Julian Edelman says he has ‘beef’ with Tom Brady as he reveals blunt assessment of Bucs

New England Patriots fans need any excuse to be positive right now.

Coming off back-to-back losses against two playoff teams in the Colts and Bills, the Patriots have lost their grip on the AFC East title and, assuming Buffalo doesn’t collapse, will hit the road for the first round of the playoffs.

If you look at the Pats’ home and road splits this season, that could end up being a blessing in disguise, but that’s neither here nor there.

So, what could inject some optimism into the fan base?

Unfortunately, Bill Belichick already had his weekly “moment” with the media, so that’s off the table. What about some old school banter between forever friends Tom Brady and Julian Edelman. That usually does the trick, right?

Well, yes. However, Edelman revealed on “Inside the NFL” this week that everything isn’t sunshine and rainbows with his former QB.

Former Patriots WR Julian Edelman has “beef” with Tom Brady.

We’re just as shocked as you are, Patriots fans.

So, how did we get here? Well, “Inside the NFL” host Amanda Guerra asked Edelman if Brady’s Buccaneers would repeat as champions. After initially dodging the question, Edelman offered up a blunt assessment.

"“Nah, I don’t think they’re gonna repeat this year,” Edelman said. “I mean, I think the team is getting depleted right now.”"

After Edelman mentioned Chris Godwin’s season-ending injury, co-host Brandon Marshall asked the former Super Bowl MVP if Brady reached out about joining Tampa Bay as an injury replacement for the playoffs.

That’s when Edelman spilled the beans.

"“Nah, Tom hasn’t called me. And in fact, you know … we have a little beef right now,” Edelman revealed. We’ll leave it between us. But we have a beef right now,” Edelman said. “I can’t (share what it’s about.) I can’t kiss and tell! I can’t kiss and tell, like someone said.”"

“Like someone said.”

Edelman has been refreshingly candid since he joined the NFL analyst business. It’s part of what’s made him such a great fit on “Inside the NFL.” However, that last line suggests he might’ve shared a little too much about his time with the Patriots somewhere along the way and Brady didn’t take kindly to it.

If that’s really what ignited this “beef,” it seems a little childish on Brady’s part. On the other side of the coin, though, you can sympathize with Brady for wanting to wait until he retires to share secrets from his playing days.

Whatever’s going on between the two Patriots legends, they better resolve it soon, because the world just feels like a weird place when Brady and Edelman aren’t buddy-buddy.

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