1. Sports media prediction: The next NFL player who will make a successful transition from the field to television will be Julian Edelman. “Successful” is an understatement; I expect Edelman to become a breakout sports media star.
The newly retired Patriot announced yesterday he's joining the cast of Inside the NFL for the 2021 season. Edelman’s decision to start his media career on a smaller show is a smart move. I don’t know if the former receiver wants to eventually call games or work on a pregame show, but going directly from the field to a big role on TV usually doesn’t work for anyone not named Tony Romo.