I’d agree, but I think finding the proverbial deep threat that is also smart enough to play in the Patriots system will be a tough challenge. Randy Moss was special in that way.
There’s a growing contingent of Pats fans who are okay letting Welker walk, and spending that money on defensive backs and new receivers. I can’t say I’m totally opposed to that. But I think they need at least two new receivers who can play. I’d be fine with just a bigger, physical receiver on the outside even if he’s not a straight up burner like Torey Smith. Smith fits the Ravens, run, then play-action toss deep offense, but the Pats will require more than a one trick pony.