Patriots have two of the top 10 slot players in the NFL, per PFF

Playing behind great slot receivers like Wes Welker and catching the ball from Tom Brady doesn't hurt either, but when it comes to greatness, it

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman retired as a three-time Super Bowl champion, a Super Bowl MVP and one of the best slot receivers of

patriots slot receiver before edelman Julian Edelman is going to be the leader of this wide receiver unit Edelman has carved his way into being one of the best slot receivers in the

piggy bank farm slot By comparison, Wes Welker — the best slot receiver in NFL history and the Patriots' go-to diminutive receiver before Edelman emerged