Julian Edelman is having a déjà vu. Julian Edelman has already made a name for himself in the world of NFL punditry. He offers no-holds-barred insights from his days as a New England Patriot. Now, he has made a confession during his appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. And his nostalgic nod to the Patriots’ dynasty is making waves. It has sparked comparisons. But what exactly connects the two eras of football?

Edelman pointed out the Bills’ structure on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. And compared it to how New England built its dynasty. He emphasized the “middle-class” talent surrounding Josh Allen. Something similar to the Patriots’ roster during their peak. “They got Josh Allen. He’s a rich guy. And then they have a huge middle-class, middle-tier kind of contract guy, and that’s similar to our team,” Edelman explained. “We’d have Tom, who was making his money. And you had a couple more, Gronk and all, but then you had a big middle class of team, where a lot of guys were really good.”

He didn’t stop there. Edelman called the Bills’ defense “designed to beat the Kansas City Chiefs,” specifically highlighting linebacker Matt Milano’s role in covering tight ends like Travis Kelce. “Having Milano back is huge. I mean, I think he’s a difference maker,” Edelman said. This isn’t the first time Edelman has drawn parallels between the Patriots and another team.

But his comments have fueled fresh debates about Buffalo’s ability to emulate New England’s postseason success. The Bills are poised for a playoff run. But recent history hasn’t been kind. Since 2020, they’ve fallen short in key moments. This includes heartbreaking losses to Kansas City and Cincinnati. Edelman believes this year could be different.

But execution isn’t the only hurdle. Buffalo faces a tough path with an AFC powerhouse like the Chiefs. Hence, Allen’s consistency will all be under the microscope.

Stefon Diggs drama adds a twist

Edelman praised the Bills’ roster construction. But he didn’t mince words about Stefon Diggs. During the same segment, Edelman wondered if Diggs’ off-field drama wouldn’t hurt the team’s chemistry. “You don’t have the headaches that you had with Diggs. So the team’s just constructed differently.”

Diggs was Buffalo’s star wide receiver. And he has faced criticism since his sideline outburst during last season’s playoff loss to the Bengals. Diggs amassed 70 catches for 834 yards last season. And his public outcry about limited utilization had caused a stir. But he is with the Texans now. The Bills have no reason to worry

The question now is whether Buffalo can make the best of the situation when it matters most. As Edelman wrapped up, his words carried weight. “If they [Buffalo] could get past these guys. I mean, I think this is ultimately the Super Bowl.”

The clock is ticking for Buffalo. Can they turn Edelman’s faith into reality, or will they remain contenders who never quite finish the job? Only time—and Sunday’s headlines—can tell.