The Great Julian Edelman Debate: Overrated or Underrated?

Julian Edelman has an incredible story of evolving from an overlooked college quarterback to a Super Bowl MVP-winning NFL wide receiver, but despite his success over his career, the general opinion surrounding him as a player is a relatively mixed bag compared to other top talents in the league. This video breaks down the arguments for and against Edelman as a top tier receiving talent, and briefly touches on his case for the Hall of Fame that has bubbled up since his performance in Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams.
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[@isaacm.t4153]

Considering he was a 7th rd pick who wasnt supposed to come close to what he's accomplished... He can't possibly be overrated imo

[@jacobmeglich6699]

Isaac Matthew Torres true but Tom Brady was a 6th round pick and we weren’t saying he was underrated/overrated Because of his selection lol and I think Edelman was underrated obviously but at this point in his career and where he gets picked fantasy lol I think he’s slightly overrated for his production and regular season but is one of the best playoff players ever lol it just sucks his team can make the playoffs without Edelman even playing a regular szn game lol so it’s hard to point out his value

[@Simpnamedslickback]

Isaac Matthew Torres what does his draft selection have to do with anything?

[@iamhungey12345]

His draft selection has no bearing on how he is viewed right now.

[@balfizan]

I have had a great many Pats fans say he is the best receiver in the NFL and at no point in his career was that true. I mean he's really good and one of the best slot receivers but there are buts about him. Do I think he deserves to be in the HoF? Unclear as of yet and signs point to no. Although some guys have gotten into the Hall based almost solely on their Postseason performances and he has had a HoF postseason career. He's a conundrum but then thats why this video was made about him.

[@ppumpkin3282]

Make no sense. If anything it means his underrated, Listen to Dion Sanders. He had the best 40 time in his class.

[@michaelcondrey3510]

I believe “clutch” is the best word to describe him.

[@noah_that_bills_fan1613]

He's much of the reason why Tom Brady is a system Quarterback.

[@y_so_serious8778]

@@noah_that_bills_fan1613 He is having more sucess in tampa then new england today. Calling him a system qb at this point is stupid.

[@damianmontesinos8908]

@@y_so_serious8778 no he’s not

[@y_so_serious8778]

@@damianmontesinos8908 well he is because he now has actual weapons in tampa.

[@danielboyce191]

@@y_so_serious8778 a system QB isn’t even a bad thing you can call almost every player in the nfl a system player, why should you criticize someone for playing in their role and doing it at an elite level

[@12packersfan]

He’s not overrated or underrated, he’s exactly what people say: a decent regular season receiver who has historically performed well in the playoffs

[@Mindedllama2098]

12 PackersFan I completely agree but it also helps that his entire team preforms phenomenal in the playoffs

[@cidiose]

word.

[@dannyboiii342]

Explained it better that i could 👌

[@mr.generic5100]

True but it's worth noting that Edelman has 1400 yards in 9 playoff runs, while Larry Fitzgerald has 942 yards across 4 playoff runs, playing for the patriots has its advantages.

[@yaboyisaac354]

Mr. Generic they’re roles are completely different though. Of course a slot in a dink and dunk offense won’t have as much yards per game as a deep threat wide out

[@AzureKite]

He's definitely a Patriots hall of famer though. One of the greatest to don the jersey.

[@keithholding2183]

Underrated or overrated, watching this guy play is a work of art.

[@eldjr1104]

... and an inspiration.

[@hogant.551]

Here u a real work of art...... Plop💩

[@PLandPain]

Hogan Turd stfu

[@henryha835]

How?

[@nigward2073]

Hogan T. Stfu up

[@jondonom]

He's like Gronk, when your in the playoffs with everything on the line. You got julilian and gronk to fall back on. That's something numbers and pro bowls cant do.

[@TarmaanProductions]

So are you saying that Larry Fitzgerald is worse than Julian Edelman?

[@feroxk.9266]

@@TarmaanProductions simply put: different role. larry cant do what julian does and vice versa. julian is too small to be a wide out but dominates from the slot more than most wideouts can ever do.

[@TarmaanProductions]

Ferox K. Shit I never thought of it that way but at this point Edelman is better than fitz and I was not knocking on Edelman at all, I think he’s really good and I’m a fan but somethings just needed to be put differently

[@burgerman9997]

Larry Fitzgerald is Larry Fitzgerald. Julian Edelman is Julian Edelman and Troy Brown. Played offense and defense were both clutch both killer on trick plays solid in kick return. Damn better entertaining to watch than most too. So what about Brady he wasn't what made them who they are they still had to actually do what they did.

[@hawktm2001]

I think you honestly forgot to mention how well he blocks. He is easily one of the best run blocking WRs. Even with that. Great video man! Keep up the videos!

[@Grandizer8989]

Ethan Benoit agree all the way....

[@addingletters465]

He played defense as well..

[@JaysonMcLeod]

Not to discredit this but he’s a slot receiver not a wide out. It’s expected as these guys tend to be a tight end or replacing a tight end. And he doesn’t block better than gronk did. Super nit picky but I think it’s an important distinction

[@cam42704]

Jayson Mcleod I played slot or Y whatever you wanna call it and it’s nowhere close to a Tight End.

[@thomascoburn5481]

Yep he's a great blocker

[@goatfilms9549]

I'm glad you didn't bring up pro bowls because it's the dumbest thing to go off in the NFL Ex: Mitchell Schwartz is a 3 time all pro including one first team all pro but yet no pro bowls.

[@beastmode218]

And it doesn't even hurt Edelman as he would've made it in 2016 but got taken off cause well he was in the superbowl

[@xposegawd9710]

Facts probowls are a joke

[@beaujacobs8294]

Totally agree. As a packers fan, seeing Bahktiari be probably the best guard in football and recognised as an all pro multiple times, but snubbed by the pro bowl, it’s not an accurate look at the leagues best. Tribitsky is a pro bowler now... enough said

[@mav367]

Pro bowls are voted on who goes to it

[@damianmontesinos8908]

But does he have an all pro

[@jackoshmako1193]

Bro keep up this grind someone get this man to 100k

[@808mixedup3]

Jacko Shmako11 fr his videos are really great.

[@lgrw9883]

Ya. But kollman is better

[@bigbrownie930]

Lol ur grammar

[@dafreshprincestolemehbitch6340]

True, I was subbed before he hit 5k. Ever done I saw the great content of that video he did on Derrick Henry I knew he’d blow up.

[@jackoshmako1193]

Big Brownie wtf u talking about

[@jamesgrubinskasdc1538]

The guy is relentless, great player and fun to watch! 3 rings and who knows what would've happened if he played in the Eagles SB. Thanks Jules for all the great games!

[@Koltenk89]

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[@niktorres6817]

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[@nitziniederkofler3229]

Nik Torres don‘t forget KTO

[@pizzacatyt]

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[@Zaluskowsky]

just stumbled through this door, as i m from germany an NFL isnt that big of a thing here. but since a few years friends of me been nagging me into watching more games, we take day after Bowl off etc. great insight and infos here. and thanks for the other mentioned channels. surely will fill up my free time

[@randomshortz17]

*Bills Fan* he is more underrated than overrated.

[@jacobmeglich6699]

He’s gonna lead the league in drops 2 years running now lmao

[@PaulGaither]

Is Edelman overrated or underrated? If you think he belongs in the Hall of Fame, then you are overrating him. If you think that he is a replaceable cog in a system, then he is underrated. This is a solid video. Thanks, signed an Edelman fan.

[@broncogray1483]

I couldn’t have said it better.

[@PaulGaither]

@Gaming Legend - Thanks.

[@leaderbrandon8134]

He’ll definitely make the Pats hall of fame and I wouldn’t be surprised if his Jersey is retired. As for the NFL hall of fame, I’m sure his catch vs the Falcons but I’m not sure his individual stats will allow him to be inducted as a player.

[@jacobmeglich6699]

Leaderbrandon I don’t think he should make the actual HOF cuz the pats can make the playoffs without Edelman even playing and as great as his playoff and super bowl games are, the pats still would probably have at least 5 rings without Edelman, but for sure is a New England legend and they aren’t forgetting him any time soon

[@christianharding5681]

How would he go to the Hall. He is the 2nd best playoff receiver. With the 2nd most yards

[@a11nitro]

The only relevant argument against Edelman is the player throwing to him. Underrated as hell.

[@rileymcmonigle9614]

Also all the other reasons from the video.

[@killerboy-cw1wg]

Alfred Closson without Tom Edelman would be a nobody

[@jeremygregory5258]

@@killerboy-cw1wg that's not true without coach belichick he would be a nobody coach belichick was the one who gave him a shot for all we know if tom never played belichick could have found someone else just as talented as tom it all comes down to coach with the Patriots not the QB

[@jacobmeglich6699]

Sho Tohara stop The disrespect for welker lol branch was only good with Brady throwing him it that’s tru and welker was older when he left and was the 3rd option in Denver and still put up respectable number for being a old slot receiver

[@NATURALGAMING]

Riley McMonigle no the other reasons are just reasons to say to make this vid in the first place

[@kylerbauer9776]

I love him on my team!! I don't care about anything cause he works so hard

[@CharlesbGallup]

That's my WR. Thank you so much for this. I'm so happy you did a video for Squirrel.

[@NicardoNeil]

The problem I always have with people crediting the Patriots "system" for the performance of its players (including Edelman and Brady) is this: those who say that can never actually explain what the "system" is and why it's somehow more important than the players. And secondly, if this system is so awesome and clearly effective (who wins more than the Pats?) Then why doesn't EVERY team do it in a league often described as a "copycat league"? The fact they don't is a strong indication that you need certain types of players to run it.

[@paulwilliams2024]

Nicardo Neil exactly the system is basically a plan the coaches have but the right players are needed to Execute the plan . Great coaching is must but The right Players are also a must !

[@govols2214]

The “system” is the reason you can put Matt Cassell, Jacoby Brissett or Jimmy Garropolo and the Pats wont miss a beat

[@govols2214]

The system is the reason why in the Divisional round of the 28-3 SB year, Brady can Complete 47.4% of his throws, throw 2 INT's, have a 68.6 Passer Rating and still win by 18 points (Pats beat same playoff team earlier in the year by 27 with Jacoby Brissett at QB)

[@DieFlabbergast]

The other teams don't have a Bill Belichick: they haven't yet worked out how to mass-produce him. That's why. You don't need "certain types of players," you just need a certain type of head coach.

[@NicardoNeil]

None of you have answered the question: what is the system? And of course the easy (lazy) response from most people on this topic is usually WELL LOOK AT WHAT THEY DID WITH MATT CASSELL!!! Ok, let's actually look at that. Sure they still won 11 games. But that same team, with exactly the same players led by Brady, won 18 straight games the season before. A 7 game difference. Also, the offence was significantly better with Brady than without (from historically good to good enough). That matters guys. And of course you'll find one or two games where Brady plays bad and they still win. No one said Bill wasn't a great coach or that Brady was perfect. But look over the course of a whole season or the whole 20 years of this run and you see that Brady is just as critical to this "system". Bill himself says it: PLAYERS win games. Doesn't matter what the "system" is.

[@bearbrand6626]

Jules isn't a HOFer (yet, anyway), but I trust Deion Sanders' opinion that he's still underrated in the league.

[@AvatarNutrition]

Just behind Michael Jackson in total career yards... Yes you read that correctly.

[@DaDualityofMan]

Lol I my comment is almost exactly the same.

[@AvatarNutrition]

@@DaDualityofMan Great minds sir 💪🏽

[@DaDualityofMan]

@@AvatarNutrition Facts

[@beastmode218]

Wait what? Are you sure?

[@AvatarNutrition]

@@beastmode218 yup got to 9:26 in the video, lol

[@mangomangay7747]

He's only been a full time receiver in 13, 14, 15, 16, and 18, so it isn't particularly fair to to judge him based off of when he was barely getting any playing time. Reminder that Lynn Swann never had a 1000 yard season.

[@mangomangay7747]

​@Sho Tohara Stanley Morgan, Charlie Joiner, Don Maynard, James Lofton, Art Monk, Steve Largent, Paul Warfield, . All of these players were in Swann's era, and they were all better than he was. Swann got in off the back of the Steel Curtain. Hell, Don Hutson managed a 1000 yard season 31 years before Swann was drafted, and in only 11 games. Edelman is a better player than Lynn Swann, especially considering Edelman's prowess as a blocker.

[@jacobmeglich6699]

Mango Mangay you really just compared Edelman to Lynn swann lmao swan was the number 2 receiver in a running league on a running team, and literally had one of the best super bowl performances and his highlights for a 70s player is better than all the guys you just named even tho they have better stats

[@jacobmeglich6699]

Mango Mangay Steve largent was great but he was the number 1 on a bad, passing team lol that pretty much means garbage time stats and part of the reason he was the first receiver to 100 touchdowns lol and his career highlight is a tackle off a int, Lynn swan was making football must see with some of his catches especially in that super bowl

[@MalevolentElephant]

Most underrated receiver maybe ever

[@ferratorr1033]

Let’s not forget he played DB for a season, his willingness and heart to do whatever he has to do to succeed in the league and for his team is what’s truly underrated.

[@hobbesb9597]

Erik Lerström lol

[@bobbob-iv4we]

im willing to bet any nfl caliber player would ve willing to do this, so no. its not special

[@ferratorr1033]

bob bob There are plenty of cases of players refusing to switch positions, least of all players doing it mid season where they’d never previously done it.

[@xposegawd9710]

Factssss

[@Dslayer066]

i remember seen him with slater and i was like what the fuck is edelman doing there, that was like on 2013 maybe

[@aroobism]

Hey KZbin I think your thing is broken Set the edge has less then a mill subs

[@xposegawd9710]

Facts

[@leightonrocheleau2849]

I always forget he doesn’t have 1 million

[@dafreshprincestolemehbitch6340]

Oh trust me he’s gonna blow up in no time.

[@adrianburnette4467]

Dude won sb mvp without peds how does that not legitimize his carreer hes the best slot receiver of all time 2nd all time in receiving yards in the playoffs he can be a #1 WR as well plus can play DB QB RB as well dudes the epitomy of grinding and hard work over talent

[@jakemf1]

Adrian Burnette facts

[@bretthulett1985]

Lmao he's not even close to being the best slot WR in Patriots history.

[@adrianburnette4467]

@@bretthulett1985 who u gonna say is the best ? Welker ? Givens ???? Hell Naw Edelman is the best slot in patriot history welker cost us 2 SBs

[@bretthulett1985]

Welker was vastly superior.

[@adrianburnette4467]

@@bretthulett1985 not really dude welker wasnt as clutch as edelman

[@johnbaker5557]

Everyone would love to have a player like Edelman on their team hes got heart, great hands and incredible knowledge of the game. Theres a lot of slot receivers that dont line up outside the numbers frequenly because they get their work done in the slot. For example, Micheal Beasley, Randall Cobb, and even Cooper Kupp who sadly went down with an injury last season. Theres plenty more, but some people try and disregard that these players are good just because they arent Odell, Julio or Antonio Brown. If Edelman didnt go down in the preseason two years ago I think Brady wouldve put up 600 yards in that superbowl instead of 505. Great video though! Edelman is a savage.

[@mpnextweswalker]

Underrated this dude would fight for every yard.

[@a.s.301]

Can you please make a video about the inspiring story of Browns WR Damon sheehy-guiseppi?

[@megadouche]

Flemlo Raps did a video about him

[@ajourneyfulfilled136]

Jason S. This

[@DiGreatDestroyer]

I’d say wait until he either makes the team or fails to do so, doing something centered on him while such an important thing for him is gonna be decided in a month seems premature.

[@rivolverocelot3010]

Deon said he is heavily under rated....all I need to hear really

[@dixoncider1789]

rivolver ocelot mike Wallace has 2000 more career yards than Edelman!! He is SUPER overrated

[@goldgaming3080]

Dixon Cider should’ve ran the ball idiot

[@messi12knight]

Dixon Cider nice job running the ball 👍

[@nickjefee783]

it’s the red gloves

[@DaquanTheWalrus]

One of the greatest post season players of all time, no debate. Right up there with Rice and Fitzgerald and who knows what else he could accomplish

[@jacobmeglich6699]

He’s a system dudes bouta lead the league in drops again

[@DaquanTheWalrus]

@@jacobmeglich6699 It's not postseason yet ;)

[@jacobmeglich6699]

@DaquanTheWalrus nick foles says the same

[@DaquanTheWalrus]

@@jacobmeglich6699 Nice one!

[@fabianmarcetic3232]

He’s a hall of famer: •very tough considering his size •3x super bowl champion 1x super bowl MVP •can make trick plays with his throwing arm •not only is he a good receiver today, he was a SEVENTH ROUNDER

[@salsa5316]

Fabian - Canadian hell yah

[@sterlingwilliams8645]

Has he ever been considered one of the very best at his position? No. Therefore he's not a HOF at this point in his career.

[@fabianmarcetic3232]

Sterling Williams sorry but that’s a terrible argument

[@sterlingwilliams8645]

@@fabianmarcetic3232 it's really the only argument. By your logic you're saying Deion Branch should also be in the HOF. Which he shouldn't be and isn't.

[@fabianmarcetic3232]

Sterling Williams I just feel like he’s good but maybe you’re right

[@acidwizard6528]

This video was a perfect illustration of what was wrong with this year's Patriots offense. Edelman is great in the slot, but without any other talent around him to draw coverage the way Gronk did in the past, Edelman was unable to beat opponents as they were able to focus on him as the Patriots only viable receiving option.

[@sebastianzavala4478]

Imo, Slot receivers are a different breed, you can't compare them to regular wide outs. Imagine if slot receivers were its own specialized position. Both Edelman and Welker would be in the HoF no questions asked.

[@Icouldntpickone]

Welker is a HOFer, imo to be in the HOF you have to be one of the most dominant players at your time. Wes and Brady were damn near unstoppable, and he has the stats to prove he may have been the best receiver for one or 2 seasons. He’s a HOFer. As much dominance as Edelman has done in the playoffs, he’s not a HOFer because he doesn’t have an argument to be the best receiver at any point in his career

[@sloppyy]

edelman has been the starting outside WR for the patriots for over half a decade now, he's not just a slot guy like welker was

[@robbobgotajob9729]

I know a youtuber who is underated.

[@yd945]

Brett colmen

[@spa7us]

shots rust youtubee

[@solem26]

RoguePepper 9606 that sounds about right

[@jstenhouse22]

Strong Opinion Sports

[@tdrivers1102]

Underrated*

[@alexfinney3544]

Good video I I love seeing your video on my inbox every Friday. But on the topic of Julian Edelman not finishing a lot of a Seasons you should go more into his stats in those seasons and you would see how quickly he almost gets to a thousand yards. Last year for example Miss for games and still almost got 800 yards it's it's very impressive not a lot of receivers can miss the amount of games that he does and still pull up near a thousand yards a season. Again love the videos keep them up!

[@frankthetank7187]

Whenever someone mentions the PED, I still ask what drug caused him to fail. To my knowledge, that information was never released, and with what happened with Quinn the other day, I opt to not side with the NFL's punishment policy and decision making

[@devinmccourty1500]

6:51 I don’t think PEDs should be a focus of this debate as a result of how ridiculous the NFL clearly is with their PED policy. I don’t hear anyone talking about Thomas Davis or Antonio Gates’s hall of fame candidacy being called into doubt as a result of their PED suspensions (as well as still being players talked about positively off the field). Anyway great video keep up the good work 👍

[@matthewmorris2972]

Plus he tested positive for an unknown substance not something on the banned list.

[@matthewmorris2972]

@@BradyIsAfagInHeat “The evidence suggests that (Edelman) approached a woman on the dance floor and took her hand briefly. Review of the videotape indicates that the physical contact between the two was fleeting, prosecutors say, and did not meet the elements of any crime,” the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.

[@Vestige98]

@@matthewmorris2972 So he touched her hand and people are thinking it's sexual assault? Time to put physical bubbles around people now, can't even bump in to them or you catch a case.

[@eshai27]

@@coughfee_beans Daaaaamn

[@zacbouch42]

My theory about Edleman is that he wants to be Tom Bradys friend so badly he will grind himself into the ground for every inch. Its a strange dynamic, but its paid off for him, especially in the playoffs. Combine that with the patriots scheme and you get a regular guy playing above his potential.

[@AJ-cf4sm]

I'm not 100% sure about that, but when I think about Edelman, it's like he's Tom Brady personal wide receiver, instead of just a receiver that shares Brady's team

[@caverramos7581]

Edelman and Brady are just a mgic duo, plain and simple. They make magic together and have provided us with so many dramatic performances that they seem to be protagonists of an epic fantasy novel jajaj

[@michaelwilhelm157]

What a dumbass comment.

[@zacbouch42]

@@michaelwilhelm157 Well firstly, if you disagree, at least say why. Secondly, Brady has played with WR like randy moss who have way more pedigree than Edleman. The connection is not that amazing. An amazing rapport isnt 7 yard slants for 15 plays like TB and JE does. So my theory is just based on the fact that JE will grind to the ends of the world to be Toms guy.

[@bryandoherty4967]

We back here yet again after today. He truly is one of a kind

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

The BEST Slot man there ever was !!! Totally clutch WR and tough !!!

[@dayburks]

Facts

[@spamz619]

Ty Hilton and jarvis Landry are slot wrs

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@@spamz619 Great players, but they don't live in the Slot like Jewels !! : D They go deep often, Edelman don't.

[@bretthulett1985]

Not even remotely close to the best slot WR in Patriots history.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@@bretthulett1985 Clueless sorry !

[@CoachellaAngel]

People say Eli Manning is HOF because of two post season runs behind great defenses, Edelman deserves to be a future HOF because he’s dominant in the postseason and has a Super Bowl MVP trophy plus 3 titles.

[@bretthulett1985]

Eli Manning is also top 8 all time in passing yards and TDs. Edelman has never been top 8 in yards or TDs in a single season!

[@Thelowestofthelowtiers]

So...he's the best average WR who ever played? He's no Calvin Johnson,but hes better than a majority of today's receivers. Hell,HE WAS THE ONLY WR IN HIS DRAFT CLASS TO STILL EVEN BE HERE AND DOMINATING WHILE BEING IN THE 7TH ROUND!

[@trevorcobelo1381]

That’s the thing, he doesn’t dominate

[@zeekeeren8423]

@@trevorcobelo1381 he doesn't but he's one of those players who'll step up when needed.

[@beastmode218]

@@trevorcobelo1381 He destroyed the Chargers star studded defense with 140 yards in the playoffs. Foh with that "Doesn't dominate a game" nonsense.

[@Scapo10]

He wasn't even a WR when drafted... They converted him later...

[@FantasyCouch]

You’re killing the game bro. Love your vids

[@johnathanbernard9262]

You’re going to be one of the big football you tubers just give it time. 🔥

[@Swagner17]

Julian was my biggest inspiration when I played football as a white slot receiver

[@anthonygrizzly6924]

Watching the video while counting down the last minutes at work. Great way to start the weekend. Great content bro, keep it up 💪

[@kingcobra2596]

The only thing underrated about Julian Edelman is his beard. That beard is in competition with Harden's beard for the best beard in professional sports.

[@Pantherfighter]

What about weddle?

[@cameronwhorf9546]

Edelman is so underrated that I can’t even believe people think he is over rated. He has had 1400 yards and 5 touchdowns in 9 postseasons while not even being Brady’s number one target. And in his first 3 season he only had 75 receiving yards in the postseason. (And that is because he was being started behind Wes Walker) He is second behind Jerry rice in receiving yards all time in the postseason. And finally every one knows how dynamic the Patriots offense is and that Bill Belichick will never over use a guy. Bill is always scheming and changing up game plans. Edelman will never be treated like a number one guy on the offense because of it and even then he has put up unbelievable numbers...

[@braydenturcotte4079]

Wheater people say he’s underrated or overrated it doesn’t matter to me. Julian Edelman is still my favorite football player of all time (yes even above Brady) and nothing is going to change that

[@mikesiller2917]

Brayden Turcotte same. For me it’s him and 2nd favorite Earl Thomas. Above everyone. I play football on college in Mexico and I had the same “issues” like Edelman when I was younger. I mean: too small, not fast enough, not strong enough. But now I grew in every aspect. And that’s why I see JE11 like an example of what small guys can do with a big heart.

[@ihaveasmallpenis2484]

What happened to Danny amendola

[@chrissikora8097]

3:31 Superbowl 49...That Hit Cam Chancellor put on Edelman on 3rd & long and he ate it and bounced off the turf like nothing happened.... who does that!?!?!

[@AF-sb3jk]

People are forgetting the first 4 years of his career he was the Punt Returner and 3rd WR on a team with 2 strong tight ends. Billichick tends to sit players as well which people still seem to miss. He'll sit players out for portions of the season to save them for the end of the season. He's been doing this since the Troy Brown Days. On a normal team with normal coaches he'd be a solid 1000 yard for 10 years receiver.

[@DieFlabbergast]

How come he hasn't yet received an MVB (Most Valuable Beard) award?

[@andrecrosby7032]

His willingness to do his job for the team without as much as a blink and his clutch catches, in particular the Superbowls, puts him right up there with Rice. He has outperformed all receivers during playoffs and Superbowls. Classically never overrated is #11. WE ARE THE BEST EVER!! Peace

[@joeforbes3716]

He is honestly a hall of famer, sometimes, like in Edelman’s case, you just have to give him the respect because he’s been an integral piece of the Patriots dynasty. Someone with a similar amount of receiving yards who is in the Hall is Lynn Swann, who was an important piece of the Steelers dynasty in the 70s and had a Super Bowl MVP, yes his athletic prowess is greater than that of Edelman,and in the 70s it wasn’t as much a passing game, but their careers are pretty similar, and both deserve to be in the HOF.

[@rnespecl5924]

Before I even watch. As a Pat's fan im excited af. I think Edelman is top 5 wr but I'm biased. Also video 10/10 as always.

[@clutchjuggler8596]

Rnespec L Him being a Top 5 Wide Receiver is a joke.

[@maxpriceisthebest]

Who here after he retired?

[@fendii6395]

I switched from Safety to Slot receiver In 2013 for middle school and haven’t looked back since. I molded the way i Played and ran my routed from julian edleman (and Julio Jones when he plays slot). I can honestly say J.E is truly sum special and will always have a special place in my heart. Sure he isn’t much of a regular season 1000 yd receiving every year type of receiver. But he is Extremely dependable and hella clutch when he needs to be. He may not be INSTANT HOF material but you gotta respect what he does and his impact on the field.

[@michaelwilhelm157]

The biggest, fastest and strongest players are rarely the ones that end up in the Hall of Fame. He is Brady's go-to guy because he delivers time and time again. Stats and analytics don't win games. Brady and Edelman do!

[@jacobmeglich6699]

Michael Wilhelm Brady throwing to anyone seems to work lol and let’s not say Edelman was his go to when Gronk has literally been apart of that team since 2010

[@rivalbarley6320]

Edelman didnt even rlly play for his first few years and ppl say he had a lot of playoff games and tom brady bruh jerry rice had like 17 playoff appearances and montana and young

[@butitaintralphthough6705]

“focus on your content and entertainment, and the audience will come” -Grant Thompson keep up the outstanding work

[@mcfrisko834]

Edelman will make HOF!!! Just watch

[@xaviervega468]

To be fair about it, if Lynn Swann is in you can make an argument for Edelman. Don't think it will happen though.

[@TheNewMode]

great opinions backed by facts, great music, great video. This video is possibly more underrated than julian edelman

[@benjamingill1090]

Thank you! I’ve been requesting this for a while

[@kevinm8865]

2nd-most post season receiving yards ... after the great Jerry Rice? Numerous clutch catches. Game winners? Not HOF material? Please. The other receivers on that list ahead of him ... I doubt many of them were as effective on their teams as Edelman is on his. He better be HOF ... he and Welker. The slot receiver story can't be told without those two.

[@bretthulett1985]

If Edelman has 4 more 1,000 yard seasons he might get considered for the HOF. If he plays like has the rest of his career, there is absolutely no chance. Whoever brought him up in voting would be a laughing stock.

[@jacobmeglich6699]

He’s a system who drops a lot

[@scarzandy436]

He’s a bum

[@blackanimelover18]

Good God you're an idiot.

[@kevinm8865]

@@blackanimelover18 How so? This is not a rhetorical question either. Please name other receivers as or more clutch than Edelman. Then please answer if those receivers are in or will likely be HOF.

[@harrisongilbert5534]

You are really great at this man.

[@pachmanpacheco]

He'll probably make the HOF considering Lynn Swann has about as many yards and did most of his damage in the post-season.

[@Abram_]

Lynn Swan played in a totally different era and is considered one of the best ever. Edelman isn't even top 15 right now...

[@pachmanpacheco]

@@Abram_ Lol name me names. Nobody considers Swann as the best ever, that's comical. That made my day. Thanks lol.

[@julianrodriguez6465]

roberto pacheco nah he won’t make hall of fame. It’s all about stats and pro bowls now. He won’t make it.

[@goose5719]

@@pachmanpacheco Lynn swan has 21 more regular season tds than Edelman. He also lead the league in td receptions. Also in less playoff games and with significantly less receptions produced more tds than Edelmann. Swan did all this while playing in an era where they ran the ball 60 percent of the time. Edelmann is nice but not hall of fame worthy

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

He's a good receiver for that system. We've seen the Pats turn ok receivers into household names since their early 2000s dynasty. Back then it was Deion Branch and Troy Brown. Then they went with Welker. Now it's Edelman. It's not all system obviously, but it's a major part of it. I disagree in that saying Edelman is a product of the system is like saying Brady is a product of the system. When they gave Brady Deion and Brown, he made that work. Then they made the passing game more vertical with Stallworth and Moss... obviously he excelled there too. Then they gave him Hernandez and Gronk, and that worked. Then they went back to just Gronk and Edelman at the slot.... with White catching out of the backfield. That worked. So Brady has shown an ability to pass all kinds of ways. Edelman only plays the slot, short plays down the middle. It works very well because Edelman is great at it and Brady has been doing that for almost 20 years. Point is, I can't say Edelman is underrated anymore. People say he's one of the best in the league, which is not true. In terms of slot receivers only yes. In terms of wideouts, absolutely not.

[@diglo123]

I would take a lot of receivers over Julian Edelman but he is great for the patriots.

[@caverramos7581]

yeah, until you get into the post season, then it's edelman time

[@diglo123]

Caver Ramos yeah he is good in the post season.

[@ArmandoGarciaJr.]

Dudes honestly been one of my if not my all time favorite receiver to watch in the nfl

[@stevenhernandez3394]

Who’s here after he got arrested

[@donovancavender6835]

For what

[@andrewputnam2717]

@@donovancavender6835 he jumped on a car in Beverly hills nothing serious I don't even think charges were brought up

[@ohyup186]

Donovan Cavender was the way i is a time

[@tiffanilinn9971]

Coming from a falcons fan. He isn’t over rated or he isn’t under rated. He is perfect just they way he is. He has the catches and clutch drives to prove it

[@ElenasDad]

He's both underrated and overrated

[@michaelwilhelm157]

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[@barisisler716]

Nice video, thanks. Regarding some points mentioned in it: There are hardly any games where JE was schemed out, most recently Rams threw every player and coverage on him and could not do it. When he is healthy (since he took over his current role) he is always a factor. Also, don't forget proper scheming can limit even the most talented guys: recent example Pats limiting Hill to 1c/48y in AFCCG. So, I don't think that argument stands against Edelman. Other point, he does not always catch 40 yard bombs, true, but every team plays to their players strengths. JEs skill is route running, short area quickness and YAC ability. Every coach with a sound mind would use him in a similar role. I don't buy into the fact he would be an ordinary player in an other team. He would be used in the same way and he would produce the same way. His regular season stats are obvious but his playoff stats add up to like a full season where he has crazy numbers. And those are playoff games, meaning they are against the best competition at the biggest stage. To me, great players shine at the greatest moments. No one appreciates a guy who fades out when lights are the brightest. If HOF is a rank for great players, then JE is one. He has created so many unforgettable moments in playoffs and SBs. Also, don't forget Pats are 3-0 in SBs when JE11 played WR. He was not someone who just rode along in those journeys, the attitude he brought to the field changed the whole team.

[@lenoxx_s1884]

Brady is an overrated product of the patriots system

[@ferratorr1033]

Soda Biscuit Lol.

[@tacticalbacon8552]

Oh god poor thing it’s stupid

[@princem.8518]

I admire the quality of your videos. Great work!

[@stevenkishpaugh2191]

Underrated player, overrated legacy

[@NRF787]

Look, he did benefit greatly by playing for Belichick and Brady, and a big reason his postseason numbers are so good is because of how many playoff games the Patriots played in over his career, but its not just about the numbers; its how he got those numbers. Edelman consistently made clutch plays and caught clutch passes when his team needed him, and the toughness he showed, both physically and mentally, while doing so is what stands out the most to me.

[@trenpire]

do a video about how Matthew slater has had one of the most successful and weirdest careers in NFL history for his career and how he has been one of the only constants in the patriots dynasty

[@mikedangerdoes]

Well balanced and perfectly fair assessment. I'm a Edelman fanboy, and have been for many years. But even I have to agree with your result that the Hall of Fame is highly unlikely, based on stats at least. He will always be a legend in New England, though, as it should be. His value to the team is undeniable, even if he wouldn't have succeeded elsewhere or without the pieces around him. A great case of right man, right place, right time.

[@__sm1441]

I'm a pats fan so maybe I'm completely biased but I have always been completely against Edleman as a HoFer but that line about how he has undeniably changed the story of the NFL hit me pretty hard and now I think he's at least worthy of a nomination

[@ericgilman6170]

It's not the number of catches. It's the about the one's like 4th and 12 with a minute left. That's his legacy.

[@DanielSong39]

I think Julian Edelman will be remembered in the same vein as Deion Branch, Kevin Faulk, and James White: key contributors to Super Bowl teams who had their best moments in the biggest games.

[@evanwilliams6406]

Julian Edelman's a great player who is selfless and works hard at his craft, he deserves a lot of credit for what he has done. I used to admire the Jerry Rices, the Terrell Owens of this world, Julian Edelman plays the same way, it's a work of art.

[@Gamingetic]

I should start off by saying that I am NOT a Patriots fan. I am a die-hard Broncos fan until the day I forget what football is, or death. Figured I should say that before I say my opinion on the Julian Edelman HoF discussions. In my opinion, he’s not first ballot but he’s definitely in there. If you’re 2nd to Jerry Rice to anything you’re probably pretty damn good in this football league. Sure, it’s not very close but that’s a lot of yardage in the post-season. Not to mention he’s been to what, 5 or 6 Superbowls and has 3 won? That’s extremely impressive whether you’re in a scheme that uses you well or not. Sure, his regular season stats aren’t stunning, however it’s not always about the regular season. You see people talk about the greatest QBs of all time. Well, usually people either immediately go to total regular season passing yards, or number of Superbowls won. Most people would say Tom Brady because he’s up there in both of those charts, however Drew Brees, who is #1 in Passing Yards and Touchdowns, is barely regarded as a top 5 and sometimes a top 10 QB. Why? Superbowls. He has only been to one and has only won one. Aaron Rodgers, greatest QB from a skill perspective this league has ever seen. Only been to one Superbowl and has only won that one, making him maybe in the top 5. No, I don’t regard Julian Edelman as one of the top-tier receivers this league has ever seen. However, he has contributed to the greatest dynasty we have ever seen in many ways.

[@danieldeoliveira9107]

He’s a hof this is why this season he may have had the most drops but was dealing with so many injuries but decided to stay on the field and had one of his best seasons in receiving yards

[@ethanlarsen4644]

I’d bet he still makes the HoF. It’s true that his Regular Season stats aren’t anything jaw-dropping, but his stats for the Post-Season say something else. You usually see the best defenses in the Playoffs and for him to be second all time in Post Season Receiving Yards is something worth noting.

[@TheBrightSounds]

Like the great Drew Pearson... he was a QB that became great at the highest level at WR. It's like learning a new language late in life and making that language primary. Tough to do. Respect deserved.

[@willemdaho3]

I just now found this channel and I am in love with it. Thank you man. Subbed :)

[@canaldelociosportscards6543]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Josh-pm4qx]

I think Edelman belongs in the hall one day like maybe 20 years after retiring because his career still has a few good years left and his post season stats are so good. My problem with comparing him to Julio and other great receivers is that he kind of plays a different position than them. Ps love the videos man they are awesome

[@nicholasbrandao7847]

another great video!

[@jjm589]

Dang bro I am waiting for your video every single day!

[@jamesfitzgerald8267]

He's not overrated or underrated, he's just a great player that can do whatever the team needs him to do whenever they need him to, the guy even played DB at one point to help out, he was drafted in the 7th round, I say he's done very well considering what they expected from him.

[@callum1022]

He isn’t a Top 10/20 receiver ever but he is an amazing player who i would gladly take on my team

[@njongomato]

one of the most clutch and toughest players I've ever watched. HOF status in my books.

[@Greekwarrior-je1iy]

One of the BEST CLUTH SLOT WR's in the GAME and UNDERATED all he does is DELIVER stats will keep him out but he is a RARE WR!!!

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Seventh round slot guy and sixth round QB have formed an elite combo, can we give a little credit to Bill for selecting them, and to Josh for developing them?

[@randyneves9701]

You need a good system to be able to thrive, and that should not be an argument held against him. The Patriots have had many receivers be unable to play in the system because of how difficult it is to adjust to it, for example Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) could not get a grasp on how complicated the New England system is. And he was an absolute beast/highly talented receiver in his prime. Yes he may be a product of the Patriot system, but to use that as a negative has never made sense to me.

[@timwhite8685]

I would absolutely have no problems with him making the HOF. I no people will make the argument of his overall statistics compared to other HOF. But New England doesn't have 3 of the last 4 super bowls without him, and the 4th he missed the whole year.

[@sunshizzleyou]

- Set the Edge, anyway you could make about 200 more of these videos in the next week before my fantasy draft? Great, thanks...

[@mikehamelin7520]

the biggest knock on him is games played but he played behing Wes Welker. Both should be HoF. Wes's production at the position was incredible. it's a big reason Jules didn't get as many touches (besides injury) early in his pro career

[@sloppyy]

one thing i wanna point out is edelman has been playing as a primary outside WR for years now rather than just slot