NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS MEDIA SESSION - WIDE RECEIVER JULIAN EDELMAN - Ingles

Super Bowl XLVI – Wednesday, February 1, 2012

(on how his movement from the offense to the defense took place) “Coach (Bill Belichick) told me that I would be in a defensive meeting that day and that’s what we did. You’re not going to say no to an opportunity to help the team win.”

(on the versatility of the Patriots’ offense) “We definitely have a lot of weapons and we have a mastermind at quarterback. We have an offensive line that does their job. If we all do our job, we’re pretty dangerous. That’s what we try to do.”

(on the Patriots’ offense breading swagger in the huddle) “Yeah, I guess there is a swagger, but you’re not really thinking about that kind of stuff during the game or during the week of preparation. You’re more thinking about what you can do to prepare for the Giants, do your job and practice hard.”

(on the message from the veterans on staying focused) “You have to try to keep the same routine. We have an hour of this (media session) and after this, we get back in the routine of regular day-to-day life of a football player.”

(on having fun during the Super Bowl week) “It’s fun and you definitely have to try and take in the experience. For me individually, this is a business trip. I’m here for one thing and that’s football. I’ll enjoy afterwards.”

(on the strength of the Patriots’ offense) “We have great tight ends, some of the best receivers, probably the best quarterback and we have great offensive linemen. You can put that together and do what you want with that. They are pretty good guys.”

(on playing in several different positions) “It’s definitely been a roller coaster. But, with an opportunity to help the team win, you’re not going to complain. I’m excited to be a part of this team.”

(on how approachable QB Tom Brady is) “He’s just like every other guy. He’s definitely a great teammate and great leader. I would say he’s approachable. He’s one of the guys and I joke around with him. Like I said, he’s a good teammate.”

(on how much a Super Bowl win would mean for him) “That’s the ultimate goal and it would be a dream. Right now, we’re thinking about the preparation and what we have to put in this week like any other week.”

(on what he sees in the Giants’ defense) “They’re playing great as a unit. Their defensive line is getting to the quarterback and they are making plays in the secondary. We definitely have a tough task ahead of us.”