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Julian Edelman’s clutch legacy proves he belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame

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Julian Edelman's career receiving stats - 620 receptions, 6,822 yards, 36 touchdowns - may not pop out at you as spectacular, but it was the combination of Edelman's work ethic and performances in clutch moments that stand out to Patriots' fans throughout the world.

Not only did Edelman serve as Tom Brady's safety blanket for most of the second half of New England's dynasty, especially from 2013 on after Wes Welker left the Patriots for Denver, but one moment that sticks out in my mind is Edelman's tip-drill catch on the game-tying drive of Super Bowl LI.