Jules is released, expected to retire

Edelperson cut. REALLY sucks his Pats career ended in this fashion. Nothing but love for everything he gave the franchise!

Patriots cut Edelman with failed physical designation

Edelman retires a 3-time Super Bowl champ amid knee problems

Wide receiver Julian Edelman, who's been hindered by knee issues, announced his retirement Monday after 12 seasons and three Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots.The 34-year-old is reportedly battling a chronic condition that hasn't improved much since he underwent surgery in October...

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Mike Giardi pays tribute to Jules' career on NFL.com

Julian Edelman's retirement marks end of career defined by 'full throttle' approach

With Julian Edelman retiring from the NFL, Mike Giardi revisits the fearless playing style that fueled the receiver's rise with the New England Patriots.

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Remember him tackling Vince Young while playing defense in that Eagles years back?

Sure will miss him.

 

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The face on John Harbawl after that Edelman to Danny TD. I think I'd like that framed please! :LOL:

 

Great story about Jules and Matt Slater. They rented a place together for a few years back then and supported each other when it looked like neither player might make it. When Slater got married, Jules asked could he come and live in their spare room! They were very close. I remember Slater said this in 2019.

"Part of me is not amazed anymore because that is who he is, but then you kind of take that for granted. I don't think you can take a guy like Julian for granted. I honestly think sometimes he can go out there and die, not literally, but he will give you everything he has until he can't. That is just rare. Not only for this era of football, but I think for any era of football to have a guy like that -- just his will to go out and compete and win, and to play through whatever is going on is really unmatched in my mind."

 

Remember him tackling Vince Young while playing defense in that Eagles years back?

Sure will miss him.

Before he established himself as the go-to guy after Welker, he showed his willingness to do whatever it took to ensure he had a place on the roster.

Playing DB in the 11 season when we had DBs dropping like flies just shows what a great teammate he was

 

For all the incredible on-field highlights, this is still my favorite Julian Edelman moment.

 

my tearjerker one i love but can't find video of is after 51 when he finds his dad. if anyone has read about their relationship, it brings even more to that moment. i've long said that jules is the only Patriot who ever had a tougher coach than bb.

 

"Part of me is not amazed anymore because that is who he is, but then you kind of take that for granted. I don't think you can take a guy like Julian for granted. I honestly think sometimes he can go out there and die, not literally, but he will give you everything he has until he can't. That is just rare. Not only for this era of football, but I think for any era of football to have a guy like that -- just his will to go out and compete and win, and to play through whatever is going on is really unmatched in my mind."

I like to bring up that awful "Ray Rice" playoff beating by the Ravens for one reason only. Jules.

He was still finding his way as a young player then and had only 44 yards in receiving to go along with 2 TDs, which accounted for our only points on that bleak day, but what
the stat sheet didn't show was how hard he played that day. He blocked like maniac, broke a bunch of tackles and refused to quit while the rest of the team played like they were sleepwalking. It was an example of a guy that would not accept the obvious. He just didn't care what the scoreboard said-- he was not rolling over for anybody.

I decided right then that the kid had the "heart of a lion" and have said it ever since. He elevated us in terms of sheer will and spirit and I will admit to getting misty-eyed watching his statement. I felt like he was thanking me, personally. No, Jules, thank YOU.

 

Hello Tampa Bay, Hello Brady. God Bless Julian-a Great Great player.

I'm glad it's not happening.

 

Jerry Rice says he should be in the discussion. As a pundit said, it's not a lifetime achievement award, a lot of the Jacket is to do with impact in the game and his performances in the post season are off the charts.

Steelers fans are already moaning saying no way, he pales in comparison to Ward and he's not even being discussed....

Fuck Hines Ward.

 

It's a terrible stereotype in so many ways, but there's just something about the "blue-collar" player like Jules that just makes them such fan favourites. Willie Mac talked about that on NFLN, that Jules was the quintessential blue-collar hard-working never say die player. The fans latch onto guys like that very quickly and those players become totems for the team. If they're playing well and on form, the team plays well.

 

The face on John Harbawl after that Edelman to Danny TD. I think I'd like that framed please! :LOL:

I remember that play like it was yesterday.

 

i tear up when i hear that awful song "your love" just because of that play...that game...that sb run.

 

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I like to bring up that awful "Ray Rice" playoff beating by the Ravens for one reason only. Jules.

I see what you did there

 

I’m very obviously a non-Patriots fan.

I would absolutely vote for Edelman for the Hall of Fame. No questions asked.

 

I agree that the Hall is supposed to be about impact and I cannot think of any WR that had a bigger impact on us winning chips than Jules. We all know had he been playing for us 2011 instead of Welker, "the drop" never happens. Unfortunately, the NFL HoF is terrible when it comes to receivers. You have to have the regular season stats to even get considered and I don't think Jules has enough. Ironically, if he had Welker's regular season numbers, he would have an excellent chance. I think being SB MVP helps him tremendously though so we will see. I give him a punchers chance at least.

 

This may have been posted earlier. When people were upset that the Patriots cut Jules they were actually doing him a favor.
According to Mike G on NFLN, by cutting him Jules will get a $2 million insurance payment because he was cut due to his knee injury.

 

No, to be honest. He mentioned his teammates who he went to war with. That seems typical of Jules, no single player highlighted, just his brothers in arms.

No surprise. This plus, It's Jules story, his personal farewell to you and me. Once brady is mentioned by name, it becomes a Brady story or at best a Jules and Brady story.

Cheers