wes welker - New England Patriots Forums

koolaid23 · 03-15-2007, 12:11 AM

whoever is saying that welker cant be great in the return game. (previous post)....shut up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3iUqk8TiPI

ChoWZa · 03-15-2007, 12:13 AM

Yah he looks fast on that return.

heh just noticed at the beginning of that clip it says

Raiders Randy Moss - Groin/Ribs

patsfan55 · 03-15-2007, 12:42 AM

holy crap look at this cut!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ9p5...elated&search=

patsfan55 · 03-15-2007, 12:45 AM

its like watching a more physical branch, who can also return punts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ9p5...elated&search=

patsox23 · 03-15-2007, 01:12 AM

Bethel. Johnson. Indy. Breathe.

notex · 03-15-2007, 02:11 AM

this ones amazing....never knew this happened...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3hQM...elated&search=

smg93 · 03-15-2007, 02:24 AM

I'm not sure it's been mentioned already but there has been lots of talk about Welker as a kick returner in isolation. Meaning much of the discussion has been centered on his capabilities alone.

What I'm more excited about is the possibility of putting Wes and Maroney in at the same time. Now, there is no obvious person the other team would want to kick it to.

unoriginal · 03-15-2007, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by smg93

I'm not sure it's been mentioned already but there has been lots of talk about Welker as a kick returner in isolation. Meaning much of the discussion has been centered on his capabilities alone.

What I'm more excited about is the possibility of putting Wes and Maroney in at the same time. Now, there is no obvious person the other team would want to kick it to.

Hobbs was also lights out when he replaced Maroney back there. One things first sure we have options back there this year.

koolaid23 · 03-15-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by smg93

I'm not sure it's been mentioned already but there has been lots of talk about Welker as a kick returner in isolation. Meaning much of the discussion has been centered on his capabilities alone.

What I'm more excited about is the possibility of putting Wes and Maroney in at the same time. Now, there is no obvious person the other team would want to kick it to.

maroney is not gonna be returning kicks anymore, or at least very few. you dont put your starting RB in on special teams return to get tired or potentially hurt. im guessing it will be hobbs and welker on kick returns.

ClevTrev · 03-15-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by koolaid23

maroney is not gonna be returning kicks anymore, or at least very few. you dont put your starting RB in on special teams return to get tired or potentially hurt. im guessing it will be hobbs and welker on kick returns.

Believe you just nailed one of the prime reasons Welker was signed. Maroney took one for the team last year returning kickoffs. Given the need to keep him fresh, and his role as primary back this season, it's important to relieve him of his kickoff duties.

Welker fits so well as one of the team's returners (punts and kicks) and as a slot receiver who is quick in his cuts, fearless over the middle, and incredibly hard to cover. Having a player like him mixed with the other receivers provides the variety that Brady will come to love and that will drive defenses crazy. Given some of the negative posts recently about Welker, I think it's important to really look at the role he will play for the team. If people assumed that he was acquired to simply be a #1 or #2 WR, they are gravely mistaken. Given the subsequent acquisitions of Stallworth and Washington, the plan for the passing game is now revealed and potentially brilliant.