Edelman’s HOF case (to the extent you think he has one) is entirely dependent on his post season numbers. There’s no argument he belongs based on regular season by itself. He’s not close.
What’s to respond to? Ward may have been better than Edelman. No need to even bother fighting that battle. Just say so what? Ward was great but you’re glad Edelman was a Patriot and was a key to them winning three super bowl championships. No need to get into any sort of pissing contest.Spent many years in Pitt. Out of the blue 2 separate Pitt friends text me the following. Not sure how or why Hines got pulled into this.
I noted Jules better playoff numbers but Ill take any other advice how to respond.
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View: https://twitter.com/stoolsalesguy/status/1381760239624728577?s=21Way to compete, Jules. Way to compete.
Love the guy. Pats HOF first shot. But sadly I dont see him as an NFL HOFer. He meant far more to us than them. Hines Ward has to get in order Jules if we are viewing this objectivelyEdelman’s HOF case (to the extent you think he has one) is entirely dependent on his post season numbers. There’s no argument he belongs based on regular season by itself. He’s not close.
In the pass-happy, 21st Century NFL, there’s an argument that far more receivers should be enshrined than have been to date, such that both Ward and Edelman belong. Megatron being (rightly) a first-ballot selection suggests the voters are starting to revisit historic standards.Love the guy. Pats HOF first shot. But sadly I dont see him as an NFL HOFer. He meant far more to us than them. Hines Ward has to get in order Jules if we are viewing this objectively
Football’s a harsh, harsh game.
I actually forgot that Welker said “he can have it”.
And BB follows up with, “Way to compete.”I actually forgot that Welker said “he can have it”.
I’ve always had the exact opposite impression from that clip. And Welker’s reaction certainly doesn’t help. It’s as if Wes was completely oblivious to his competition.What’s crazy to me about that clip is it reiterates just how insane and unlikely Edelman’s career trajectory was. I’m gonna guess that BBnever said anything like that to TB12 about JG if Jimmy made a great pass in preseason. I think the reason Bill felt comfortable joking like that to WW is because the notion of JE replacing WW was not realistic even to Bill.
So Slater's the last guy left who Gil Santos called?Football’s a harsh, harsh game.
I fucking love Bill for that exchange.And BB follows up with, “Way to compete.”
I don't know if it's just Welker's general demeanor, but he sounds oblivious to....everything.I’ve always had the exact opposite impression from that clip. And Welker’d reaction certainly doesn’t help. It’s as if Wes was completely oblivious to his competition.
The PS is a reference to when Jules stole Adriana Lima from Matt Harvey sending Harvey into a tailspin where he was too hungover to make his next scheduled start.
In fairness, he took a lot of shots to the head during his career. His best NFL skill may actually have been hiding concussions.I don't know if it's just Welker's general demeanor, but he sounds oblivious to....everything.
Players should be asked to re-take their Wonderlic exam upon retirement from the NFL. The results would be very interesting.In fairness, he took a lot of shots to the head during his career. His best NFL skill may actually have been hiding concussions.
The little man? Little man?I’ve always had the exact opposite impression from that clip. And Welker’s reaction certainly doesn’t help. It’s as if Wes was completely oblivious to his competition.
I’ve wondered the same about Julian. He was flattened an awful lot in his role.In fairness, he took a lot of shots to the head during his career. His best NFL skill may actually have been hiding concussions.
Since that Kentucky Derby anywaysI don't know if it's just Welker's general demeanor, but he sounds oblivious to....everything.
Julian Edelman Steals Adriana BackThe PS is a reference to when Jules stole Adriana Lima from Matt Harvey sending Harvey into a tailspin where he was too hungover to make his next scheduled start.
Unless you count Nick Folk as an opposing player in the 10/14/07 Pats v. Cowboys game. After Slater, the next longest-tenured Patriot is Devin McCourty, and he started a couple years after Gil's retirement.So Slater's the last guy left who Gil Santos called?
I honestly don't think Edelman will want to coach at least right away. He's got a young child and seems to have made L.A. his home.anyone think there is a place for Jules in the org down the road? He seems truly beloved and if Belichick was 10 years younger I think it would be a slam dunk. He loves guys that play like him.
JE wasn’t able to get max dollars while playing so I think he’d be more inclined to choose a well-paying play by play or studio job. It’d certainly be easier on travel/time demands. And he might have the personality to pull it off. I’m curious to hear his thoughts on the game.I honestly don't think Edelman will want to coach at least right away. He's got a young child and seems to have made L.A. his home
Compare him to Lynn SwannSpent many years in Pitt. Out of the blue 2 separate Pitt friends text me the following. Not sure how or why Hines got pulled into this.
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This post deserves to be bronzed too.Compare him to Lynn Swann
Gil called the 2012 season including the loss to the Ravens in the AFCCG. McCourty, Bolden and Hightower were on that team. I may be missing others:Unless you count Nick Folk as an opposing player in the 10/14/07 Pats v. Cowboys game. After Slater, the next longest-tenured Patriot is Devin McCourty, and he started a couple years after Gil's retirement.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/18/nfl-draft-rumors-fmia-peter-king/?cid=nbcsportsAll of a sudden I got a call from a 508 area code [Massachusetts]. I believe it was Bill Belichick’s assistant, Berj Najerian. “Hey Julian. I’m with New England. We’re gonna draft you. Here’s Coach Belichick.”
I’m sitting there like I don’t know what to do. Bill Belichick! He gets on the phone and says, “Hey, Julian? Well, uh, you’re a hell of a football player. We don’t know what you’re gonna play but we’ll see you at Rookie Camp.” I’m like, “All right coach! I’ll see you!”
Yeah, I could see him doing features periodically on Inside the NFL or something like that. He goes out and spends a few days with someone.JE wasn’t able to get max dollars while playing so I think he’d be more inclined to choose a well-paying play by play or studio job. It’d certainly be easier on travel/time demands. And he might have the personality to pull it off. I’m curious to hear his thoughts on the game.
McGinest will see any TB exclusives going up in smoke.Yeah, I could see him doing features periodically on Inside the NFL or something like that. He goes out and spends a few days with someone.
Ignoring Edelman's Swiss army knife play - is that actually true???