fits of rage," Patriots receiver Brandon Lloyd said of his one-time teammate. "Or he'd be the most sensitive person in the room, talking about cuddling with his mother.