Edelman's legacy:

[Joey007]

I think that, by the time Edelman retires, he will be known as the greatest playoff WR in NFL history. He already might have a strong case for it up there with Rice and Fitzgerald.

 

[PatsBoy12]

A bit premature, no?

 

[mikejd]

I doubt he ever passes Rice in the court of public opinion. But he'll go down as better than Fitzgerald in the postseason. I don't think you can be too high on the list of postseason performers without a chip.

 

[Joey007]

A bit premature, no?

The guy had a big role in two SB's.

 

[chasa]

A bit premature, no?

2 superbowls, multiple playoff showings, a highlight reel catch that will last forever.

Nope. Jules will live on for all eternity with some of his catch highlights.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

2 superbowls, multiple playoff showings, a highlight reel catch that will last forever.

And #3 all-time in playoff receptions.

 

[bormio]

Double pass vs Ravens, GW catch vs Seattle and one of the greatest catches in SB history - they will be showing Edelman highlights long after he is retired.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

I will never again look at a sciurus carolinensis without thinking of Edelperson.

 

[BobDigital]

He does great and is virtually match up proof. Almost no CB can take away everything he does by himself. Also he never dropped a key catch late. Can't over state that.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Can say the same thing about Dola and key catches

 

[ScottishPatriots]

Outside of New England where he's been an all time great Patriot and a great Super Bowl catch Julian Edelman has no real legacy in the history of football.

He has 1300 yards less than TY Hilton in the regular season.

You need to separate great Patriot from great NFL player.

A lot of people will disagree but it's a fact, to everyone who's not a Patriots fan he's just another short white guy who's a product of Brady.

Compiling playoffs stats of Edelman is irrelevant in most NFL fans eyes since most people would say his stats are based on the fact he ended up in New England and has Tom Brady throwing him the ball.

 

[bormio]

Outside of New England where he's been an all time great Patriot and a great Super Bowl catch Julian Edelman has no real legacy in the history of football.

He has 1300 yards less than TY Hilton in the regular season.

You need to separate great Patriot from great NFL player.

A lot of people will disagree but it's a fact, to everyone who's not a Patriots fan he's just another short white guy who's a product of Brady.

If stats are all that mattered, maybe, but players know. Edelman's legacy is that he is a great football player. Look at White's first TD run - one of the best interior blocks was by Edelman who took out a LB. On the lateral to White on the last drive, JE sealed off his man downfield. He is the ultimate "Swiss army knife".

 

[ScottishPatriots]

If stats are all that mattered, maybe, but players know. Edelman's legacy is that he is a great football player. Look at White's first TD run - one of the best interior blocks was by Edelman who took out a LB. On the lateral to White on the last drive, JE sealed off his man downfield. He is the ultimate "Swiss army knife".

What do you think of Mike Wallace place in NFL history?

He's pretty irrelevant right? He has 2,500 more yards and 14 more TDs than Jules, both been in the league since 2009.

Stats are all the matters as to how WR are remembered historically by people who aren't fans of the players team.

You are compared to your peers statistically.

 

[patchick]

Jules has been tremendous. But...

Jerry Rice: 22 TDs in 28 postseason games
Julian Edelman: 5 TDs in 15 postseason games

Credit where credit's due, Rice was the greatest.

 

[JMC00]

Outside of New England where he's been an all time great Patriot and a great Super Bowl catch Julian Edelman has no real legacy in the history of football.

He has 1300 yards less than TY Hilton in the regular season.

You need to separate great Patriot from great NFL player.

A lot of people will disagree but it's a fact.

Read the post again. He said PLAYOFFS and yes he will absolutely have a legacy as a great playoff receiver.

He is another great playoff or 2 playoffs away from passing Irvin as #2 in receiving yards Irvin is at 1,315 yards, Edelman is at 1,024. He is 4 receptions from being #2 in post-season receptions.

He might not be the greatest but he'll probably be #2 when his career is over,

 

[ScottishPatriots]

Read the post again. He said PLAYOFFS and yes he will absolutely have a legacy as a great playoff receiver.

He is another great playoff or 2 playoffs away from passing Irvin as #2 in receiving yards Irvin is at 1,315 yards, Edelman is at 1,024. He is 4 receptions from being #2 in post-season receptions.

He might not be the greatest but he'll probably be #2 when his career is over,

In New England and amongst Patriots fans he will have that legacy, outside of New England and among the media and fans of other NFL teams he was just another short white guy who Brady threw the ball to, just another Welker, another system guy who can be easily replaced.

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Ten years from now...

To the casual NFL fan, he'll be remembered for his catch, much like Tyree. Replays during playoff games when other crazy catches happen will keep that memory alive.

To the more serious fans of other teams, he'll be remembered as Brady's gritty, short slot receiver. He'll get confused with Welker. Other fans simply don't care enough to bother with the distinction, especially years from now.

He'll still be fondly remembered by Pats fans.

Regards,
Chris

 

[chasa]

What do you think of Mike Wallace place in NFL history?

He's pretty irrelevant right? He has 2,500 more yards and 14 more TDs than Jules, both been in the league since 2009.

Stats are all the matters as to how WR are remembered historically by people who aren't fans of the players team.

You are compared to your peers statistically.

holy **** when did mike wallace catch 14 post season touchdowns?

Actually when was the last time mike wallace was in the playoffs?

 

[bormio]

Everyone remembers David Tyree and he truly did suck.

 

[borg]

Rampant homerism

Career Yards Receiving / Playoffs

1 Jerry Rice+ 2,245 1985-2004 3TM
2 Michael Irvin+ 1,315 1988-1999 dal
3 Cliff Branch 1,289 1972-1985 rai
4 Reggie Wayne 1,254 2001-2014 clt
5 Andre Reed+ 1,229 1985-2000 buf
6 Hines Ward 1,181 1998-2011 pit
7 Fred Biletnikoff+ 1,167 1965-1978 rai
8 Paul Warfield+ 1,121 1964-1977 2TM
9 Drew Pearson 1,105 1973-1983 dal
10 Art Monk+ 1,062 1980-1995 was
11 Anquan Boldin 1,057 2003-2016 4TM
12 John Stallworth+ 1,054 1974-1987 pit
13 Julian Edelman 1,024 2009-2016 nwe

Career TDs Receiving / Playoffs

1 Jerry Rice+ 22 1985-2004 3TM
2 John Stallworth+ 12 1974-1987 pit
3 Hines Ward 10 1998-2011 pit
Randy Moss 10 1998-2012 3TM
Antonio Freeman 10 1995-2003 2TM
Larry Fitzgerald 10 2004-2016 crd
Fred Biletnikoff+ 10 1965-1978 rai
8 Rob Gronkowski 9 2010-2016 nwe
Andre Reed+ 9 1985-2000 buf
Steve Smith 9 2001-2016 2TM
Lynn Swann+ 9 1974-1982 pit
Reggie Wayne 9 2001-2014 clt
13 Anquan Boldin 8 2003-2016 4TM
Cris Carter+ 8 1987-2002 2TM
Ernest Givins 8 1986-1995 oti
Michael Irvin+ 8 1988-1999 dal
James Lofton+ 8 1978-1993 2TM
Drew Pearson 8 1973-1983 dal
19 Dave Casper+ 7 1974-1984 2TM
Vernon Davis 7 2006-2016 2TM
David Givens 7 2002-2006 nwe
Art Monk+ 7 1980-1995 was
Jimmy Smith 7 1992-2005 2TM
Brandon Stokley 7 1999-2013 4TM
Amani Toomer 7 1996-2008 nyg
26 Greg Jennings 6 2006-2015 gnb
Keith Jackson 6 1988-1996 3TM
Gary Clark 6 1985-1995 2TM
Harold Carmichael 6 1971-1984 phi
Plaxico Burress 6 2000-2012 2TM
Doug Baldwin 6 2011-2016 sea
Jermaine Kearse 6 2012-2016 sea
Keenan McCardell 6 1992-2007 5TM
Demaryius Thomas 6 2010-2016 den
John Taylor 6 1987-1995 sfo
Freddie Solomon 6 1975-1985 sfo
Rod Smith 6 1995-2006 den
Webster Slaughter 6 1986-1998 3TM
Jay Novacek 6 1985-1995 dal
40 Harold Jackson 5 1968-1983 4TM
Santonio Holmes 5 2006-2014 2TM
John Gilliam 5 1967-1977 min
Alvin Garrett 5 1980-1984 was
Tom Fears+ 5 1948-1956 ram
Julianne Edelman 5 2009-2016 nwe