FOXBORO — Julian Edelman has the itch.
Retirement has handled the Patriots legend effectively since he hung up his cleats two years in the past, however as he returned to the again fields at Gillette Stadium as a particular visitor at Thursday’s coaching camp apply, there was one thing about it that obtained his juices flowing.
“Of course you get the itch. I’m a football player,” Edelman stated. “You love football. Especially when you get to see a group of guys that are coming together and working hard. It’s not too hot today and the practice wasn’t too long, it’s a little different from when I was playing. But it’s still football, so you definitely miss it.”
Edelman has and can proceed to keep away from scratching that itch, however as he continues his post-playing media profession, he nonetheless loves the Patriots. He’s doing his greatest to assist them from afar.
That consists of giving Patriots quarterback Mac Jones some useful recommendation – and in a novel methodology.
“Jules has been awesome. I always text him. He sends voice memos, it’s kind of interesting,” Jones stated. “He does a great job communicating. He loves the Patriots and is just an all-time Patriot. We see him on the film all the time and any questions I have for him, he always answers. I don’t know him that well, but every time I’ve talked to him, he’s just been awesome. He’s been a good resource for us.”
Edelman stated he’s preferred what he’s seen from Jones because the quarterback and new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien proceed to get acquainted.
“I’ve seen all good things,” Edelman stated. “What people don’t realize in this part of training camp, it’s not always drawn up to look like it should be a great play. A lot of times, they’re testing guys and the defense has multiple different looks and the offense isn’t game-planning for certain looks, you go in for controlled chaos. You kind of want to see how guys react to certain looks and things. It’s pretty good, and I’m excited to see him continue to work with Billy O.”
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