Julian Edelman: Catch like Efton Chism's game-winning grab can 'start someone's career'


New England Patriots receiver Efton Chism III splashed into the national spotlight with a one-handed game-winning touchdown Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
Former Pats receiver Julian Edelman, who knows about carving out a career, believes Chism can take the play and run with it.
“Chism wasn’t known before [Sunday], but it’s a play like that starts someone’s career potentially,” Edelman said on the “Gronk & Jules Show." “That’s awesome to see.”
Those who followed the Pats' offseason knew the second-year undrafted free agent made plays and forced his way onto the 53-man roster out of training camp. Chism’s presence was one reason New England felt comfortable trading Kayshon Boutte.
Last year, Chism appeared in eight games, mostly playing special teams, catching three passes for 75 yards in two late-season blowouts. With injuries to the receiver corps at the start of the season, including A.J. Brown's trip to injured reserve, Chism has gotten more opportunities. He’s played 60 offensive snaps the past three weeks, catching four passes for 41 yards, including Sunday’s 23-yard TD grab.







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