![]() We will be back Friday with a preview of the final regular season Chiefs and Eagles games, we’ll also answer some more not dumb questions, and we have potentially a major change to the bracket challenge that we need your help figuring out. Travis also breaks down the Chiefs electric comeback against the Bengals and we try and decide once and for all just how Isiah Pacheco runs (50:07).įinally, we get to everything else that happened in Week 17 including Mike Tomlin’s new record (01:11:30), coin toss controversy (01:27:32), the confusing ending to the Lions/Cowboys game (01:15:24), and why we’d all rather get punched in the face than have a drink thrown on us (01:24:49). We also get Jason’s thoughts on the Eagles New Year's Eve stumble against the Cardinals and his thoughts on some of the criticism the team is facing heading into the playoffs (33:59). In this episode, we’ve got the New News about Jason’s new tracksuit (4:40), Travis’ reaction to the “Mayo Dunk” clip all of you tagged us in (15:59), and we probably spend too much time trying to figure out what a Mummer is (08:03). And in Super Bowl LIII against the Rams, he was named MVP for his 10-catch, 141-yard performance.92%ers we are back with another episode of New Heights sponsored by our friends at Experian. In Super Bowl LI against the Falcons, he caught five passes for 87 yards, highlighted by a miraculous grab in the fourth quarter to keep New England’s comeback hopes alive. In Super Bowl XLIX against the Seahawks, Edelman caught nine passes for 109 yards and the go-ahead touchdown with a little more than two minutes remaining. The 2013 season was the first of several productive years for Edelman, who went on to become a favorite target of Brady’s, registering three seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards and winning three Super Bowl rings. ![]() In response, Edelman, then a free agent for the first time, visited with the Giants but ultimately re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year deal. But as a kid, as a young guy, experiencing that for the first time, I was like, ‘ Belichick, the Patriots. “I’m not going to lie, I was off,” Edelman said. When the Patriots then signed Danny Amendola to a five-year contract, Edelman took offense. When the Patriots did not re-sign Welker in 2013, Edelman saw his opportunity. Not hanging out with him, but just in the chance that Tom would call and say, ‘Do you want to throw?’ ”Īdded former Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio: “Tom was hard on Julian the first three to four years of his career.” “And Julian would always just follow him around. “Tom spent a lot of offseasons in Los Angeles,” said agent Steve Dubin, who represents both Brady and Edelman. “So, how many slot receivers can you play? Jules was still developing.”īut Edelman continued to fight to earn a role, particularly with a concerted effort to form a relationship with Brady. ![]() “Nobody was looking to get Wes off the field,” Belichick added. “Julian Edelman was probably almost cut more often than any player that I’ve ever coached,” said former wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea. The production dipped the ensuing three seasons, however, putting Edelman’s career in jeopardy. He started as a return specialist but also put up promising offensive numbers, catching 37 passes for 359 yards and a touchdown as a rookie. Once in New England, Edelman earned a spot on the 53-man roster as a rookie, joining Wes Welker and Randy Moss in the receiver room. According to Edelman, Belichick called him and said he didn’t know what position the new draftee was going to play, just that he could play football. The Patriots ended up selecting Edelman in the seventh round because, as Belichick explained, his traits indicated potential. “He couldn’t throw the ball, but he was hard to tackle and he was very competitive and very tough,” Belichick said. The Patriots, however, took interest after watching his film. ![]() Though his quickness garnered the attention of scouts, uncertainty remained about his future, given his size and lack of elite tools. He participated in the NFL Combine, registering the fastest short shuttle time (3.83 seconds) that year. While Edelman wanted to play quarterback at the Division 1 level, he received no interest from four-year colleges or universities, so he decided to attend the College of San Mateo, a two-year institution close to home.įollowing a year of junior college, Edelman transferred to Kent State, where he set the school’s season record for total offense as a senior. His size didn’t stop him from a productive high school career, culminating in an undefeated senior season. Edelman estimated he measured 5-1 at the time, and joked that he could barely see over his center. He initially played multiple positions on offense and defense but offered to play quarterback his sophomore year because his team needed one. According to Nicki, Edelman entered high school at less than 5 feet and 100 pounds.
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