Welker: "Asante chose money over championships" - New England Patriots Forums

***pats1*** · 06-30-2008, 07:47 AM

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In an AP story primarily about his offseason work helping at-risk children in his hometown of Oklahoma City, Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker had some unkind things to say about cornerback Asante Samuel, who left the Pats as a free agent to join the Philadelphia Eagles:

"Asante's a great player, so it hurts not to have a guy like that. But then again, it's part of the business of the game. He chose money over championships, and that’s the way it goes sometimes."

Keegs · 06-30-2008, 07:49 AM

I love Welker. He is definitely one of my favorite players now.

But he needs to keep his mouth shut on this. How many rings does Welker have?

Wait until you win a Super Bowl before saying that crap.

***DaBruinz*** · 06-30-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Keegs

I love Welker. He is definitely one of my favorite players now.

But he needs to keep his mouth shut on this. How many rings does Welker have?

Wait until you win a Super Bowl before saying that crap.

Please tell me why this is any different than what MANY MANY people on here said about Asante? None of us have rings.

And, honestly, Welker is right. The Pats were offering damn good money to Asante and he walked. Just like his mentor, Ty Law. How many rings did Ty get after he left the Pats. In fact, I think that only Klecko has gotten a ring with another team after being with the Pats since 2003.

Keegs · 06-30-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Please tell me why this is any different than what MANY MANY people on here said about Asante? None of us have rings.

And, honestly, Welker is right. The Pats were offering damn good money to Asante and he walked. Just like his mentor, Ty Law. How many rings did Ty get after he left the Pats. In fact, I think that only Klecko has gotten a ring with another team after being with the Pats since 2003.

we don't play in the NFL, nobody cares what we say.

Welker didn't win a ring. I hope he does soon though.

I just think it looks bad saying that and as an NFL player who hasn't won a Superbowl, he shouldn't be talking like that.

i obviously hope that Welker is right though.

signbabybrady · 06-30-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Keegs

we don't play in the NFL, nobody cares what we say.

Welker didn't win a ring. I hope he does soon though.

I just think it looks bad saying that and i obviously hope that Welker is right.

Why does it matter whether Welker has a ring...he is not the one making the choice hear. Asante has the ring and Asante made the choice.

Keegs · 06-30-2008, 08:15 AM

If Merriweather or LeKevin Smith said it would any of you have a problem with it?

BrianPat · 06-30-2008, 08:16 AM

I think Welker could have dropped the last two words, but I also think he's saying he expects to wearing a ring or two as a Patriot. Also, after last year, he's earned the right to say what he wants, ring or no ring, he's was one of the reasons the Patriots had the year they did.

signbabybrady · 06-30-2008, 08:18 AM

IMO the only people who shuold be mad about the comment are those who play for and those who follow the Eagles. Because what the comments says is you don't have a chance to win a ring there.

BrianPat · 06-30-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Keegs

If Merriweather or LeKevin Smith said it would any of you have a problem with it?

Personally, yes !

They haven't contributed anywhere as much as Welker has, in just one year as a Patriot. Welker put everything he had into each catch and at times I thought he was going to get crushed. Defenses know what he can do and try and knock him around to disrupt his timing, remember the end of the Colts game, he was one angry dude !

***pats1*** · 06-30-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Keegs

If Merriweather or LeKevin Smith said it would any of you have a problem with it?

Who's "Merriweather?"

Is he related to "Mahoney?"