Julian Edelman’s first impression of Cam Newton was a big one.
Listed at 7 inches shorter and about 50 pounds lighter, Edelman was awed by Newton’s size the first time he threw with the new Patriots quarterback this offseason.
“He’s a specimen for sure,” Edelman said on a video conference call Monday. “When you first meet him, just his stature. The dude is large! Put together well and he’s got great energy. He’s got a great energy about himself. I was really impressed with his work ethic and his mindset.”
From there, the veteran quickly redirected his answer to Bill Belichick’s quarterback competition.