Julian Edelman, WR

This is going to be a very interesting year to watch Edelman. Obviously, he’s been Brady’s primary target since his ascension in 2013. They’ve been almost inseparable on the sidelines. Now, Edelman has to find that connection with his next quarterback.

There are a lot of questions about if he can do that. Was it Brady that made Edelman great, or will he be able to succeed with the next guy? That’s an important question. A lot of Edelman’s game has been about being on the right page with Brady and knowing where he’d want to go with the ball. It’s brand new now.

And, Edelman’s mentality will be one of the key factors in this next season. Edelman can’t get frustrated if he thinks the quarterback missed an opportunity. His leadership will be imperative. He’ll have to help coach up the quarterback and the receivers. Without Brady, Edelman has to step up and have his presence felt.

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