Looking back, some of Edelman’s most memorable moments came in the form of trick plays that called him to play quarterback – which he did in college. Meyers played quarterback in college like Edelman If anything, Edelman’s lessons should help Meyers follow in his footsteps. Both came from underrated backgrounds, with outstanding work ethic driving them to prove themselves. It goes without saying that Edelman sees himself in Meyers, and has passed his wisdom onto the younger weapon. I’m closer to the end than I am to the beginning, and for me to live on through the game, it’s the knowledge you pass that you’ve learned.” That’s why I give him so much information. He’s not given as many opportunities and he takes advantage of every opportunity.” He doesn’t hit pillows like someone who was drafted in a higher class. “I think that has a lot to do with him doing as well as he is, because if he falls, he hits rocks. Speaking in a promotional call for the marketing company, Superdigital, Edelman added: “It’s crazy to see a lot of these guys that come into the locker room these days with a sense of entitlement, a sense of, “I was a big-school guy, I was a big-name guy”. Edelman told reporters that Jakobi Meyers “worked his tail off”‘ and that “he was taking advantage of the opportunities he was given”. When Edelman went out with a knee injury last season, he was very vocal about backing Meyers to pick up the slack. Then, he broke out as a top receiver in his fifth year. He showed flashes of his speed and grit as one of the best punt returners in the team’s history. This work ethic is similar to that of Edelman, who had to work his way up the roster after being picked late in the 2009 draft.Įdelman joined a team with Wes Welker and Deion Branch on the roster and, like Meyers, capitalized when teammates were injured. On top of catching 12 passes for 169 yards, he had a clutch 20-yard catch to set up the game-winning field goal.Īfter going undrafted, Meyers is relying on his hard work and production to establish himself as a valuable asset to his team. Not to mention, Meyers had a career performance on Monday Night Football against the division rival New York Jets. He led the Patriots in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Over 14 games, Meyers caught 59 passes on 78 catchable targets for 729 yards. When Cam Newton and Jakobi Meyers embarrassed the Jets last year > He proved he could adjust to being moved around so often, and did so consistently. Especially considering that Edelman was on injured reserve, Meyers was utilized both on the outside and in this lot. Yet, when receiver N’Keal Harry got hurt in week six, Meyers seized the opportunity and worked his way into being one of Cam Newton‘s top targets.
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