In the aftermath of Jon Gruden’s resignation as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, the NFL’s behind-the-scenes culture is once again in the spotlight. This week’s edition of Showtime’s Inside the NFL also touched on the topic, with former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman part of the discussion as well.
Edelman shared an anecdote about how the team dealt with the George Floyd murder last year that led to widespread protest against police brutality, institutional racism and social inequality. The three-time Super Bowl champion credited the Patriots’ strong leadership for creating an atmosphere of open discussion.