Originally Posted by ATippett56 Reche Caldwell was not on the New England Patriots roster the following season.

Originally Posted by ATippett56 The New England Patriots failed miserably at trying to replace Wes Welker whether by free agency, draft, or trade based upon the following 2012 NFL season results: Anthony Gonzalez - 0 catches Jabar Gaffney - 0 catches Donte Stallworth - 1 catch Chad Ochocinco - 0 catches Jeremy Ebert - 0 catches Greg Salas - 0 catches Kamar Aiken - 0 catches

Originally Posted by JackBauer Appeal to history notwithstanding, which of those receivers were brought on to replace Welker?

Originally Posted by ATippett56 You really are getting desperate.

Originally Posted by JackBauer Getting desperate about what, exactly? Maybe don't expect to make incomprehensible posts and not get questioned on your reasoning.

Originally Posted by ATippett56 That's your problem

Originally Posted by JackBauer So are you going to answer the question or not?

Originally Posted by ATippett56 Anyone on the aforementioned list.

Originally Posted by JackBauer So it's your contention that any or all of the aforementioned were brought in as possible Welker replacements?

Originally Posted by ATippett56 NFL franchises keep an open mind at roster solutions unlike you.

Originally Posted by ATippett56 From the following list of wide receivers acquired or retained during the 2012 League Year: Anthony Gonzalez Jabar Gaffney Donte Stallworth Chad Ochocinco Jeremy Ebert Greg Salas The answer if affirmative.

The Patriots have been overachievers the past two years. It doesn't have the talent to compensate for injuries, and it wins so much because it puts in 99% effort in the regular season and plays with terrific schemes to mask its deficiencies.

But in the playoffs a good team at 99% will not beat emotional, talented teams that play at 100%. It's what happened against the Giants in 2011 and the Ravens in 2012.