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Julian Edelman officially announces his retirement from the NFL…
https://gutsmack.com ^ | Posted by Country Money on April 12, 2021 6:02 pm

Posted on 04/13/2021 12:01:37 PM PDT by Red Badger

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To: llevrok

I so enjoyed watching him play. He played 100% all the time, even in pre-season.

Crazy.

When I heard that he preferred the nickname “Squirrel” I thought...that was just so spot on. Squirrel.

Crazy.

I loved watching Welker play. Welker had talent, and he had guts.

But watching Edelman play...he had a sharp edge to him that I didn’t see in Welker...it was as if every single play and every single catch was a middle finger to someone...his old coaches, his opponents, his doubters, his critics...he had a chip on his shoulder, and never ever seemed to take his position on the team for granted.

And the thing that sticks out most to me is...when he was in big games, that was when he came up biggest and played above his level.

Rare indeed. I got a lot of enjoyment watching him play.


41 posted on 04/13/2021 1:06:56 PM PDT by rlmorel (Leftists are The Droplet of Sewage in a gallon of ultra-pure clean water.)
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To: gr8eman
As it turns out, he (Brady) was the only one keeping the whole organization together.

I'm convinced that if Tom Brady played for a team other than the Patriots, he would have at least 10 Super Bowl VICTORIES at this point in his career. And probably 15 appearances.

Not that I really care that much anymore. I haven't watched football for a few years now. But I know of Brady's latest SB victory with the Buccaneers this past February (1st year away from the Pats) and wish him well.

42 posted on 04/13/2021 1:06:57 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (By stealing Trump's second term, the Left gets Trump for 8 more years instead of just four.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

All these years I’ve believed he was Jewish!...................


43 posted on 04/13/2021 1:07:51 PM PDT by Red Badger ("We've always been at war with Climate Change, Winston."..............................)
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To: ScubaDiver
“I’ve got him 4th, after (in order) Koufax, Spitz and Dana Torres.”

Heavyweight champion Max Baer?

44 posted on 04/13/2021 1:14:56 PM PDT by circlecity
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To: Red Badger
"Wes Welker 2.0’..."

"Fred Biletnikov 3.0"... Back when they used to play "football"...

45 posted on 04/13/2021 1:53:00 PM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is another Samuel Adams now that we desperately need him?)
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To: ReleaseTheHounds

In his prime perhaps the most unhittable pitcher ever.


46 posted on 04/13/2021 1:54:12 PM PDT by doug from upland (Why the hell isn't Hillary Rodham Clinton in prison yet?)
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To: ScubaDiver

You seem focused on water sports, which isn’t a surprise given your screen name. ;p


47 posted on 04/13/2021 5:32:23 PM PDT by Impy ("Burn them all!!" - King Aerys II Targaryen, I share the sentiment )
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To: Red Badger; big'ol_freeper; Allegra; SevenofNine; Cletus.D.Yokel; Rummyfan; Liberty Valance; ...

Gronk gives him a “69% chance” of joining the Bucs, personally, I doubt it.


48 posted on 04/13/2021 5:35:10 PM PDT by Impy ("Burn them all!!" - King Aerys II Targaryen, I share the sentiment )
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To: hardspunned; dfwgator

Both good points. Belichick already walks around looking like hasn’t taken a good crap in 20 years. Edelman retiring might cause him to pop an embolism. Then again, if he joined Brady and Gronk in Tampa, I say he’ll commit seppuku at the 50 yard line. Live, on MNF.


49 posted on 04/13/2021 5:57:15 PM PDT by Viking2002 (When's the appeasement party start? I brought enough white guilt for everyone! [/sarc])
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To: Impy
Gronk just likes to get away with saying "69". Edelman's not coming back - his knees are shot.
50 posted on 04/13/2021 6:02:23 PM PDT by NobleFree ("law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual")
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To: Red Badger

Congratulations to Julian Edelman on a great career. He made the most out of his talent. And good luck to him in his next adventures.


51 posted on 04/14/2021 5:05:27 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.d)
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To: ScubaDiver

What about Hank Greenburg? Steve Stone? No argument with Koufax as Number 1.


52 posted on 04/14/2021 5:06:49 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.d)
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To: ScubaDiver; Red Badger
How did I did not know Lou Gherig was Jewish?

First time I've heard that Lou Gehrig was Jewish. I think that's wrong.

53 posted on 04/14/2021 5:10:48 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.d)
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To: Rummyfan

Yes, I just found out. All these 60+ years I thought he was Jewish!.......................


54 posted on 04/14/2021 5:24:17 AM PDT by Red Badger ("We've always been at war with Climate Change, Winston."..............................)
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To: Rummyfan

Yes, I just found out. All these 60+ years I thought he was Jewish!.......................


55 posted on 04/14/2021 5:24:17 AM PDT by Red Badger ("We've always been at war with Climate Change, Winston."..............................)
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To: Impy

Failed physicals have a tendency to happen no matter which team you want to play for. He is leaving the Pats because of a failed physical.


56 posted on 04/14/2021 8:29:07 AM PDT by RainMan (Democrats ... making war against America since April 12, 1861)
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black racists, White / jewish leftists galore’s response: WHEW!!!! ONE LESS WHITEY IN THE NFL!!!! THANK YOU SATAN!!!!


57 posted on 04/14/2021 9:37:24 AM PDT by PhineasSpear (PhineasSpear)
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To: Impy

Gronk just wanted people to repeat “69% chance” in the news...


58 posted on 04/14/2021 3:41:24 PM PDT by ro_dreaming ("XX = female; XY = male. Who's the science deniers now?" - Me)
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To: ScubaDiver

Don’t forget Gordie Lockbaum


59 posted on 04/14/2021 3:49:26 PM PDT by happyathome
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