Julian Explains Why He Decided to Retire

[@edwardmccullough7056]

As a New Englander . Thanks for everything Julian . So many great memories .

[@mikeh024]

As a ravens fan, yall ruined the first 20 years of my life😂😂😂

[@TroyCote]

Agree 💯!!!!!!!

[@Madman33-nv8ht]

@@mikeh024At some point the Pats have ruined every football fans life

[@DhariaLurie]

... But lost in this world, our holiness and love fade "The Way That Saves With vows and faith in our hearts, we came to this earth as disaster loomed Shouldering the hopes of multitudes, we waited and reincarnated To see the Creator’s coming in our day But lost in this world, our holiness and love fade We forget our vows and fall for harmful things Modern ways and thought tread a perilous course Atheism and evolution are the Red Specter’s scheme Hasten to find the Way that saves, for it is here! I sing of these truths at the Creator’s behest You came here with but one wish: to find the Way and return to Heaven 2018" Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin VI, from Falun Dafa teachings)

[@EasyED1992]

No problem caulksucka

[@donaldwilliams6555]

Hard-core TRUTH told by a great player who had a great career and knew when to leave the game respectfully on his OWN terms.

[@scottthompson405]

Dana obviously respects Julian because last I saw he wasn’t doing anymore podcasts!

[@b.shaffer2580]

He's just not doing woke podcasts. Like Howie Mandel.

[@BAGofTALENT]

Well Julian was part of the greatest dynasty in football and Dana's favorite team so obviously he's gonna do it , clowns like Howie Mandel don't deserve Dana's time .

[@williamemery9641]

I'm convinced it was a work to boost howies podcast

[@bojan1999]

@@b.shaffer2580that was a skit 😂

[@b.shaffer2580]

@bojan1999 Was it? Oh well. Guess Dana and Howie can share a Bud Light together.

[@richygunter]

Tough competitor. Huge respect for Jules.

[@sdb7012]

Jules your book Relentless has helped me out in so many ways. Thanks for everything you did for the Pats and me.

[@motsy15]

As a falcons fan I have nothing but admiration and respect for Julian. Seems like a good dude who got the absolute most out of his god given talent.

[@ranoldomuir9156]

Replacing walker he exceeded expectations. So clutch in our playoffs runs . Such a force 🔑 My favorite player ever

[@patmooney1407]

… Welker?

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

If its possible I have become a bigger Edelman fan since he retired. Probably a combination of appreciating more how he played and getting to know him through podcasts. On a side note, it is impossible for Edelman to mention something Belichick said without impersonating him, and I love it😂

[@terrywayne_]

Gotta love this guy. 2 Bay Area guys made history out in New England... You did it brother.

[@sidjohnson6956]

Always enjoyed Edelman's play. He gave it all and you knew he would. Pleasure watching you !!!!

[@michaelrothberg-cc1ki]

Great perspective. Thanks Jules !!

[@MadKillerDuck]

I started watching the Patriots right after Brady came in and he was my all time favorite player but after SB 49 Edelman took that favorite spot, He showed so much work and determination that I just loved to watch and being a shorter guy myself that just made it even better. #ForeveraPatriot

[@thatDUDEfromMAINE]

the nfl channel runs a program called football life , his episode is fascinating. check it out if you haven't seen it yet

[@mtadams2009]

Thanks Jules, you will always be a NE legend and loved by the entire region. Take care

[@stangalbraith3967]

I love hearing Jules talked about football. He has such a good mindset and has a tremendous future 👏 thanks for the podcast OG!

[@Richard-mh5ll]

Big Pats since the 1970’s have seen many good players over the years.The catch in the Atlanta Falcons S.B. by Edelman was the best clutch play ever. Thanks for the memorie!

[@dave3202]

Thanks for everything Edelman! 🏈 Thank you so much!

[@Lorddurango]

Julian went out a champ. Gave every single lil white kid hope. Our Kent guy!!

[@jackreacher2095]

Now mccaffrey and cooper Dejean are carrying the mantel of white athleticism 😂

[@breadseedaggie3001]

Julian is a DAWG!

[@IsAllAboutHealth]

Total respect, Julian. Love you!

[@daved7231]

Lifetime colt fan but I gotta subscribe. The content is too good

[@michaellalli7693]

Pound for pound nobody was tougher than Julian Edelman.

[@edelmantoamendola]

He had injuries stacked yes, but I really feel like he did NOT like Cam. Cam was always asking Jules that year why he was in such a bad mood, and Jules would just say I am a grumpy guy...which he's not. Going from Tom Brady mentality led team to a goof, washed Cam is a huge culture change that I don't think Jules was feeling at all. Just my opinion though.

[@PaulVisionLee]

I think the same can be said about dealing with a Bradyless Belichick . Wasn’t as fun anymore dealing with the coach without the winning of Brady.

[@crazyralph6386]

He probably hated the fact that Scam Newton couldn’t read a defence if his life depended on it, and didn’t want to get mauled blocking for his sorry a55. With Brady, he knew exactly what to expect each and every play.

[@quentincrisp6933]

Jules wasn't the most talented but he had heart, dedication & discipline‼That fades faster than pure talent & along with injuries his time was up‼Put him in the HOF‼

[@Pjwalther9k]

He's a superbowl MVP and one of the most reliable receivers in the Patriots Era. To say he isn't great is ridiculous.

[@quentincrisp6933]

@@Pjwalther9k No one said he wasn't great‼He also had the greatest QB of all time throwing to him‼

[@Pjwalther9k]

@quentincrisp6933 never seen him catch a pass from Joe Montana ;)

[@quentincrisp6933]

@@Pjwalther9k Correct‼Because Montana is now third on the list of the greatest N.F.L. QB's‼🤔

[@David-j9h9g]

Giants fan..but total respect for Edelnut!!!!

[@kevinlucas8437]

He truly fought to be where he is !!! Hard work, determination, and dedication !!! What a beast !!!

[@ButchBrown7]

Jules you made a difference in the Greatness of the Patriots Dynasty 🏆🏆🏆👍

[@rytheguy18gaming87]

Thanks for all the memories bubs

[@713Already]

Edlenut was that dude 🤘

[@mikeregister4317]

Personally, I think he is a hall of famer. In that system, when it was the biggest moment, when it mattered...he was always clutch

[@tinobrown1780]

The Patriots definitely need the next Julian Edleman asap. Need that hard nose player not afraid to go over the middle for a big 3rd down conversion.

[@hbk42581]

It's funny that he mentions not being able to walk before that Seattle game but then he went out and hit his career high for receiving yards in a game. Animal.

[@taneranathan]

“I didn’t miss it until my body felt good!” I know that feeling! Thank you Jules!

[@lucidlahey]

Thought Dana was DONE with podcast. 😂😅

[@Madyson707]

Huge pats fan over the Brady dynasty. Lots of great memories for him and his family! I wouldn’t be surprised if he actually was stoked to do this and just to chat it it up with Edelman tbh

[@christianpruss]

He's on the nelk boys podcasts all the time

[@LostInThe0zone]

Interesting to hear Julian say that he felt like he accomplished more than he thought he would be able to. Somehow he managed to be confident enough to go beyond whenever he stepped on the field. In my mind, he deserves to be in the hall of fame.

[@KayFabe87]

Edelman is clearly a guy with a healthy dose of realistic self-awareness. He recognized it was time to hang it up and made the wise decision to do so with his health intact. He is still a very young guy with plenty of runway to start building the next chapter of his life. Too many guys try to hang on for way too long either because of poor financial decisions or because their entire identity and self-worth is tied to their sports career so they can't accept the reality of not being a "star" anymore. There is a limited window of time within which to maximize your earnings before your body breaks down, or when there is simply another young prospect who is younger, stronger, faster who comes along to replace you. Such is the reality of pro sports. Accept it for what it is, which is temporary, and enjoy the ride while putting aside some of the rewards for life after sports which (hopefully) will be much longer than the time spent playing the sport. All the best to Julian for a happy, fulfilling post-football life.

[@ebenclukey7293]

Jules gave it all. Respect.

[@scottbrushett2256]

I have spent years loathing this dude...i can't do that anymore...he embodies what the NFL should be.

[@Jakezimms1990]

Grew up a diehard colts fan and was absolutely terrified of this guy every time we played him. Love his show now, but he was Mr 3rd down.

[@GuguMillie]

Respect to JULIAN that nasty beautiful catch 🪝

[@Nate-vi4ft]

I was sad Julian retired. But I agree, It was the right time. Foxborough forever!

[@KJAY2THOUSAND]

My favourite player. Haven’t enjoyed football nearly as much without em..

[@MarkSimon12]

Always humble, mr. clutch!

[@WeirsBeard]

Thank You Jules! Boston 4EVAH

[@FantasySportsZen]

Two Legends right here. You guys have excellent natural chemistry, should do this as regularly as possible! Thanks Jules. One of the best to root for, EVER!!!! Edit: The catches you made bro...😮 Warrior. 🙏 Go Pats.

[@yoyosarefun1]

Julian Edelman is a HALL OF FAMER. Super Bowl MVP and arguably the best post season wide receiver to ever play. Made the greatest catch in NFL history and was a key piece of THREE Super Bowl victories. Will never forget.

[@knightsfb32]

He will never make the hall of fame. Never lead the league in any category. Jules will easily make patriots hall of fame, that’s it

[@williamnieto6557]

​​@@knightsfb32So is that all the HOF is stats. If the HOF is all about state being second to Jerry Rice in the postseason deserves a HOF honor in my book. Wes Welker was great but he couldn't finish the job that's the difference between him and Edelman, not to mention Edelman is a Superbowl MVP. Only 8 receivers have won a Superbowl MVP and Edelman is one of them.

[@yyynbbggsage7398]

Lmao edelman is an average WR carried by brady. Hell. I'd argue below average.

[@knightsfb32]

@@yyynbbggsage7398 definitely wrong here. Edelman was a great football player. That’s why he went pro. You think just anyone can switch positions and learn WR in the pros? Lmfao. You just hate him cuz he’s white and a winner.

[@yyynbbggsage7398]

@@knightsfb32 he's not HOF lol

[@jerryparker5137]

As an athelete, when ur young ur body is resilient but after injuries on top of injuries takes a toll on ur body.

[@edwoll]

This kid was one of the best things that ever happened to the Patriots. I just had a feeling from day one, that this kid was just a special athlete. There should be no doubt that he is a hall of famer.

[@benmecha01]

Julian literally pushed every bit of his body and probably could’ve played another season with the Bucs but I’m glad he didn’t….it killed me when Gronk and Brady did

[@NicsCoins]

Love Dana White he is the best

[@zee.___moose941]

Naw it was the perfect time to go. Brady was gone the team wasn't going anywhere,a first round loss was as good as it gets nowadays. He got rings and legendary SB performances there's nothing left to prove. Just glad I was here to see every snap what a time to be alive

[@arshie26]

Heartbreaking when I heard he retired. I could see him not playing at the same level, but I believe he could have come back and been even better!

[@jaybeauvais4311]

I felt the same way before I retired from the military, I am so broken if I wake up not in pain…….I died

[@dougnulton]

Love you Jules. My fav player.

[@Hurricanee730]

Bill “don’t be calling me” 😂😂

[@marcd1981]

Not many top players have done this, retire while they are ahead. Andrew Luck was going to be one of the best we have seen in our generation, but because of the constant injuries, then the work it takes to recover, he did not want to stay in that cycle. He got out before he was crippled. Props to Julian for knowing it was time.

[@JawHacks]

You da man Jules.

[@R__K]

As a lifelong Seahawks fan, we had it good with LOB and BeastMode. Russ wasn't it, though. For all the hype/chip on his shoulder talk, Super Bowl XLIX exploited him, rightfully so too. Him calling that audible with the Lombardi on the line, knowing EVERY other player and coach was expecting BeastMode there? Yep, that was his nail in the coffin as a Seahawks QB. The fact it took nearly 10yrs to finally rid ourselves of him? Far too long. Brady always understood what was at stake and to put team above himself. Russ never had that POV.

[@thenextadventure6783]

Dana doesn’t have time but you can see he would be a great podcaster/ interviewer.

[@jerryparker5137]

He's 100% right

[@finnessejets4231]

Thinkin about CMC with his injury and this interview.🙏🏾

[@jasony8002]

JE11 Your routes were pretty awesome !! When you schooled Talib I was like .... that is mad skillz !!

[@thepeddle]

He wasn't the biggest or fastest... But Jules had the biggest heart. My all time favorite receiver.

[@JaneDoey]

But he actually was big, he was jacked. He was also fast and quick, more so than most NFL players. You act like he didn't have any physical skills lol

[@thepeddle]

@@JaneDoey actually I said he wasn't the biggest...he was 5'10". Average WR is over 6'. He had a 4.52 40. Which is also not even close to the Fastest. So I gave you facts. I also stated despite this he was my favorite WR. But he did have quickness and smarts and fawking HEART. Is that better for ya bonehead

[@fomalhauto]

@@thepeddle The 40 isn't everything Jerry Rice ran 40 in 4.6 he was very fast on the field There is a reason why Julian was made a punt returner he was very fast on the field btw Julian had a very fast time in 3 cone drill

[@segatasanshiro21]

It's not an Edelnut clip without a Belicheck impersonation 🤣

[@guanaco103]

Pats Nation loves you buddy !

[@craigar1112]

18 to 20 week season every year says it all..that was a great 20 years.

[@leeroussel9888]

Thank you for being vulnerable.. and a real man Edelman.. you a true warrior.. hated you winning with pats tho.. 😂

[@ppumpkin3282]

Anyone ever see the Edelman utube video on retirement: He walked on the field at Gillette pulled out his flip phone said "I'm done here, beam me up scotty" and a big transport beam came down and he vaporatized. Great video if you could find it - I am sure it's still on utube.

[@william7th88]

Thanks for the many good years of football

[@stephenchapman4534]

i was so surprised he didnt go down to tampa with tom and gronk

[@robertthomas8866]

Thanks Jules the man

[@feedthesnake3394]

it's beautiful because it isn't endless

[@Dman4901]

Love welker and thought he would never be replaced …. BOOOOY was I wrong about that non sense I was thinking… Edelman not only replaced welker he made me forget about him sometimes 😂 Both legends tho😂

[@jovannycampas]

Dippn while hosting is awesome 😂

[@vietnameeseguy]

I still wish he would’ve gone and joined Brady and Gronk in Tampa😭😭

[@The_McD]

You left it all on the field Julien. The way you came back from the injury was impressive. In this league guys are trying to make a name for themselves. It was the right call to walk off into the sunset. 12 seasons. Amazing career.

[@gerardolopez3637]

I think Julian can still go you still got it

[@ronaldshiffman9171]

I am not sure people see this. They money is so big now, that good players, like Edelman, have $10, $15 million in the bank. Subconsciously he is asking himself, do I really want to go through training camp, work my ass off, and take big hits in games? There are a lot of players who subconsciously say 'no' to themselves.

[@JeffrikOG9]

Id retire so fast lol

[@drizzlybatgaming555]

An absolute New England legend Foxboro4ever!!!

[@treborheminway3814]

The emotional spark for the team when the chips were down.

[@bfunderb5899]

If he had pushed it, he might’ve gotten hurt badly in a way that was life altering. He looks healthy and like he’s still training in some form(s) and a lot of guys can’t say the same.

[@joseh9021]

Listen here edelnut thank you for retiring !!! Enjoy life and good luck to ya

[@Legendekilla]

I thought he wasn’t doing podcast any more

[@marcuscastillo514]

Aside from Brady, Jules is my all time favorite player.

[@danflenderson742]

Love the show. Get Sam back on!

[@AidanHolland]

No. Just no.

[@AidanHolland]

That guy was incredibly annoying and frankly as a comedian supriseingly unfunny.

[@rodbutler4054]

After working with the GOAT TB and getting physically beat up by the defense, there is not much incentive to be on a second rate team and endure more pain for a coach who has passed his peak?

[@deadraider420]

Julian mad when mac got run over by Jones for the TD win was epic. Dude is a true competitor

[@keith4826]

Edel-Nut set my hot tub at 103… get me a Gatorade and don’t fook it up …. Lol….

[@sh1nypantsgaming661]

My all time favorite patriot. Named my son after him.

[@houseofchinn6112]

One of the few remaining Reebok players left

[@1988ZER]

Dana definitely talking to people in the locker room about their next fight 😂. Who's he kidding

[@joeykapryan2572]

Miss ya boy

[@UnKnown-nq5hj]

Cam & Edelman were a great connection for as short as it was 😕

[@chetgray2424]

I’ll be there at Canton when you’re in the Hall of Fame buddy!

[@pwrong6450]

I pray Tony Ferguson sees this and gets inspired! He definitely is a warrior!

[@B.o.o.L]

My only regret is when i stopped chasing my dream to be in the NFL. For a stupid reason too

[@stephanea5364]

What was the reason

[@houseofchinn6112]

​@@stephanea5364 answered a bot

[@metfan4evr]

Great explanation. In any profession you should get out before you start to embarrass yourself.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

Hate the Patriots but actually have come to like Edelnut a bit with these podcasts

[@Jay-hj5tl]

I don't know where he was born or raised. But as far as us here in the "Live Free or Die" state are concerned he might as well be blood immediate family. So no matter where he was from he is ours now :) and we are so proud of him...he left right and never sells out Pat's Nation....hint hint Brady

[@williamh.miller1956]

Great player

[@mikethomas3069]

They say slater is a HOF... If he is YOU DEFINITELY ARE.... Little superman