Julian Edelman was always the backbone of the New England Patriots. It is generally known how the man improved his techniques and became the most valuable member of his team. Bill Belichick, the Patriots’ former coach, long regarded Edelman as their important offensive weapon. Even though the rest of the team became aware of this strategy, it always worked. Julian Edelman recently spoke on the aforementioned subject, revealing he was getting multiple offers to leave the Patriots.

The WR discussed this on the YouTube channel Games with Names. He disclosed how his team’s offense, which was only on his shoulder, increased his market value. The San Francisco 49ers offered the player a huge contract with major money during his peak years. The WR stated, “9ers offered me more money than I signed for.” It was even joked on the show during this conversation that the high cost of living in San Francisco might have been the reason for an exorbitant sum of money. It’s true, the lifestyle is expensive.

At the time, he was so essential to the Patriots that GM Bill Belichick and HC Jim Harbaugh fought over him. Edelman elected to stay with the Patriots. Because the WR was not ready to leave, he was even asked to name any price he wanted. The number 11 further exclaimed, “Me and Harbaugh were talking numbers. Harbaugh was fighting with the GM like there like it’s publicly known, remember that? With the 9ers. And he was over here asking how much you want. You know. We will get it done”

You can imagine how heated the conversation between Harbaugh and Belichick would have been. The HC attempted to take the most essential player for the GM, which obviously would have made him frantic. But, Edelman chose to stay with the franchise that gave him his first shot in the NFL, and the wide receiver never disappointed them with his excellent displays. Let’s look at some data to support this claim.

Julian Edelman was a beast WR for the Patriots

Edelman has consistently amazed our fans during his tenure in the NFL. He carried the bowl as if it were his own property, making it look like everyone else on the field just watched him in his magnificent best. He played 137 games in his whole career. All of them were for the Patriots. In a total of 137 games, he had 620 receiving passes. The astounding figures don’t stop there. The WR could clear 6,822 yards in these 137 games. Not only that, but he had three seasons of 1000 yards rushing. Woah!

The man was in his own league.

When a particular WR is moving forward and has an agile body, you know he’s doing his job well. Edelman had all these qualities which is why he was an ideal player. The chap even had 36 touchdowns in the 11 seasons he played in total, which is incredible. Naturally, the 49ers were eager to have him on their squad. We can only imagine how the game’s history would have been if Edelman made the switch at that time.

What are your opinions on the aforementioned situation that the WR shared? Do you believe he should have joined the 49ers?