The New England Patriots had one of the best dynasties in all of sports from 2014-2019, and it was led by two men head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.
Belichick and Brady won six Super Bowls together, three from 2014 to 2019, and although those two were the main factors in the Patriots’ success, tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Julian Edelman also played a major role.
Brady left New England in 2020 and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Gronkowski came out of retirement to join him.
The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback wanted Edelman to join him at his new home, but the star wide receiver had other plans.
Julian Edelman Rejects Brady To Stay With The New England Patriots
A video clip was going around social media on Friday from Patriots reporter Mike Kadlick that showed Brady and Edelman, and the wide receiver was asked if it ever crossed his mind when Brady and Gronk went to Tamapa if he also wanted to go.
Edelman stated,” Brady called him, but he rejected his offer.
Tom Brady confirms that there was an attempt to get Julian Edelman to join forces with he and Gronk in Tampa Bay.
Edelman: “He called me.”
Brady: “He rejected me.”(YT: @TomBrady) pic.twitter.com/vZPeBilRcA
— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) September 12, 2024
It would’ve been neat to see Brady and Edelman team up in Tampa, but Edelman wanted to be a one-team guy, and he was able to end his career with New England after the 2020 season.
Many Patriots fans took to social media to thank Edelman for not leaving for Tampa in 2020, and here are some of the reactions.
Jules is the man.
— Royal Slade (@RoyalSlade1) September 12, 2024
Jules is a Bill guy. He loves him
— Emily (@yuhfahv) September 12, 2024
Forever NE
— Patricia (@pkrush) September 13, 2024
True patriot
— Celtics Forever☘️☘️☘️ (@TatumOwnsLeBum) September 13, 2024
Julian Edelman a true Patriot! 🏈❤️
And, a great Boston sports fan … love ya Jules!🤟— Ed (@Ed32589825) September 13, 2024
Jules is truly #FoxboroForever
— C-Burk (@ConnorWBurk) September 13, 2024
