I really dont see a problem with talking about the Patriots lack of talent.
The team wasnt involved and none of their players were the victim. If this was a situation like the Cowboys, who had a player kill a teammate, then maybe i could see it. Perhaps the Redskins and Sean Taylor is a more accurate example.
All i know is the Patriots problems extend far further then Hernandez being a malicious dip****. And as for Hernandez, this wasnt some unavoidable accident, he made the decision to be a total scumbag. I feel sorry for the victims family, the more information that comes out just shows how utterly idiotic Hernandez acted. But i dont feel sorry for the Patriots in the least, nor do i think respecting that families feelings as they are grieving extends to the Patriots as a whole.
After Phillip Merling beat the crap out of a pregnant woman, we continued to talk about the team and how Merlings possible suspension could effect the season. After Penn State was proven to be a safe haven for monsters, we talked about how it would effect that university moving forward. I dont see this discussion as all that different.