The debates started immediately after he announced his retirement: Is Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer? The New England Patriots’ version will certainly see him get enshrined on the first possible date, but the more prestigious Pro Football counterpart is a steeper hill to climb — one that seems unlikely to be conquered by Edelman any time soon.
Nonetheless, one former teammates feels good about his chances.
“I definitely think he has a great possibility to be a Hall of Famer,” said Rob Gronkowski during a recent assault by interview with TMZ. “He’s a beast.