Julian Edelman shares warning Michael Jordan gave him ahead of SB XLIX

TL;DR

Julian Edelman revealed that Michael Jordan warned him not to mess up before Super Bowl XLIX, where Jordan had placed a significant bet on the Patriots. Edelman responded by performing exceptionally, recording nine catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Key points

Julian Edelman shared a story about Michael Jordan.
Jordan warned Edelman before Super Bowl XLIX.
Jordan placed a major wager on the Patriots.
Edelman had nine catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

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Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman had an epic story about meeting basketball legend Michael Jordan before Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.

During an appearance on the St. Brown Podcast with Detroit Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, Edelman said that Jordan told him two days before the Super Bowl that he had placed a major wager on the Patriots beating the Seattle Seahawks. Talk about added pressure for Edelman, who received a warning directly from the basketball legend.

"(Michael) Jordan grabs my hand and pulls me close and says, 'Don't [expletive] it up, kid. I got a lot on you tomorrow," Edelman said.

Edelman clearly got the hint because he went off in that game with nine catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Super Bowl XLIX is widely regarded as one of the greatest Super Bowls in NFL history. The Patriots had to overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Legion of Boom, one of the all-time great defenses. Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler recorded a game-winning interception at the goal line late in the fourth quarter to ultimately seal New England's 28-24 victory.

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Q&A

What warning did Michael Jordan give Julian Edelman before Super Bowl XLIX?

Michael Jordan warned Julian Edelman not to mess up, stating he had a lot riding on the game.

How did Julian Edelman perform in Super Bowl XLIX after Jordan's warning?

Julian Edelman had an impressive performance, with nine catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

What was the significance of Michael Jordan's bet on the Super Bowl?

Michael Jordan's bet on the Patriots added pressure on Edelman, highlighting the stakes of the game.