5 most entertaining Boston sports athletes of all-time
By Jack Cote
2. The Man who wanted to take Tom Brady’s Job
This tiny rookie once told the front office he was going to be the quarterback. The former quarterback of Kent State, Julian Edelman has become the most excellent wingman Tom Brady could ever ask for.
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Well, for starters, he has the best beard in Boston, no question. There is no Jordan without Pippen or peanut butter without jelly. The same goes for the dynamic Brady-Edelman duo. Brady doesn’t have six rings if Edelman isn’t on the field.
The catch against Atlanta, his Super Bowl MVP, and the first person I have ever seen constantly willing to get hit in the head by three defenders at the same time. He sacrificed his body and, at times, seemed to risk his life for New England fans.
He’s the most captivating football player ever to play in New England. Watching this five-foot ten-inch squirrel go over the middle to keep a drive alive on a 4th and 12, down 6, with 2 minutes to go, is stressful, yet exhilarating.