Comments on: Wes Welker agrees to contract with Denver Broncos

By: hartleechung

hartleechung — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:12:54 +0000

Here come the 8 and 8 triots.

By: flyinhyphy

flyinhyphy — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:41:32 +0000

must be a nice career going from brady to manning…but only being remembered for the one time you had butterfingers.

By: severinsmith

severinsmith — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:57:15 +0000

Some of the ‘let’s be real’ Welker points are valid. I can remember the announcers saying, “There’s a catch Wes Welker makes 9 times out of 10 – just couldn’t get his hands on it this time” a LOT in the last two years. I think I actually remember it happening twice in a series this year and joking about it – “this means he has to catch the next 18″.

At any rate, I liked him a lot, and wish the Pats had hung onto him, but maybe it’s not actually ‘head in oven’ time. Good move Denver.

By: dman6015

dman6015 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:26:32 +0000

How do any of you know that the Patriots DIDN’T offer him as much, or possibly a bit more? Maybe Welker decided it was time to leave based on how he’s been treated the past couple of years. Only reason he had good numbers in 2012 is that Gronk couldn’t stop injuring himself. Otherwise, with a healthy Gronk all season, Welker’s numbers would have been pathetic.

By: severinsmith

severinsmith — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:20:37 +0000

Well, speaking as a Pats fan, I have been dying for them to replace Wes Welker with Lanny Mamendola. I mean Manny is a way bigger name and talent than Wes Welker. This was the plan the whole time, the Pats were going after Sammy Danemmoma for years. I love this guy! It’s all Part of the plan….

Now if they can just make the move and get that aging Brady out of here for a Tannehill or Locker, we’re gonna be all set.

Seriously though, they gave Amendola more than they offered Welker… I want to stick my head in an oven.

By: quackbury

quackbury — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:02:20 +0000

Forget about the slot. The Pats let Wes go because they know they can find another slot receiver, one who doesn’t drop THE key pass of the season.

But this will really hurt the Pats in punt returns. Welker’s excellence there will be tough to replace. Hard to see Woodhead or Edelman stepping up.

By: steelbreeze676

steelbreeze676 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:20:08 +0000

As a pats fan I’m sorry to see Welker go, but I wish him well. He was a fun player to watch and his so called “drops” always seemed to come when he was hung out to dry. The guy has taken some monster hits, you have to hope his health is ok when he’s done playing this game. Thanks for the years Wes! And good luck!

By: blackhawks2010

blackhawks2010 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:25:58 +0000

Great move Denver.

By: mmmpierogi

mmmpierogi — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:12:46 +0000

malvaren18 says: Mar 13, 2013 5:33 PM

Definitely 2014 will be the year of the Bronco’s, Super Bowl bound.

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I like Wes Welker, but it’s going to take a lot more than him to to help the Broncos soft defense from letting up fluff-tastic TDs at clutch moments in the game.

By: pongonfl

pongonfl — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:26:10 +0000

Welker better produce now, he wanted a better QB and they got him one…
kidding.

Hard to believe 6 per year for 2 years was the market for that guy, I bet that was the Manning special rate.

By: cheech2323

cheech2323 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:35:39 +0000

Love Wes and his services for the pats……but remind me, how many Superbowls did he win with pats. Believe me, love me some Welker but 1 catch he’s been famous for making wasn’t made and would have iced Superbowl win #1 for Wes.

By: linviv2013

linviv2013 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:23:49 +0000

Wes was Brady’s go-to man; they keep re- signing and then letting Branch go; Gronk and Hernandez keep getting injured; the safeties are useless and they’re going to keep Arrington?!? This is absolutely ridiculous! And the winner is: Peyton!

By: dman6015

dman6015 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:07:17 +0000

Dumb @$$ Kraft! Typical plug-and-play Patriots management philosophy. “Oh, we can just get another WR to replace him.”

Holy hell, anybody but Manning. They’ll bury the Pats if Welker stays healthy.

Any comments from Brady yet? Guess it doesn’t much matter. He’ll toe the company line.

By: fearthehoody

fearthehoody — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:03:35 +0000

Sell Out!

By: bonniebengal

bonniebengal — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:01:00 +0000

I don’t know when the next Denver/New England game is, but it’s going to be interesting.

By: doitbigreggiemckenzie

doitbigreggiemckenzie — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:52:54 +0000

This has probably been said, but what secondary is going to stop a trio of Decker, Thomas and Welker?

By: july57

july57 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:40:38 +0000

I don’t understand what the big deal is, unless Denver is going to restructure it’s offence Welker will be a bust. He averaged 100+ catches in NE because they targeted him with 3-5 yrd passes 15 times a game. He is a specialist and no good in anything but the slot.

By: michfn1

michfn1 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:35:10 +0000

You know if this happened 3 or 4 years ago i’d be excited but it isn’t 3 or 4 years ago and welker while still dependable has had a lot of curcial drops in big games and Manning isn’t superman anymore ..they’ll make the playoffs but Super Bowl ..nope

By: menofsteelx6

menofsteelx6 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:35:06 +0000

Great pickup for Denver , another blow to the patriots . HAHA

By: dynaco

dynaco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:18:32 +0000

It’s just BB showing 31 other teams how to build a contender(lmao).
The Pats don’t need WW. Who they really need up there is Parcells, along with his grocery list.

By: lostsok

lostsok — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:15:39 +0000

Denver will be unbeatable until the weather gets cold and Peyton falls apart like he always does in the cold. 13-3 and dead in the playoffs. Easiest predicting in football history.

By: mikesmajormojo

mikesmajormojo — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:06:07 +0000

What a great move for DEN and to a lesser degree, Welker, who seemed disrespected in NE. One of Welker’s biggest contributions to that organization has been his durability which is strangely overlooked. How else do you become the only player in NFL history with at least 100 catches in 5 straight seasons?

Welker’s a big upgrade on Stokely for DEN. It also subtracts from NE’s arsenal. And who will NE replace Welker’s production with? Even if they can land Amendola or Edelman can finally pull it off, who says either of those of those guys can finally stay healthy (for the first time in their careers)? Same goes for Aaron Hernandez and Gronk. I would build my fantasy team around all those guys every year but in the NFL, if I’m trying to maintain offensive stability and win, I have to value Welker a bit more than each of them.

I hope not, but I think by mid-season or so, NE misses Welker.

By: bloomingtonindy

bloomingtonindy — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:46:14 +0000

Denver will be interesting to watch next year. Welker is an exciting addition. However, I have for years as a Colts fan watched other teams play in the Superbowl, even with a QB named Manning and a stacked receiver corps.

By: antalicus

antalicus — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:44:52 +0000

Not sure how the Pats can go for Cruz if they undervalue the Slot position that much.

By: jasonculhane

jasonculhane — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:43:36 +0000

Last time Manning had talent on offense like this he threw 49 touchdowns. Elway has done his job and everythings in place to win back to back titles

By: rockee3

rockee3 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:38:26 +0000

Roesthlisberger7 Dream Team ? No, but good enough to thump the Pittsburgh hamburglers

By: itsnotdavid

itsnotdavid — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:38:18 +0000

At least he won’t have to worry about dropping the ball in the playoffs because it’ll be picked before it gets to him.

By: hehateme2

hehateme2 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:37:09 +0000

Correction:
2013 NFL Season End Standings

NE Patriots 13-3
Miami Dolphine 10-6
Buffalo Bills 6-10
New York Jets 2-14

By: salventuri

salventuri — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:33:36 +0000

I’m also concerned Patriots will target Cruz, not only because they need him, but as payback.

By: antalicus

antalicus — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:30:19 +0000

This just reveals how stingy teams are. The dude is worth more than that easily. On top of that I have no clue what my Vikings are doing. Are you telling me they couldn’t use Wes Welker for half of what Percy Harvin was looking for?