Tom Brady, who played his best game in years despite two interceptions (the second was a stellar athletic play by Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner), was certainly the most valuable player in the game, given how many times he threw the ball and his four passing touchdowns against the vaunted Seahawks. But for my money, Patriots receiver Julian Edelman was the best player on the field. He was flawless, and New England wouldn’t have won it without him. And, by the way, Edelman’s best is better than the best of the man he replaced, Wes Welker. Edelman is just a better athlete and a little more versatile.