It is safe to say the former teammates of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady and Julian Edelman, had a bond. With three Super Bowl titles combined, the duo solidify their names in the New England Patriots ‘record books and fans’ hearts. Brady paid tribute to Edelman on Monday after the wide receiver officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
The source of their chemistry is a challenge to determine. Maybe it’s because they were both late-backers. Maybe it’s because two guys with California roots were only destined for greatness after joining New England. Brady would complete 571 passes to Edelman, more than any other receiver in his career. Whatever the reason, the football world was happy to witness a very special connection between the two.
Brady acknowledges Edelman’s impact on his career in a long post on social media.
‘I’m at the top of the list because when I sometimes felt down and sorry for myself, you were just there to pick me up. You were as tough as I could be, and I love you for everything you did to make our teams as great as they can be. ‘
Here’s what Brady had to say via Instagram after Edelman announced his retirement: