OPINION: Wes Welker for Ocho Cinco - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

Watson's IQ · 03-04-2008, 01:44 PM

This is a pretty dumb question, considering it would never happen in a million years.

But no, I would not make that trade. Welker brings a very different skill set which is incredibly valuable to the way this offense is run.

LoganMankinsPancakeBlocks · 03-04-2008, 01:44 PM

No thanks. Chad is a better WR than Welker, but Welker is a better fit with Moss due to his short route dominance, far cheaper (compared to what Chad's will be once he gets his way and it's redone) contract and the fact that he doesn't have the ego Ocho Cinco does.

***jmt57*** · 03-04-2008, 01:49 PM

No, I wouldn't make the trade simply because of this thing called a Salary Cap. Even if you could convince me that Johnson and Moss would co-exist and team chemistry would not be a problem, the trade still doesn't make sense. The improvement in the offense with Johnson rather than Welker would be minimal. The negative impact on other positions would be much greater due to the size of Johnson's contract compared to Welker's contract, and would result in the team being worse off with Johnson, not better.

ScottieC · 03-04-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by National Sports Advisors

You guys are incredible. Do you honestly think there is ONE GENERAL MANAGER in this league who considers Wes Welker to be a better overall receiver than Chad Johnson? I mean for cris sakes Tom Brady made David Givens and Deion Branch look like superstars in super bowls. Wes Welker had the advantage of playing with Tom Brady and having the defense double cover Moss on every down. Can we get serious people? Good lord. The homerism on this site is out of control. I love Wes but let's not compare him to one of the top 5 receivers in the entire NFL.

Based on 2007, Wes was one of the Top 5 receivers in the NFL. I'm not trying to argue for the sake of it, but Welker is special and that has nothing to do with Homerism.

Don't handicap his ability just because Tom throws to him.

satz · 03-04-2008, 02:04 PM

Next Year Whoopy Cap Hit
Moss - 11
Chad - 11
Kelly And Co -3

24 Million For 1 Position What Are You Matt Millan

tobias funke · 03-04-2008, 02:10 PM

I don't even care about the numbers.

Wes Welker is a ******* Patriot. The guy is the very definition of intangible.

You'd want to trade him for a malcontent who drops as many important passes as he catches?

Iron Helmet · 03-04-2008, 02:16 PM

You don't think with Ocho and Moss on the corners that any average WR can get open?

VJCPatriot · 03-04-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Helmet

Straight up trade...would you do it?

Talentwise, duh. But for this team, no. Why? Ocho Cinco wants Mucho Dineiro. We'd have to pay him at least as much as Moss, if not more. Which basically kills our cap, and our ability to sign any more free agents. Might even make it hard to sign our draftees. I think I'm quite satisfied with Moss and Welker, tyvm.

tobias funke · 03-04-2008, 02:17 PM

What I think is that you have a very simplistic view of football that doesn't necessarily mesh with reality.

Tommysgirl · 03-04-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by National Sports Advisors

In a heartbeat although it would never happen. I mean good lord. Chad Johnson is a much better receiver than Wes Welker. It's far easier to find slot receivers than game breaking studs like Johnson. It just amazes me how many fans fall in love with guys and don't think rationally. Chad Johnson for Wes Welker is a no brainer.

If I wasn't already thinking this was stupid, I'd thank you for posting this. Rule of thumb, whatever NSA says, do the opposite.