Julian Edelman on Tom Brady & Bill Belichick, Brock Purdy’s success, Puka Nacua | NFL | THE HERD

Julian Edelman joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NFL. Edelman reflects on his playing time with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Edelman explains what Bill Belichick does to separate himself for other head coaches in the NFL. Edelman reacts to Brock Purdy’s early success with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Julian Edelman on Tom Brady & Bill Belichick, Brock Purdy’s success, Puka Nacua | NFL | THE HERD
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[@TheHerdOnFS1]

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[@alex__2265]

I absolutely loved Moss, Welker, Gronk but the Brady-Edelman duo was my favorite. Two underdogs who nobody thought could do it. Unstoppable & beyond clutch.

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

If you love the simplistic throws for conversions, then your case makes perfect sense. Brady and Gronk horrified defenses.

[@benjaminnelson2704]

@@PeanutButterAndJellyBrosyards and firsts are yards and firsts my friend. No shame in execution.

[@trevmac8362]

@@PeanutButterAndJellyBros You got one problem with that assessment you idiot. Brady has thrown for +30 air yards *AIR YARDS* 234 times/ Peyton Manning 2nd at 181.. Care to take me on?

[@trevmac8362]

@@PeanutButterAndJellyBros I'm Waiting For you

[@trevmac8362]

@@PeanutButterAndJellyBros How's that for thanks loser *Bro* ?

[@Balakae12]

Julian Edelman is SO charismatic. I'd love to see him on here more

[@JordanDinRI]

I’m a Jets fan and love him on the media side of things. Not so much on-field 😂

[@V3x0r]

He needs a commentary deal on a network for the NFL broadcasts.

[@sportsfan_913]

As a Pats fan, Edelman will forever be one of my all time favorites. So fricken reliable. Never say die attitude. So clutch. He was that guy.

[@Telgron7]

And Gronk burned all the bridges in my book.

[@sleepwalkusa135]

@@Telgron7gonk sacrificed his body for the pats for 8 years, that second half of the dynasty doesn’t happen without him

[@shredacademy6170]

@@Telgron7why did he burn the bridge ? 🤔 Because he retired cause Bellicheck was trying to trade him ?

[@chadbinette3201]

Not just tried to trade gronk but tried trading him to fricken Matt Patricia lions !! After gronk swallowed his ego and was an incredible blocking tightend. Anyone see Kelce blocking 70% of the snaps? And thanks to gronk having a backbone and standing up for himself the pats won another Superbowl in 2018, gronk retired, came back and won another Superbowl in Tampa with two TDS. So gronk helped win TWO more superbowls but Belichick wanted to trade him in 2017? Yah so done he played three more seasons with two more rings.

[@Johnnycdrums]

His punt return game, underrated.

[@egorkou15]

Sometimes we forget how great of an interviewer Colin is. Hopefully Julian comes back during the season for another one because this was awesome to listen to

[@BosSoxFan15]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I saw a clip earlier this week of Edelman on the Rich Eisen show (don't know when it was from), but man Rich would interrupt everything he was saying. Collin does a great job of asking his question and then letting Jules just talk. In journalism school its taught that silence is one of your best weapons as an interviewer and Collin did a great job of picking when to be silent and when to move to his next question.

[@brandonjusblong]

​@@BosSoxFan15I was thinking as great as Edelnut is it honestly wouldn't matter if he was talking to a homeless crackhead and I love Eisen but that makes sense he does get a little trigger happy and messes his underwear up a little quick whenever someone else is spilling some great stuff

[@egorkou15]

@@BosSoxFan15 It's truly a skill. If you watch some of his other interviews with Tyson Fury, Tom Brady he just does it at a very high level. He knows people want to hear from the athlete

[@BosSoxFan15]

@@brandonjusblong I like Eisen too and tbf the example I gave was very anecdotal, because it was so recent the difference is a little jarring.

[@LegendOfKhaos12]

I thought the same thing. He actually lets them talk and answer the question without interrupting like so many others do

[@_TG]

The Jets line was great hahaha

[@V3x0r]

That backhand comment had knuckles. Damn funny. He's such a great interviewee.

[@Moist_Capybara]

Edelman's catch in the superbowl that saved the patriot's drive against the falcons will live in my memory forever

[@jsphblw]

It didn’t “save” the drive. It was 1st down. Edelman’s greatest catch was the 3rd & very long against Seattle and Chancellor nearly killed him but he held on to the ball and got up and ran (unfortunately, he was called down by contact 😢)

[@demon-mi2ho]

It didn't .it was 1st down then it would be a incomplete pass for a 2nd down.

[@africanboyz4eva]

Tom Brady is the GOAT. There's no doubt about it. The relationships he formed, the many lives that he changed, and the things that he had to overcome. All of these things combined made him a better quarterback, a better person, and a better human being. You will truly be missed by all of us diehard football fans. Go Patriots Go!!

[@jeffreykamke]

I could hear Jules and Brady talk ALL day. Great stories, great lessons, great dudes

[@quinbagwell7515]

What a natural talent he is , maybe the toughest guy ever on the field, and just a delight to hear in the studio. So smart and humble, Julian Edelman is as likable as they come.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

AFC championship in KC, freezing out, Edelman kept catching crucial third and tens, after one of those catches, you see a cornerback utterly defeated realizing they can't cover Jules

[@robg8203]

@@kevinwalsh4652yeah, him and Gronk killed us on those 3rd and longs. But what really killed us was the Dee Ford offsides on the interception that would've ended the game. Then we would've had a great rematch against the Rams in the 51-54 game. But I think the Chiefs would've won that one!

[@kevinwalsh4652]

@@robg8203 I'm in Rhode Island, lifelong Patriots fan, if you Google Tracy Sormanti, I hired her in 1984 to work at my gym. She eventually became the head Patriots cheerleader for decades, she recently passed away. My point is she would get me in the home games for free and I could stand on the sidelines. I'm a huge NFL fan and I love watching Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews play. Obviously, Mahomes is the best QB currently playing. I like good football. I'm 65 years old and I've seen some terrible calls for and against my team. Yesterday, I stumbled upon a 90 minute KZbin video of every Tom Brady touchdown. I think he threw touchdowns to almost 100 different receivers, bums like Chad Jackson, Kimbrel Thompkins, Bethel Johnson, Donald LaFell, Tim Dwight, Reche Caldwell, etc. Brady and Edelman are both psychopaths in their quest for perfection. Everybody craps on Brady for last year's Bucs demise, but he put up insane numbers. Before Brady and Bledsoe, me and my friends would drive to Foxboro Sunday and purchase tickets, to a half empty stadium. I'm thankful I got to see Brady, Gronk, and Jules in their prime. So enjoy watching Mahomes although I am slightly concerned over their scoring or lack thereof. I love watching Pacheco, he's a beast. 👍👋☘️🏈

[@alex__2265]

Something that sticks out about most of these elite Patriot players is there very well spoken & intelligent. Edelman no different. Hope he's on more

[@jakester5272]

I think they search for that in that organization

[@wemakeasiansurveys4U]

What about Gronk? 😂

[@jacobdionne4334]

@@wemakeasiansurveys4UEdelman has stated that Gronk is like rainman. Super smart.

[@canadasugardaddysugardaddy1797]

And that’s why Randy Moss is not in that list.

[@LegendOfKhaos12]

@@wemakeasiansurveys4Uhe’s actually real intelligent. He just has that big brute act

[@darrellsmith3602]

I feel one of TB12’s greatest few moments (25 pt comeback aside)!was when he was in AFC Championship against KC in OT and Tom had to complete 3 straight 3rd and 10’s (odds roughly 1 in 10 for each one). He did it and two of them were to Edelman!

[@MarkTomeh]

Absolutely

[@MrGeorge7823]

And that Dee ford offside lol don’t forget that

[@stephanea5364]

Was Brady was supposed to tell him to line up correctly?@@MrGeorge7823

[@jamiemcdonald4279]

I think it was like 5-6 3rd or 4th down conversions in the 4th quarter and OT.

[@allentlee1]

The connection between Julian, Colin, and J Mack … and it’s Julian’s first time! Love it

[@austinwilliams7919]

You can tell he was a little nervous, but as he comes on it'll get better and better

[@tjayd1225]

I’m a jets fan too - every time you play em you get your best stats & a win 😂😂😂😂

[@sweatyspankies1453]

Tommy had nearly 3 Hall of Fame careers over 20 years 🐐

[@KiLlACaMrOn94]

Definitely three HOF careers 🐐

[@kleatise52]

Maybe 4

[@troym.reaves5935]

And 2 Separate Dynasties, 01,03,04 and 14,16,18, it’s crazy…Brady led the Patriots to two consecutive Dynasties, even tho it was 1 dynasty all together

[@AL.BUNDY.]

Love Edelman, Gronk and Brady. Best ever dynasty!

[@MRkriegs]

Edelman is great on and off the field, get him on the show more often or other fox shows, would be awesome on First Things First talking about the pats!

[@vivahernando1]

Edelnutt, get my hottub about 103

[@wmcuccia1356]

Edelman is great, you should have him on your show weekly during the season, he fresh, intelligent and an outstanding communicator. I would hire him in a minute for my company.

[@slamdunktiger]

What do you do sir?

[@sportsfan_913]

Jules retiring was the final dagger to the heart with Tom, Gronk leaving prior. Was then I knew for sure we weren't gonna be those Patriots anymore. Miss watching him play every Sunday.

[@HardCold-Alquan]

Well... He DID get caught juicing, so he knew he had to let it go at that point, just like Peyton Manning...

[@robg8203]

@@HardCold-Alquanfunny how everyone forgets about that, but he's still a good guy and I like him. But that's just the "Patriot Way".😂

[@Theempiresf49]

Tom left new England before Julian retired. He retired the year after tom brady going to Tampa . Tom left in 2020 and Julian retired in 2021

[@HardCold-Alquan]

@@Theempiresf49 I hope that your point is that Edelman did not get caught juicing, then eventually retired sooner than later

[@americanboy79]

@@robg8203The “Patriot Way” is WINNING RINGS 💪

[@davidhulsizer7576]

I’m a Charger fan that loved Tom Brady and Julian Edelman. They both were so freaking good.

[@rizinstarz]

I hope they put out a documentary for the Patriots dynasty! This might be as amazing as the Last Dance.

[@jayvang33]

He roasted the Jets… extra crispy! Lol.

[@Fletcherfam1105]

Is it weird that anytime i see Brady, Edelman or gronk speak about their time with the pats i get emotional. It’s like i was apart of team and we were all family and then it just suddenly fell apart. What a time to be a pats fan.

[@bryan_witha_whyy]

And like a family, most of you fans were impossibly rude and arrogant. Glad it crumbled.

[@bradleylovej]

That's why it's stupid when people make fun of sports fans for referring to their teams as "we." Because we are part of the team, even if we aren't on the field. It's a huge part of our lives with a large emotional investment. I will always remember where I was when Ray Allen hit that shot to send the finals to a game seven vs. my Spurs. And how bitter losing that championship was. Then how sweet the next year was when we molly whopped them in the finals. Sports are like that, they stick with you forever.

[@aliceflanagan3672]

It was a glorious time. Think about what is was like to be on the team!

[@newenglandmixes5990]

Edelman kinda tearing up when he was talking about what he misses about the game got me

[@tobiasgreenhouse7845]

Jules needs to be on every week!

[@Recrui]

Colin lowkey does a great job at interviewing guests

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

High key not low key

[@Hectrrod]

I never saw Welker catch a big one for Brady in the playoffs. When Edelman took over that slot reciver spot Brady began to win again.

[@bopyranks]

One of my favorite players. The word "tough" gets thrown around a lot, but this man was legit tough and a baller.

[@kissisagod]

I love it when Jules starts being a savage his jets fan comment was perfectly timed 😂

[@jackkaestner7424]

Colin always shines with the interviews. He can get wacky when he’s debating himself but he’s a smart interviewer for sure

[@DynastyFade]

7:45 Edelman wanted to curse soo badly while doing his Belichik impression. 🤣😆

[@Jazzfan22]

I love the access we get to players.

[@bhupeshdihenia6514]

Holy cow! Man moved to LA to throw with Brady. And Brady threw with him only once in first year. What dedication from Julian. Respect

[@codystrom8708]

Julian’s last point about the Jets was spot on 👌

[@zechtherealtor]

jules is a national treasure. he’s great in podcasts and interviews.

[@djcook]

Ma’Pu Nakua

[@memilshakes8576]

Edelman is always a great interview

[@cventura4244]

Great guest Colin. Edelman got that tv personality and knowledgeable. Gotta get him as recurrent guest

[@hoopofficial12]

Edelman is a special on air talent

[@edcunningham8593]

Great interview and Julian’s honest candid and insightful answers to questions is refreshing..He provides a perspective that’s informative entertaining and friendly and he speaks in a way that allows people (who aren’t very knowledgeable about football) can understand. I think he has the skills to become a great NFL commentator.

[@jasonarmstrong9656]

im glad jules talked a bit about 2015. they were soooo good that year if they couldve avoided injuries that wouldve been another sb. maybe even undefeated.

[@peterstanghellini393]

Julian is very comfortable during interviews. I liked the analogy of always being miserable to an extent. That kept him striving to be the best and not get complacent

[@Legendary_Twan]

He sounds like Ray Liotta narrating Good Fellas lol

[@user-mx8dq2ix9d]

He does once said it

[@CheeseLover23]

Brady and Edelman were damn near unstoppable. Third down or whenever a play was really needed, everybody knew it was going to Edelman - but it didn’t usually matter. They had such an insane connection.

[@crypto_thug9218]

I’ll never forget that ridiculous catch by Edelman in the superbowl

[@Palefox11]

Jules lighting up the Jets fan at the end...priceless.

[@mitchellfoster]

Love this cat too, that said, hard to not recognize what a huge piece James White was to that team during that specific timeframe. He was such a major threat coming out of the backfield it was a three headed monster (Ed, Gronk, White)

[@kylewilliams2769]

Never has an interview made me like someone as much as hearing Edelman talk🔥

[@MangoCapital]

That smack talk at the end was everything😂😂

[@seanhaberman4619]

Dude that shot at the Jets in the final minutes was savage.

[@ShadesOfSepia]

Bro looks like a PHSYCHO when he says “that’s what you can’t replace, just going out and winning” 😳 love you Jules

[@jayarnold-me3vq]

man the balance of these 2 exchanging ideas and quick off the cuff insight or inputs is absolute gold.. colins sudden random brady questions or reminiscing on those pats glory days are priceless.. go pats

[@gianfrancoilliano]

As an Eagles fan, I always had so much respect for Julian Edelman and Tom Brady. Two guys who were doubted from the beginning and came outta nowhere. What a great interview, hope Colin has him on the show t/o the season.

[@Kitty8791]

Did you watch his episode on the New Heights podcast (assuming you're a Jason Kekce fan)?

[@gianfrancoilliano]

@@Kitty8791 I did not but I’ve been meaning to. Any good?

[@Kitty8791]

@@gianfrancoilliano It's hilarious! And uncensored - definitely goes off the rails a little.

[@matthewsantana9472]

EDELNUT!

[@GrannyS217]

I miss number 11. And # 12 . And #87. Football will never be the same. 11 is great at the commentary! 💕💕💕

[@GridironVideos]

Edelman is the type of guy who can do it all. He's always great on the mic, he was a great college QB then a great NFL WR (while also taking snaps at special teams and defense).

[@pfpchad2747]

Edelman was the man! This guy was so fing reliable. So many monster catches.

[@Diego666]

Great conversation 👌

[@JayWhyThree]

More Eldeman please, he’s great

[@kinleydorji]

Great conversation!

[@prevyhiphop]

I was about to skip over this and then saw Edlenut on the thumbnail and had to tune in!

[@jamesireland6606]

Great interview

[@suayveyoutube2362]

If Puka becomes a great, the mispronunciation of his name so many times in this video will be funny

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

He looks a lot like Justin Herbert but with black hair. Lol

[@abdullahnassif6187]

Great job Julian !! This dude has put the time in, understands the game on a whole ‘nother level

[@newpickupsstore]

Good seeing Eddlenut!

[@ceciliawalters8708]

These two are somehow effortlessly observing and complimenting others…it has inspired me and improved the quality of my day and given me some effective motivation to respond to my life…thank you.

[@sprintstothebathroomdaily2429]

Edelman is great on every show he goes on.

[@temomorales5074]

Love this! Bring ‘em back!

[@DynastyFade]

Wow, I never thought I'd see Edelman on a show like The Herd. I'd love to see more! =)

[@JCTreeExperts]

Edelman the best slot receiver and clutch. Goat man

[@Pereasaul_8]

We need edelmans impression of bill belichick! It’s the best!

[@balltalkdeep]

phenomenal interview

[@kleatise52]

Moving to Vegas for your qb is amazing. I see why he became who he was now. Edelman is the MAN

[@awsomesprinkles]

love a good Edelnut interview!

[@Supr3me38]

Need more Edelman on here

[@salamander337]

Julian Edelman what a funny guy. He's a good talker they should have him interview more.

[@brockjensen2473]

“Did Tom ever act different on Sunday night playoff games” “Um it was when we played against Peyton” This sums up Tom perfectly. Brady looked for those big moments, he lived for them and he thrived when they came around. I don’t think Tom ever actually got over his draft pick regardless of how successful he was in his career. He had 6 Super Bowl rings and I guarantee you he still looked himself in the mirror before walking on the field for the 7th ring the exact same way he did in his first Super Bowl. Winning was the ultimate high for Tom because those superbowl rings he has are definitive proof of how wrong everyone was for passing on him

[@chrissnape9537]

I played a high level of rugby until i was 33. The two things i missed the most were big games and the 20 minutes in the changing room before kick-off

[@ppumpkin3282]

What I missed most was winning. Nothing better than that feeling.

[@noahcoops6305]

Amazing interview

[@mk-jf1ux]

respect to colin for having humor in the promo of edleman taking the aunday morning ahow slot and noting that they booted colin from that show. love ya pal, this show is even better.

[@9Greyskies]

He was a great player; very fun to watch because of his skill and technique.

[@ThomasHoffDE]

great interview - Edelman is a class act

[@user-pb4hv3wz1j]

They always interview Edelman and ask tom brady questions 😂

[@l.peytonadams8570]

Loved your guest and he is great to listen to anytime.

[@ivesleocelso]

I love this man, great to see him on TV

[@fabrizzio234]

Edelnut get my hot tub ready and get my gatoraid

[@XxMrManxX9451]

I hope Jules gets to the Hall of Fame one day. I know he doesn’t have the stats, but he was so underrated and carried the Pats to victory on several occasions-a rare talent

[@scottowens8474]

I think he most likely will be in the HOF. Usually there's 2 types of players that make the hall it seems. 1. The guys that have the great individual all world stats and records at their position. 2 . The guys who were ehhhh in regular season stats never a pro bowl player but always came up big in situations in regular season games to help their team win then when they got to play offs and Superbowl they were the most productive player on the field at their position and they get the rings. Jules has the playoff and Superbowl stats. The 3 rings. The Superbowl MVP. And was a clutch player all throughout the season especially in the biggest moments game wise and on 3rd and 4th down conversions. So on the playoff and Superbowl performances alone I believe he makes it in. Probably not first ballot. But he gets in.

[@lvx4408]

Truly miss watching brady, gronk, and edleman play together

[@Slo-Mo]

There should be the Julian Edelman show.

[@paulflood2709]

The catch... if you know you know, What a legend

[@blaketindle4703]

Crazy how Edelman ended up with 3 Super Bowl rings, and Wes Welker has ZERO! Even though Wes played with both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning!

[@Kitty8791]

Another guy in that category would be Randy Moss - no Super Bowl ring. 😥

[@matthewshean1991]

All he had to do was catch the ball in those key moments. Unfortunately welker didn’t in those Super Bowls.

[@yuvneshtheone]

Edelman is craving some mapu tofu

[@LouieLuciano]

Bring Julian back

[@6gsanchez]

Make him a regular once a week Colin

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

Edulnut was the toughest receiver on the Pat's, great hand's, brass balls, so clutch, definitely deserves to be in the HOF

[@jayc22kungfu]

I was surprised people say he’s not a HOF’r. If you watched this guy play he was as reliable as any star receiver was in the biggest games and it was consistent through his career

[@zj4008]

He was good really good but not a HOFer

[@leo_briceno]

JULIAN!!! My fav player of all time

[@LegendOfKhaos12]

Colin always gives great interviews

[@aliceflanagan3672]

Julian is pure Gold