But there was one word he didn't use: sorry.
Edwards sat down with Wolves' media team and spoke at length about joining the Premier League club for the first time.
The 42-year-old again claimed it was a "difficult decision" to leave a "really good football club", but said taking charge of Wolves was "always his aim" and "dream".
And Edwards claims he "totally believes" that he can keep Wolves up this season, despite the fact they're bottom of the Premier League and winless after 11 games.
Edwards only took charge of Boro in June, signing a three-year contract, but left after just five months, and says he didn't know if and when the Wolves opportunity would have cropped up again.
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As was the case when he took charge of Boro, Edwards spoke about the importance of effort and hard work, his "non-negotiable", and called on the Wolves supporters to get behind the players.
And asked what it means to take charge of Wolves - where he played and coached earlier in his career - Edwards said: "It means a lot. This club is really special. It's special to me. It's where I spent most of my career, my professional career, it's where I played most of my football. It's really special.
"To have done a lot of the roles I have done, I have to be honest, this was always my aim. This was the dream.
"Jeff [Shi, Wolves chairman] talked to me about a reset moment. It's an opportunity for us now.
"I know we're in a difficult spot, I get that. But there are still 27 games to go and there's an opportunity to do something really special, really special. And that appeals to me. I've always been a risk taker.
"I've always wanted this job. You don't know if it's ever going to come along ever again. The opportunity was there right now.
"Jeff spoke about this reset opportunity. There's a chance still, of course, I know it's going to be difficult.
"But there's an opportunity to maintain our Premier League status and then grow and continue to grow and build.
"Short term that has to be our aim, we have to try and find results. Then long term let's look to try and build something again, build on our identity and connection. Those have been the conversations. I'm just relishing the opportunity."
He added: "I'm ready. It was a difficult decision because I left a really good football club that gave me an opportunity with really passionate supporters and we were doing well.
"I know the situation we're in right now but this is something I've always wanted. I'm ready for it, I'm ready for the challenge. I'm up for it. It's great getting round and seeing all the faces I know and new faces as well.
"The staff are all up for it. We'll meet the players next week when everyone arrives back and I know the lads will be as well.
"It hasn't gone our way so far this season but that's done. Now it's moving forward. What can we do to affect it?
"Now it's working incredibly hard, leaving it all out there to try and drag our way out of it."
Wolves are already eight points adrift of safety in the Premier League and 1/25 with one bookmaker to get relegated.
Edwards said: "I get the frustration around because we've not won for a long time. Now if we're going to move forward and get out of this the only way we can do this is back the players. Let's back the lads and let's get really behind everyone.
"They're the ones who go over the white line and have to do it. That will really help.
"What doesn't help is if there's a lot of noise around. It's inevitable that it transmits to the pitch and players and that's difficulty.
"I get the frustration, totally. Supporters travel a long way and spend a lot of money. They want to see their team win and be successful. That's it. Over this last decade or so we've seen a lot of really good times. At the moment we're in a difficult position.
"I get the frustration but what is going to help us moving forward is everyone pulling in the same direction."