PatsFaninAZ

Welker had nearly 75 percent of the punt returns last year.

Can he do that again this year? WR has gone from a position of depth to one with more concerns this year. I'd put Wes pretty darned high on the list of guys we absolutely cannot lose next year, and the way he throws his body around, having him return punts seems like a bad idea. This assumes no major moves at WR for the offseason, except through the draft.

DaBruinz

A lot will depend on what happens between now and camp. Greg Lewis, just acquired from the Eagles, has a punt return in each of the last 2 years. Faulk has returned punts for the Pats as well.

If the Pats pick up a young WR or CB in the draft, I'd expect that player to have experience returning punts and/or kicks.

Homeland Defense

I hope not. Welker is too valueable to the offense. I wouldn't mind seeing him out there in fair catch scenarios standing at his own 10 yard line.

WhiskeyBreath

Slater had some fumbling problems but maybe he is a candidate.

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"Does Wes Return Punts Next Year?"

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Lampshade

Clearly Belichick isn't concerned about Welker (or Hobbs) getting injured on ST. A play is a play is a play.

BadMoFo

For big play potential, Welker is still the best bet. Faulk is the best hands guy.

Please no talk of Greg Lewis returning kicks.

KY Pats Fan

I think Slater will step into that roll.

KDPPatsfan85

Greg Lewis return kicks

wistahpatsfan

Watch the draft. Pats might use a third or fourth-round pick to get a rocket for returns.
This team is nearly impossible to predict as far as what they'll do with personnel. Who woulda guessed Vrabel would be out or they wouldn't make an offer to Evans?