"Getting drafted here to New England - I didn't really know what to expect, Being from a blue-collar, working-class family from Northern California, I soon realized this was the perfect fit for me to be in this region."
"We had some really long days during the week, But you guys made the Sundays worth it. Some of the most memorable memories I'll ever have in my life with my family have come right here in Foxborough on this field."
"Here in New England, we don't measure greatness by height or weight, We measure it by heart. We celebrate the grinders, the ones who outwork, outlast, and outplay the competition. The ones whose greatness isn't gifted, but earned, and we especially love the little guys who always come up big."
Julian Edelman received induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame and appeared at halftime wearing his new Hall of Fame jacket. He hugged team owner Robert Kraft and kept his remarks brief, joking about a prior speech. Edelman recalled arriving as a seventh‑round pick and former Kent State quarterback who converted to wide receiver after standing out in training camp. He described New England as a fitting home for someone from a blue‑collar, working‑class family and credited fans for making Sundays and family memories at Foxborough special. Kraft praised Edelman’s heart and work ethic, calling him "Mr. Foxborough Forever."
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