When Tom Brady left the New England Patriots, he made a strong effort to convince Rob Gronkowski to come out of retirement and join him at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brady’s main selling point was his desire to win more Super Bowl rings, knowing he needed Gronk by his side to achieve that goal. However, it has come to light that Brady also tried to recruit another former New England Patriots player to join them in Tampa.
Former Patriots star Julian Edelman recently shared on ‘The Rush with Maxx Crosby’ that Brady had also approached him about playing for the Buccaneers. Edelman, however, decided to stay loyal to the Patriots, putting his love for the team above all else.
Despite Brady jokingly asking Edelman to join him for years, the wide receiver remained steadfast in his commitment to New England. Edelman recalled Brady’s offer, saying he replied, “Nah, I’m good, bro. I’m a one-team man.”
In 2020, Edelman rejected the opportunity to join the Buccaneers, a decision he may now regret as Tampa went on to win the Super Bowl with Brady and Gronkowski leading the way.
While Edelman has no regrets about turning down Brady’s offer, one can’t help but wonder if his presence in Tampa could have made a difference in their success. The allure of winning another Super Bowl ring is undeniable, and it’s a compelling factor for any NFL player to consider.
Edelman’s loyalty to the Patriots remained unwavering, and he stood by his decision despite the potential success he could have experienced with Brady and Gronk in Tampa.
The question remains whether Edelman still thinks about what could have been if he had accepted Brady’s proposal. Would his presence have made a significant impact on Brady and Gronkowski’s performance in Tampa Bay?
