Patriots: Tom Brady and Julian Edelman post heartfelt final tributes before TB12 return

The New England Patriots will lock horns with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in one of the most anticipated regular season games in recent memory.

What better occasion for the showdown than Sunday Night Football?

The game figures to set ratings records, though it’s extremely possible that Tom Brady and the Bucs’ high-powered offense run the Pats off the field.

A competitive fixture would make the night all the more special, but it goes saying that folks will be tuning in for Brady’s long-awaited return.

Will TB12 and Bill Belichick embrace at midfield after the game? Will there be any snarky comments from Brady along the Patriots sideline? Simply put, it’s going to be a nostalgic night for Patriots fans.

As if the game needed any more hype, though, Brady stoked the flames with what looks to be his final heartfelt tribute before his return.

Tom Brady posted one last tribute video before he faces the Patriots on Sunday Night Football.

The crazy part is that Brady posted a “Homecoming” tribute video on Saturday. The video featured clips from the 2000 NFL Combine and his signature moments in a Patriots uniform leading up to when he signed with Tampa Bay.

The fact he was able to post another homage video is ridiculous. Seriously, how many trademark moments can one guy have with one franchise?

For Brady and New England, the list is endless, and he might add another to the docket on Sunday night. After all, the seven-time champ needs just 68 yards to pass Drew Brees for the most passing yards in NFL history. With the way he’s looked this season, Brady could break the record in the first quarter.

However, enough about Brady (for now). Given how active he’s been on social media since his retirement, you knew Julian Edelman was going to post one last touching tribute before kickoff.

After making Patriots fans cry laughing with his “Office”-themed tweet about Brady’s return earlier in the week, it appears Edelman’s goal here was to actually make Pats Nation cry. Talk about toying with fans’ emotions, right?

In all seriousness, after watching these two tribute videos, Belichick and Brady better hug it out at midfield after the game, regardless of the outcome. A long, hand-over-mouth discussion would be great for content purposes, too.

Then again, wouldn’t it be equally intriguing if they gave each other the cold shoulder in front of the Foxborough faithful? Imagine the uproar.

If you couldn’t already tell, we have NO idea what to expect.

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