mike I think we’re at that point where we can use hindsight to finally say that not bringing wes welker back was an OK thing to do. sure he was way better than edelmandola, but how much more of a difference would that have made? he was a part of a bigger whole and with the “whole” changing around him, he wasn’t someone that you look to create a new “whole” around. in the pats perfect world, i think they still would’ve picked up dobson boyce and thompkins to complement the te’s.

Yeah, I was on board with it from the start of last offseason. I loved Welker, but as we saw this year, the injuries/concussions are starting to catch up with him. 

And to be honest I feel similar about Edelman. Slot receivers in the Pats’ system are never irreplaceable and I think with a year of experience and health Amendola would be fine to take over for Edelman. Let’s not forget it took Edelman until his fifth season to stay fully healthy and make an impact. If they can bring Edelman back for a reasonable number, I’m all for it, but they will not and should not break the bank for him.

As for Welker, he could be looking for a new home again this offseason. And don’t even ask, he’s not coming back.