Julian was "clutch" and always seemed to come up biggest in the playoffs. Edelman had the greatest catch in Patriots playoff history (perhaps in all Super Bowl history). Note: Malcolm Butler's was an interception not a catch.
Edelman is also one of the most creative athletes out there as evidenced by this short video (where he calls Tom Brady his SISTER). He will do very well in his post-playing career. Some network will be sure to gobble him up as an NFL commentator but I have an idea that Edelman is destined for more than being pigeon holed as just an NFL commentator. Perhaps he's the next Pat McAfee? Or Michael Strahan?
One of the most underrated "what ifs" in Boston sports history is what kind of career could Julian Edelman have had if he didn't blow out his knee on sub-standard turf in Houston.
I am not sure how these things work, but could he rejoin Mr. Brady and Mr. Gronkowski in Tampa? Do you have to wait to come out of retirement? I think of him as a Dustin Pedroia kind of player.
ReplyDeleteHe was released by the Patriots so he would be free to join Tampa but the reason he was released is because he failed his physical. His knee is shot. Edelman always said that he'd play until he wheels came off - and the wheels have come off.
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