Julian Edelman Clearly Loves Mentoring Young Pats Wideouts Because He Just Compared Himself to Yoda

The force is alive and well in the New England Patriots locker room.

Ahead of Sunday night's tilt against the Houston Texas, Julian Edelman was asked to comment on his relationship with New England's young receiving corps, particularly rookies N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers.

Edelman, an apparent Star Wars fanatic, delivered quite an unorthodox response.

"No, I just watched Star Wars a couple times," Edelman continued. "Literally last night. So it’s all in my head...So that’s where I’m at."

After the Star Wars banter, Edelman ultimately gave the reporters an authentic answer about the Pats young corps of wideouts.

“They’re doing a good job, man...They’re going out and they’re playing in ballgames and making plays. I just kind of convey that you’ve to continue to try to do that every week, every day in practice... I’m excited for them. The opportunity they’re getting, and that they’ve earned. It’s up to them to see where they go and I’ve got a lot in them. They work hard. And we need them," Edelman said.

Even when New England's offense isn't clicking, they remain as tight-knit as any bunch in the NFL. Sooner or later, that cohesion will translate to a sheer eruption on the gridiron.

Perhaps Houston's pedestrian secondary will provide that get right opportunity on Sunday Night Football.