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5 former 49ers who should be Hall of Famers before Julian Edelman

Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

These five former 49ers players belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame long before former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman gets in.

There’s a strong argument, particularly among New England Patriots fans, that recently retired wide receiver Julian Edelman belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Understandable. But reasonable? Perhaps not.

True, Edelman’s list of accomplishments is noteworthy. The three-time Super Bowl champion had three 1,000-yard receiving seasons over his 11-year career and accumulated over 1,400 receiving yards and five touchdowns in playoff games alone.