Watch: Tom Brady sends recruitment pitch to Julian Edelman, retired WR has hilarious response

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has played an important role in recruiting players to his respective teams over the course of his career in the NFL. Could that connection be extended to former teammate Julian Edelman?

Brady caused a lot of speculation Monday by posting a video of himself working out with Edelman. In Brady's video, Edelman runs short and intermediate routes while Brady throws him the football.

In the video, the former teammates appeared to be in good spirits. Brady's grin extends from ear to ear.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear set at wide receiver after the signing of Russell Gage. But for now, it's fun to speculate on whether the best friends could team up once again. In response to the video, Edelman posted the following Spongebob meme:

Brady and Edelman appeared to have great chemistry in the video. It's not a surprise, given the two played ten seasons together on the New England Patriots. Both players have remained in excellent shape, despite having their respective stints in retirement.

Their friendship runs deep enough that Brady attempted to lure Edelman out of retirement in 2020, after initially signing with the Bucs. Since he declined then, it's fair to assume he will pass again, given Edelman will be 36 next season.

Tom Brady's retirement versus Julian Edelman's retirement

Edelman retired after the 2020 season at the age of 34. He signed with CBS in an analyst role after hanging up his cleats. He's excelled in the role, offering high-football IQ in his takes.

Tom Brady's stint with retirement has been well-documented. A mere six days after announcing his retirement, Brady uttered the phrase "never say never" on an episode of the Let's Go! podcast.

His retirement lasted just 40 days before he announced on Twitter last Sunday that he was coming back for his 23rd season in the NFL. His retirement came one day before free agency, which set off a wave of transactions never seen before in the NFL.

Whenever Tom Brady retires next, it's likely to be for good. What we know for sure is he will live up to his dream of playing until he's 45 by playing in the 2022 season.

Although Brady and Edelman won three Super Bowls together, with Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Gage, and potentially Rob Gronkowski on deck, he doesn't require Edelman to be successful.

The NFC has seen a massive exodus of talent depart for the AFC via free agency or trade this offseason. Brady's competition to make another Super Bowl appearance has lowered as he attempts to further cement his legacy.