It’s safe to say that former New England Patriots teammates Tom Brady and Julian Edelman had a connection. With three Super Bowl titles together, the duo consolidated their names in the New England Patriots record books and in the hearts of fans. Brady paid tribute to Edelman on Monday after the big receiver officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
The source of its chemistry is a challenge that needs to be clarified. Maybe it’s because they were both helpless from the final round. Maybe it’s because two guys with Californian roots were only destined for greatness once they were related in New England. Brady completed 571 passes to Edelman, more than any other receiver in his career. Regardless of the reason, the football world was lucky enough to witness a very special connection between the two.
Brady acknowledged the impact of Edelman on his career in a lengthy social media post.
“I’m at the top of the list, because when I was down and I felt sorry for myself, sometimes you were there to look for me. You were the hardest you could and I love you for everything you did because teams so as big as they could be. “
Here’s what Brady had to say via Instagram after Edelman announced his retirement: