PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 17: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
After 11 years, the New England Patriots have quietly begun preparing for a successor to take over for wide receiver Julian Edelman.
The New England Patriots did not have a contingency plan in place for Rob Gronkowski and it ultimately had a negative effect on the offense.
That’s a mistake the Patriots won’t let happen again.
Julian Edelman has held many different roles for the Patriots throughout his 11-year career.