Appearing on NFL Network Thursday, NFL insider Michael Lombardi confirmed that the Patriots will place the franchise tag on Wes Welker if a long-term deal can’t be reached. “They’ve been trying all season to get a deal done,” said Lombardi, “but it hasn’t come to fruition yet. … They’re not going to lose Wes Welker. He’s going to be a part of their team.” The Pats would prefer to sign their leading receiver to a 2-3 year deal. The wide receiver franchise tag will drop from $11.5 million to roughly $9.4 million this year.
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All-Pro wide receiver Wes Welker can speak to the rise of the ‘stache. He was asked in the Patriots locker room on Thursday what was growing on his upper lip. “That’s mustache,” Welker explained, according to the Boston Herald. “I think some people have come up with names, but I don’t know. We haven’t come up with one yet. It seems to give you power, especially late in the season. So, I’ve been feeling it this week, and hopefully it carries through to Saturday.”
NFL.com news: Welker calls for Patriots fans to bring mustaches to Gillette
I expect anyone bringing the mustache thunder to Gillette this weekend to email me a pic!
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