After last week’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, we’re already hearing that rookie Julian Edelman will become the next Wes Welker. And, why? Cause he’s a small white dude who can catch. What’s up with that? Just cause he’s sub-6’0” with great hands and crazy speed doesn’t make him a clone of Wes! Well, actually, there’s a lot more to the comparison than that.
Size:
Welker—5’9”
Edelman—5’10”
Race:
Welker—white
Edelman—white
Primary position:
Welker—WR
Edelman—WR
Returner:
Welker—holds NCAA record for most punts returned for TDs
Edelman—returned a punt 75 yards for TD in his preseason debut with the Pats
Versatility:
Welker—second player in NFL history to return a punt and kickoff, kick and extra point and field goal, and make a tackle in one game
Edelman—3-year starter at D-I school, Kent St., as a quarterback!
Usage:
Welker—short routes, great on third down
Edelman—use his speed and quickness to beat coverage down low
Weakness:
Welker—too small to be used on deep routes
Edelman—ditto
Doubted:
Welker—went undrafted in 2004 NFL Draft
Edelman—not even invited to NFL Combine this year
So what’s up with these unwarranted comparisons? Well, they’re pretty justified, actually.
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Hey I came to the site to see some comment on one of the greatest upsets in sports. Yang KOs Tiger in 18. I mean I follow a lot of golf (i get all my world news from the Golf Channel)and i never heard of this guy. I wonder if Tim Finchem (or should I say NBC/CBS/ABC) will now move to ban non English speaking players from the PGA. How did that work out for the LPGA?
ReplyDeleteI like the comparison of Welker and Edelman. I read that after the game against the Eagles, Edelman said the following to reporters:
ReplyDelete“I’m there when coach needs me,” and that he was just “trying to help the team.”
Sounds like a Patriot already.
Keep up the good work, Griff.
-Bordy