Julian Edelman Admits He Nearly Left Patriots After 1 Signing

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Julian Edelman was a patriot during his time in the NFL and playing all 11 seasons in New England.

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With that being said, the former wide receiver star recently revealed that he almost moved on to a different team.

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He missed his breaking point before the 2013 season.

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His idea was sparked by Bill Belichick's decision to sign Danny Amendola to a five-year contract after letting Wes Welker walk in free agency.

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Edelman wanted "the keys to the Cadillac".

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"I was hurt," Edelman said, according to NESN. "I did everything coach (Bill Belichick) said, gave four years of my life,

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And then (the Patriots sign Amendola). I won't lie, I got angry.

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I was like, 'Dude, you coming over to take my Cadillac keys?

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Dog, what's up? I'm here on the minimum deal. This guy is getting 34 million dollars?'

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Edelman said he toured with the Giants and nearly signed with the New York organization.

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Edelman said, "Looking back, I had nothing." "I (had) done nothing in the league.

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But as a kid, as a young man, experiencing it firsthand, I was like,' (expletive) Belichick.

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(obnoxious) Patriot. I hate everyone here.

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How are you going to do this to me?' I went to the New York Giants and they offered me a contract.

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