(Another) snowy day at @gillettestadium instagr.am/p/WkIVASv8YV/
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 7, 2013
Patriots are aware that the noise about Wes Welker — and other free agents — soon could get louder – Patriots – Boston.com
Good read breaking down what’s happening now and what will be happening over the next five days. Here’s his take on Welker, and I agree that they probably should move on but it’s doubtful they will…
I’m on the record saying the Patriots should move on from Welker for the good of the offense. While no one has more respect for or values Welker more than I do, I think to become the toughest team to defend for a defense, the Patriots need to get more dynamic on the outside, let the tight ends handle the middle of the field, and take Welker away from Brady. Get a viable downfield threat — Wallace and Jennings aren’t coming here, but the draft is full of them, the Patriots could make a trade, and more receivers could join the low-price market of Jerome Simpson, Mohamed Massaquoi, Brandon Gibson, and David Nelson — and get constant and athletic yards-after-catch from the other side in a combination of Edelman and Danny Amendola, Josh Cribbs, or a draft pick, and the Patriots would be tougher to defend in all parts of the field in the postseason, which has been a problem for them.
What Welker news will we have today…?
https://www.patspropaganda.com/what-welker-news-will-we-have-today/
Overall, since the start of the 2010 season, Woodhead has caught 92 passes for New England on 130 targets, a 71 percent rate. Combine that with one lost fumble in 365 touches since he arrived in the NFL prior to the start of the 2009 season, and it’s easy to see why he’s made his bones as a part of the Patriots’ offense.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/overall-since-the-start-of-the-2010-season/
Welker had “mild disdain” – actually, a lot more than mild – for what happened early in the season (specifically the Arizona game) and it did stick in his craw for most of the season. I didn’t write he was being phased out for no reason. But, Welker and Bill Belichick got past that at some point during the season. I think the team began to see Welker in a new light after everyone else kept getting hurt, yet Welker endured, and so did the offense;
Welker never complained internally or externally about what was going on, which earns points from the Patriots;
Wes Welker update – Extra Points – Boston.com
Breathe everyone… BREATHE…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/welker-had-mild-disdain-actually-a-lot-more/
Wide receiver Wes Welker has no plans to re-sign with the Patriots before testing the free agent market next week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Report: Welker will test free agent waters
Makes sense for Welker to see what’s out there, he might never get another chance. Still think he comes back to New England, but he’d be foolish to just take the Patriots deal without hearing what other teams would be willing to offer him.
If you love a player, set him free, if he comes back to you it was meant to be…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/wide-receiver-wes-welker-has-no-plans-to-re-sign/
