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Julian Edelman ‘pumped’ by Patriots’ hiring of Bill O’Brien, but closes the door on potential NFL return

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The Patriots’ decision to rehire Bill O’Brien to be their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach has been praised by many, and you can count on at least one franchise icon that’s also a fan of the move.

Former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman said he’s “super pumped” to see O’Brien return to New England for a second time, believing that his past experience on the staff (which ran from 2007-11) gives him a bit of an advantage.

“I think it’s a great move for the Patriots because he understands the standard,” Edelman said in an interview on the “Pardon My Take” podcast.