Julian Edelman was one of Brady’s favorite targets while in New England, with the pair combining for 36 touchdowns in Foxborough. Under Bill Belichick, the Brady-Edelman connection won three Lombardi trophies.
So it’s no surprise that Edelman, who announced his retirement on Monday, is the glue that once again brought Belichick and Brady together, with both coach and player posting heartfelt messages to the wideout.
“On the biggest stage and in the biggest moments, you always came through,” Brady tweeted. “You never lost that chip on your shoulder and you never let anyone define you as a person or a player. I’m proud of you Jules. Love you @edelman11.”
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Belichick broke his steely demeanor with a lengthy, heartfelt tribute of his own.
Edelman, who has been hampered by knee issues for the past few years, won a Super Bowl MVP in his last appearance in 2019.
Let the Hall of Fame debate rage.
