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Julian Edelman calls out Wes Welker for Bill Belichick criticism in Patriots doc

Julian Edelman is joining the crew of former New England Patriots players defending Bill Belichick following his portrayal in “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” taking a shot at Wes Welker in the process.

On the “Games with Names” podcast, Edelman claimed that Welker was “trying to make up stories” about Belichick. In the docuseries, Welker claimed that Belichick gave preferential treatment to Aaron Hernandez, saying the former Patriots coach would let the tight end's antics slide in practice.

Edelman denied that was the case, claiming that Belichick would “mother[expletive] Hernandez all the time” before saying it's clear that Welker “hates Bill.