Kyle Williams, a rookie for the Patriots, seeks inspiration from Julian Edelman, a celebrated player known for his emphasis on preparation. Edelman’s advice to Williams centers on the importance of diligent practice, advocating catching numerous balls until they are caught flawlessly. Williams, drafted to bolster the team’s receiving corps, aspires to become an impactful player for quarterback Drake Maye. Edelman’s past achievements, including three Super Bowl victories, offer motivation. The presence of veteran players like Edelman is crucial for revitalizing the team's culture established during Tom Brady's era.
"I just always leaned on like preparation. If I dropped a ball, I'd go catch 500 balls before or after practice until I didn't drop a ball," Edelman told Williams.
When the Patriots drafted Williams in the third round this spring, he was viewed as one of many vital pieces brought in to give second-year quarterback Drake Maye the playmakers he needs.
The last Patriots' receiver to crack the 1,000-yard barrier, poetically, was Edelman in 2019, so Williams is looking for motivation and hunger in the right spot.
Having guys like Edelman around the building again is a vital factor in rebuilding the culture that was established when Tom Brady was ruling the league.
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