Comments on: Wes Welker says he doesn’t deserve a new contract

By: pattunya

pattunya — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:51:13 +0000

That’s it Welker use that old Jedi mind trick on them….”these are not the droids you are looking for”….If anyone deserves to stay in a Pats uniform it’s this dude.

By: newreality1

newreality1 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:59:00 +0000

I hope they let welker go. The guy is a class act and great player. How many times did this guy single handedly help his team win games in tight situation. I cant stand belichek but we would sure be happy to play this guy in greenbay. Hey wilker , keep yours ears open we might be giving you a call and when your making those first downs for us you will appreciate the luv you receive from the cheese heads. Keep your head up, your a great player

By: monnymon

monnymon — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:44:02 +0000

Hey Wes Welker..
I don’t pity you

By: ragingyinzer

ragingyinzer — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:43:56 +0000

Refreshing honesty??? Puh-lease.

Welker knows he won’t get the big multi-year deal he wants in this uncertain labor environment anyway. So he postures as a “good little soldier”, knowing it’ll give him leverage with the team in order to get his big payday year after next.

And Rosenthal falls for it hook, line, and sinker. No surprise there. Belicheat and Kraft are smarter and shrewder than that. Still, I think Welker owes PFT a little slice when his new deal comes, thanks to this article.

By: nitemare1

nitemare1 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:41:37 +0000

CKL—Is a Bengals Fan–Can’t you tell?

By: bearsblitz78

bearsblitz78 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:25:28 +0000

Damn straight! He doesn’t deserve one because he spent the season putting his feet in his mouth as much as in the endzone.

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:07:57 +0000

partymoney says: Jan 26, 2011 11:03 AM

one of the premier jagoffs in the league. no wonder he tore his acl, overstraining it by running the same route every play. love seeing this guy (and the pats) lose.
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Let me guess:

Colts fan, Jets fan or Steelers fan.
Sooo predictable.

By: chazzmon

chazzmon — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:51:54 +0000

Pats need a big fast wideout soon! The smurfs and Tight End offense was a great plan using what they had to maximize results but that can’t be offense going forward. Without a deep threat or a commitment to the run the defenses will make life tough for Brady and Co.

By: mcdeezznuts

mcdeezznuts — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:49:36 +0000

So nobody sees this as a financial decision? I’m not saying that it definitely is but when your production drops, even though it came after a serious injury, a new contract would probably only reflect that last season. But if he comes out next year with the same production he had in the seasons prior to last, he’ll warrant a much larger contract in New England or elsewhere. So if you think about it, by waiting one more season and raising his production, he could be looking at the long term value rather than the security of a new but maybe smaller contract this year.

By: j0esixpack

j0esixpack — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:47:51 +0000

Actually, with a work stoppage looming, and players not looking at getting ANYTHING until 2012, there might be some method to Wes’ madness here

The only way the Patriots would extend Welker NOW and not later is if they think that now is the time to sign him to a bargain contract.

For Welker, even a bargain contract means that he’d be getting MUCH MORE than he’s getting under his current contract AND he’d potentially be getting his sizable bonus money (at least compared to his current contract) NOW prior to a work stoppage that will put a hold on his salary, which is all the income he currently has going into 2011.

So Welker’s statement could serve as a wake up call to the Patriots front office that given a “disappointing” season of “only” 86 catches makes this the optimum time for the Patriots to extend him.

That would make a for a win/win scenario – the Patriots getting Welker signed long-term to a team friendly deal, and Welker getting his signing bonus money now, before a lockout, rather than in 2012.

By: shadowgm1

shadowgm1 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:38:12 +0000

What’s next? A padded cell and a “no sharp objects allowed” sign. This guy’s been Debbie Downer since they were outmatched by New York.

On a different note, at least he’s honest about himself, that he’s really not an issue since his injuries began.

By: 23chameleons

23chameleons — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:30:12 +0000

The one thing I think is missing is the fact that his numbers were down yet there was no vertical threat to their passing game this year. If you’ve got 4 guys going out on a pattern and most of them aren’t going past 20 yds, you’ve got a lot of defenders in that same area. Of course his stats aren’t going to look as good. Yet he still managed to lead the team catches, yds and 2nd in td’s behind a 6’6″ TE.

I’d LOVE to have that guy lining up in the slot with an Andre Johnson in a pass first offense and THEN see what his stats are.

By: gjir

gjir — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:29:44 +0000

Class act guy. You go white boy!!!

By: lolatvick

lolatvick — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:47:05 +0000

Welker’s numbers were down only due to the production the Pats got out of their 2 tight ends- 40 catches each for them. Wes’s catches will probably stay in that range next year due to the same. Its a good thing for Pats fans, send the big TE’s over the middle instead of laying out Welker every play

By: rushmatic

rushmatic — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:36:34 +0000

mistrezzrachael says:

Wow…hear that Revis????…Next time [ every time] you throw up one of your weak arm tackles, maybe you’ll be honest in saying that you’re good in coverage..but have Deion disease when tackling..

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This is an utterly ridiculous comment and yes, I’m a fellow Patriots fan. If Revis wanted to wear blue, he’d be welcome. Trust me.

By: tiffpats4eva

tiffpats4eva — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:33:43 +0000

Welker is a Patriot.

By: dolphinfannc

dolphinfannc — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:18:40 +0000

That’s so cool! A player that’s not trying to take all he can take and wants to be paid according to his work. Maybe he needs to teach Albert Haynesworth and these other dirtbags a thing or two.

By: Akula

Akula — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:18:09 +0000

Anyone who hates on what he says is the reason that sports is turning into the WWE.

The guy shows class and people find a way to throw him under the bus.

You can have Rex Ryan, Bart Scott and Cromartie….I’d rather go down fighting with Welker.

By: lucky5927

lucky5927 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:14:28 +0000

No way Welker put his foot in his mouth. If anything he will looked upon with more favor around the league. He obviously is talented and his off-field demeanor will benefit him come contract time.

By: FoozieGrooler

FoozieGrooler — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:12:43 +0000

Pats fan or not, it -is- hard not to like a guy who still possesses even an ounce of humility.

By: tecmobowl34

tecmobowl34 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:11:32 +0000

somewhere, gregg easterbrook is furiously bleeping himself over this

By: partymoney

partymoney — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:03:54 +0000

one of the premier jagoffs in the league. no wonder he tore his acl, overstraining it by running the same route every play. love seeing this guy (and the pats) lose.

By: Rhode Island Patriots Fan

Rhode Island Patriots Fan — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:03:13 +0000

In addition to being pound-for-pound one of the toughest—physically and mentally—players in the league, Welker is demonstrating here that he is also one of the shrewdest. Rather than groaning, Welker’s agent should be smiling. Wes’ humility sets the right tone for what I expect will be a well-deserved, multi-year contract extension. In New England, the question is always, “What is in the best interest of the team?” The answer is obvious.

By: firejefffishernow

firejefffishernow — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:03:12 +0000

maybe with all of their first round picks they can get a real #1 receiver great #3 receiver though

By: dragones99

dragones99 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:01:21 +0000

Learn from This Michael crabtree and all those 1st round pics that want so much money for not even playing one snap

By: jvw1982

jvw1982 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:00:07 +0000

He’s a fool…..this is why you get a new deal when you out perform your contract in the early yrs……hopefully the Pats will do the right thing and reward him for getting back on the field so soon after surgery and for being underpaid the last few yrs….this will show what type of organization they really have…….I’m not holding my breath for Kraft to pay the man, prove me wrong……..

By: nxsteven

nxsteven — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:59:01 +0000

Always thought Welker was a smart guy. Nope, this guy is clearly an idiot.

Lets see what he thinks about the Patriots organization when he’s traded to the Raiders. Bet he’ll want a raise then.

By: cityofchampyinz

cityofchampyinz — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:56:52 +0000

He’s right, he doesn’t.

By: FinFan68

FinFan68 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:55:09 +0000

Wow, a pragmatic NFL football player when it comes to money/contracts. Notice how he didn’t compare what he has done with somebody else playing for another team? No “I should be the highest paid at my position” garbage. I hope he gets a deal from the Patriots anyway. I’m tired of the “pay da man” crowd screaming to pay guys that have one decent year when guys like welker consistently perform and act like professionals deserve the money more

By: zombiepatriot

zombiepatriot — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:46:47 +0000

I’m guessing he could be recognizing he may be back to his pre-injury self next year and if so he could post pre-injury numbers, which could land him a bigger contract then what he could possibly get right now.

Just a thought…