zipster9

People are saying he is old and losing productivity. I say, wrong! Look at this year, 31yrs old and he is just as consistent as previous years.

But, if you look at how important Welker is to the Patriots success, you will find that he is a #1 receiver. He has produced more than any Patriots receiver and is durable. He clicks with Brady, a VERY IMPORTANT attribute.

People are trying to replace Welker with Edelman, DannyAmendola, etc..
Edelman is cheap, but, he is injury prone. Not reliable.
Amendola is a very good slot receiver, but he too is injury prone. Not reliable.
Other options may not panned out, or a sure thing.

Welker will be 32 in 2013 season. he probably has 2-3 years left. I would think 9m/yr with guaranteed 2.5yrs would not be too bad. Keep him as long as Brady can play.

Also remember that the Patriots have not had a good track record on drafting and signing WRs. Welker is a known quantity. Do the Patriots really want to roll the dice with Brady nearing his end of career?

RayClay

They should. It's silly to keep signing him for increasing franchise tags. Maybe after how he played this year, they'll come to a meeting of minds on years and terms.

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nabwong

Brandon Stokley is playing well at 36. Don't see why Wes can't.

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AndyJohnson

There is no perfect answer. If you look at it from a risk standpoint, there is no doubt a 32 yo (next year) WR who has the hits associated with over 1000 hits on him, of course there is a tremendous risk his health or dropoff could make the contract an overpayment.
On the other hand, calling Welker a 'slot receiver' is the height of ignorance in understanding offensive football. The Patriot offense runs through Welker. Before people who don't understand what that means start complaining, let me explain. The concepts of the Patriot passing game are built off of Welkers role. That doesn't mean he is the best player, or they try to get him the ball every ball, it means his role is the focal point that the passing scheme evolves from.
When we hear the ludicrous suggestiions, such as Edelman could replace him without any dropoff, or any list of other limited players who catch a lot of passes from the slot, it is an example of not understanding that the primary thing that separates Welker from anyone else in that role is his understanding of the offense, reading of the defense, and adjustment to routes.
So, yes, resign him.

mayoclinic

Welker will drop off at some point. But the way he's played this year, it's as likely to be at age 40 as it as in the next 2-3 years. His durability, toughness, focus, work ethic and consistency are a role model. Give him a 3 year deal, probably around $24M.

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Silver,Blue&Red

Yes
Absolutlely
Without a doubt!
Please!!
Hurry up!!!!
What the H3LL are you waiting for????

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mayoclinic

This is very well said. Bravo.

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skspikex2

Pay the man.

And get an extension with Talib and Vollmer too.

Archeryaddict12

He should be paid but I fear if he gets the money he will get injured, not that he isn't good but I could see it happening but I want welker to stay.


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ThatllMoveTheChains!!!

So you'd really be happy if WW was putting up 600 yds and earning 9M? Amazing that on the same forum that is ready to ship out Lloyd @4M with 900 yds we have people claiming 600 yds is "playing pretty well".