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The recent retirement of longtime New England Patriots great Julian Edelman has sparked an interesting, yet tiresome discussion. Is Edelman a Hall of Famer? Will the former undrafted free agent be enshrined in Canton?
The short and simple answer is, no.
Edelman’s 12-year career will be remembered for years to come and he’s undoubtedly one of the greatest Patriots of his generation. From a former undrafted quarterback out of Kent State to a three-time Super Bowl champion, Edelman’s story is inspiring.
But he isn’t an all-time great.