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Welker’s status from both perspectives – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Welker’s status from both perspectives – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Good recap of where we’re at with Welker at the moment. Can’t help but assume Welker hasn’t been overwhelmed by his free agency market either, assuming his next step is to take a visit and make sure everyone knows about it. Think that would’ve happened immediately if someone was ready to cough up $8+ million per year. 

Ultimately I think teams are scared to give Welker a big chunk of change. Either way it should all be played out by the end of the week. 

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I think what has been proven time and time again is that they can afford to lose close to anyone except for No. 12, and that’s a key to this team. That’s no disrespect to Wes, because I love Wes and I love the player. The thing is, they’ve already had contingency plans with Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski. They’ve got a plan and an idea in mind if they lose this player – even though those guys aren’t wide receivers, they fill similar roles. It’s not something that they want to do. But again, I also know the Patriots well enough to know that they have a price and they know what they believe it’s going to be, and they’re not going to let other things dictate exactly what they’re going to do.

Pioli opines on Pats’ approach with Welker – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-think-what-has-been-proven-time-and-time-again/

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I do believe Welker wants to be back in New England. I also think he realizes that as a player, you don’t often get a chance to see what you’re worth on the open market. This is the first time he’s had that chance and that’s why he’s testing it (and also, in part, because the Patriots haven’t blown his doors off with their offer).

Mike Reiss

Chat: Chat with Mike Reiss – SportsNation – ESPN Boston

Nodding…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-do-believe-welker-wants-to-be-back-in-new/

Patriots are aware that the noise about Wes Welker — and other free agents — soon could get louder – Patriots – Boston.com

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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.

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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/

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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/