Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is not holding back on his criticism of the NFL. Edelman, who played for the Patriots from 2009 to 2019, took to social media to express his frustration with the league’s handling of the AFC Championship Game.
Edelman’s comments came after the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs won the game 23-20, but the victory was marred by controversy over the officiating.
Edelman, who has been an outspoken critic of the NFL in the past, took to Twitter to express his frustration with the league’s handling of the game. “The NFL is a joke,” Edelman wrote. “They’re helping the Chiefs get to the Super Bowl. It’s ridiculous.”
Edelman’s comments were likely referencing a number of disputed calls that went in favor of the Chiefs during the game. The Bengals were flagged for several key penalties, including a crucial holding call that negated a touchdown.
Edelman’s criticism of the NFL is not new. The former Patriots wide receiver has been an outspoken critic of the league’s officiating and rule-making in the past. However, his comments on Sunday were particularly pointed, and they sparked a lively debate among NFL fans on social media.
While some fans agreed with Edelman’s criticism of the NFL, others defended the league and its officials. “The refs made some bad calls, but the Bengals still had plenty of chances to win,” one fan wrote. “You can’t blame the refs for everything.”
Edelman’s comments also sparked a response from some of his former Patriots teammates. “Jules is telling the truth,” former Patriots safety Devin McCourty wrote on Twitter. “The NFL needs to get its act together when it comes to officiating.”
The controversy surrounding the AFC Championship Game is unlikely to die down anytime soon. The Bengals and their fans are still fuming over the disputed calls, and Edelman’s comments have only added fuel to the fire.
As for Edelman, he’s unlikely to apologize for his criticism of the NFL. The former Patriots wide receiver has always been known for speaking his mind, and he’s not about to stop now.
In fact, Edelman’s criticism of the NFL may be just the beginning. The former Patriots wide receiver has been rumored to be considering a career in sports broadcasting, and his outspoken personality could make him a natural fit for the role.
One thing is certain: Julian Edelman is not afraid to speak his mind, and his criticism of the NFL is unlikely to be silenced anytime soon.
