Morning sports update: What NFL players had to say about Julian Edelman’s ‘Top 100’ ranking
"He made plays not just against me, but against our whole secondary. I don't think he dropped a ball."
The Red Sox defeated the Rays on Tuesday, 5-4. As a result, Boston moved into second place in the American League East for the first time since March. Chris Sale struck out 10 Rays over six innings to help the Red Sox to victory:
#SaleDay strikeout reel. pic.twitter.com/ZQKBzZjeTY
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 24, 2019
What Julian Edelman’s peers had to say about him: Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was selected in the annual “NFL Top 100” ranking. To be chosen for the list is notable because it’s determined entirely by other NFL players. Edelman ranked 90th on the list.
Unsurprisingly, the comments from Edelman’s peers reflected the distinction they bestowed.
“Toughest [wide receiver] this year?” asked Chargers cornerback Desmond King. “Julian Edelman.”
“I call him [Brady’s] warrior,” said Lions cornerback Darius Slay. “He’s little, but he’s got a big heart.”
Fellow receiver Davante Adams cited his connection with Tom Brady as a major factor. Adams, who catches passes from another great quarterback (Aaron Rodgers), also identified Edelman’s ability to read the game.
“I mean the quickness and the smarts on the field,” said Adams, “his connection with Brady, all of that stuff tied in together makes him really tough to guard.”
“They talk to each other in their heads,” added Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay of Brady and Edelman. “They’ve got telekinesis powers, and they know when to turn it on.”
King specifically cited the Patriots’ divisional playoff victory over his team, the Chargers.
“He made plays not just against me, but against our whole secondary,” said King. “I don’t think he dropped a ball. He got hit real hard and he just stood up and was talking, ‘You can’t check me, you can’t do this.'”
Edelman had nine catches for 151 yards against the Chargers as the Patriots won, 41-28.
Trivia: Strikeout rates in Major League Baseball have increased every year since 2005. Who is the highest-ranking player on the all-time strikeout list who has also played at least one season with the Red Sox?
(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: Prior to playing for the Red Sox, he became the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs in a season and also steal 40 bases.
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UConn recruit James Bouknight with an impressive dunk
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UConn’s @jam3s210 looking bouncy 🤭
(via @I_AMCV)pic.twitter.com/MvPg7bNBQW
— Bleacher Report CBB (@br_CBB) July 23, 2019
Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s entrance to training camp:
Jalen Ramsey’s entrance to training camp was…. Well it was..
“Time to get that money” #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/6SOxIkHmqd
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyTV) July 24, 2019
Original Nike “Moon Shoes” auctioned for $437,000:
On this day: In 2004, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Varitek got into a famous fight:
The game culminated with a memorable walk-off win for the Red Sox:
Daily highlight: It was probably (definitely) a mistake to run on Mike Trout:
A perfect throw by Mike Trout 🎯
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/b35yRDICpO
— ESPN (@espn) July 24, 2019
Trivia answer: Jose Canseco
