Edelman evokes superheroes with Cam tweet
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Cam Newton and Julian Edelman are in the early stages of developing a connection with the New England Patriots, which is reflected when they’ve moved to a side field to work together in recent training camp practices.
Edelman took a humorous step in showing how they are coming together Tuesday, tweeting a picture of them as Superman (Newton) and Batman (Edelman).
“The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming…” pic.twitter.com/LbsSkqoGok
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) August 25, 2020
“We’re still trying to get to know each other. Just like I am with all my new teammates, but specifically with a guy that distributes the football, just kind of getting to know each other as people on the field, off the field. Trying to build a rapport,” Edelman said this week, adding that he’s done the same thing with quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham, so he now has “to catch up with Cam.”
Newton’s approach has energized Edelman, who previously referred to his “charming personality” while noting how his work ethic and confidence generates “a vibe that can feel you and get you in a mindset.” It’s an approach that also has Newton in the driver’s seat to become the Patriots’ top quarterback, replacing Tom Brady — one of Edelman’s closest friends.
After splitting repetitions evenly with veteran Hoyer and Stidham through the first four practices of training camp, Newton has been thrust into a leading role in each of the past four workouts.
The turning point came when Stidham visited a Boston hospital for tests on his leg last Thursday. While the tests came back negative, Stidham’s workload has been notably reduced since that point.
