Julian Edelman Addresses on N’Keal Harry’s Training Camp Absences

Julian Edelman has a few interesting thoughts Sunday regarding N’Keal Harry’s training camp absences. The Patriots are working on getting back on track.

“I think training camp is extremely valuable, especially this year, when we have such crazy turnover,” Edelman said. “So regardless of who it is — any time I don’t get to practice, or anyone doesn’t get to practice, that’s definitely very tough.”

“Because this is where you begin to gain trust from your teammates. You show accountability. You show them how dependable you are through being able to take things from the classroom to drills, and the drills to the team drills. Team practice. It’s one thing to go out and do something right for yourself. I think another reason why I like to go out and do something right or work hard at something is to show my teammates that you’re out here working your tail off for them.”

Julian Edelman Addresses on N’Keal Harry’s Training Camp Absences

“Because ultimately, it’s 11 guys. It’s the ultimate team sport. Eleven guys have to do something right for 5-6 seconds. And if one guy doesn’t do something right, it could make the play jeopardized. I think it’s tough. But he was out here (Sunday). You can ask Coach on how he’s doing. I think N’Keal’s always working hard. It’s definitely always tough for anyone to go out and miss practice.”

This is true and the Patriots know this. N’keal Harry also talked about this. Harry talked recently about trying to lose some weight during the off season. He also worked on improving his footwork and working on getting better on the Patriots’ playbook.

“I went into this offseason just attacking and just trying to improve all facets of my game,” Harry said.

Edelman continued.

“I think we have a bunch of guys competing very hard,” Edelman said. “Working their tails off. Coach (Mick) Lombardi is doing a great job getting us prepared. There is a lot of good things, and there’s a whole lot of things we have to continue to work on, myself included. So that’s what this part of the season is about.”

What do you think about what he had to say?