The dual problem with letting Welker go

[DocHoliday]

No Jennings. No Wallace. No Bowe.

Draft a guy. And if that's not a reliable chance, draft two guys.

The Steelers got Wallace in the 3rd round and Brown in the 6th. Maybe Daboll helps. (Although whatever job he did this week is not exactly a good start)

I have a funny feeling Bowe will land here. He just fits that narrative of a misused, dumb player that can turn it around that tends to come here.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

No Jennings. No Wallace. No Bowe.

Draft a guy. And if that's not a reliable chance, draft two guys.

The Steelers got Wallace in the 3rd round and Brown in the 6th. Maybe Daboll helps. (Although whatever job he did this week is not exactly a good start)

risk drafting a WR which is one of the hardest positions to draft in the NFL or take mike wallace who you know what you are going to get...should be an easy decision...

 

[Sciz]

risk drafting a WR which is one of the hardest positions to draft in the NFL or take mike wallace who you know what you are going to get...should be an easy decision...

Yeah, a one-dimensional speed WR who has an inflated sense of self-worth and was less productive than Lloyd this season.

 

[thechris]

If Welker walks, you need to replace him in FA. The Pats have a very sorry track record in drafting WRs recently.

 

[deters]

FA WR and draft Ace Sanders baby!

 

[VrabelJr]

Mike Wallace isn't the answer. Greg Jennings is though.

 

[Sciz]

Mike Wallace isn't the answer. Greg Jennings is though.

Spending over half of the Pats' cap room on a guy that has missed 11 of his last 32 games, is turning 30 early next season, and that intends to maximize his contract this offseason?

 

[Sciz]

FA WR and draft Ace Sanders baby!

So we now have people that want a WR that just big, just fast, or both big and fast. Am I the only person who just wants a WR who isn't small, isn't slow, and is really good at football?

 

[PatriotDynasty_12]

I think Belichick might make a move for Percy. I know he was high on him when he came out of college and he's a very versatile player. Him or sign Bowe. Wallace dropped a lot of balls this year and really doesn't impress me. And Greg, ehhhhh too much cash for someone who has been injury prone lately and is close to 30

 

[ensoul]

Pats have not drafted a good receiver since, Branch? I don't recall one wide out they drafted in the past 8 years that was good.

As for Welker, he is a huge part of the offense. Despite his dropped passes he is durable which is more than you can say for Hernandez and Gronk who have been injured the past two seasons.

Not sure it is easy to replace his production as people think. I would not break the bank for him though. He is a year older and he regularly drops passes. If some team wants to over pay for him let him walk.

 

[satz]

The layer of the offense that is missing is a deep threat. You do not fix it by weakening your intermediate inside strength . Wes usually pulls the No1 CB of the other team. By adding a WR on the outside you will make a team choose who to cover if that guy is productive. which means 1 of the 2 will always be productive.

for a team that takes advantages of matchup i be shocked it they decide to go down the road of loosing one of there key matchup.

hate to say this , moving forward they should plan for either gronk or hernandaz being out at all times.

years before brady will go 5 wides and shot gun. Now we do not even have 5 quality guys.
hernandaz , lloyd and wes. that is all . Its makes defending them easier with 2 stiffs running around.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I think Belichick might make a move for Percy. I know he was high on him when he came out of college and he's a very versatile player. Him or sign Bowe. Wallace dropped a lot of balls this year and really doesn't impress me. And Greg, ehhhhh too much cash for someone who has been injury prone lately and is close to 30

Is there any actual evidence for this whose original source is not Brad Childress, who doesn't count as "reliable"?

 

[Gronkandez]

Josh McD drafted Demaryius Thomas while in Denver. He would be perfect in NE. McDaniels may have blown all his other draft picks but he nailed the WR selection. Let's see if he can do it again.

The Patriots offense as curently constructed just isn't built to suceed in the playoffs. Good defenses just pack in the middle of the field. The ravens defense isnt even that good this year and they stymied the Pats. Makes me sick.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Josh McD drafted Demaryius Thomas while in Denver. He would be perfect in NE. McDaniels may have blown all his other draft picks but he nailed the WR selection. Let's see if he can do it again.

The Patriots offense as curently constructed just isn't built to suceed in the playoffs. Good defenses just pack in the middle of the field. The ravens defense isnt even that good this year and they stymied the Pats. Makes me sick.

Again, there's "the Patriots offense" and "the Patriots offense that took the field yesterday."

Sub in GRONK for Fells. Sub in Stallworth/Edelman for Branch. BIG difference.

 

[jbb9s]

guys if we let Welker go Payton Manning will be happier than a witch in a broom factory....thats just great replacement for Brandon Stockley which is going to retire most likely.....

yea i thought of this too. i think the way to play this is to tag him, if he complains and sits out then BB can do a sign/trade to any other NFL team not located in Denver, CO.

 

[SuperStang83]

As easy as it was last night to say I don't care if we let Welker walk, the more I think about it the more I want him to stay. He has the heart, fire, competitiveness of a champion, but as a team we simply rely on him way to much. If there is any hope we should bring in a true number one receiver, that can run all the routes and complement Welker! He really is an amazing piece of the puzzle, but if we can get a really good number one and Gronk can stay healthy this offense would be much more of a threat.

 

[grux]

As easy as it was last night to say I don't care if we let Welker walk, the more I think about it the more I want him to stay. He has the heart, fire, competitiveness of a champion, but as a team we simply rely on him way to much. If there is any hope we should bring in a true number one receiver, that can run all the routes and complement Welker! He really is an amazing piece of the puzzle, but if we can get a really good number one and Gronk can stay healthy this offense would be much more of a threat.

I was pissed last night but I want Welker to stay. I think Jake Ballard is going to add some nice depth to our TE position.

 

[Boomer B]

Again, there's "the Patriots offense" and "the Patriots offense that took the field yesterday."

Sub in GRONK for Fells. Sub in Stallworth/Edelman for Branch. BIG difference.

The reality of the NFL is that injuries will happen. There's no guarantee that you're gonna go into the playoffs with a full lineup. Losing Gronk sucks but he's been injured the last 2 years and missed time in college. Hopefully that trend ends soon. They will have Ballard next year who is a better backup then Fells.

I would like to see Welker come back but not for top WR money. I think they need someone who can stretch the field and another WR for depth and to develop. I would look at guys like Jennings, Bowe, Wallace, Harvin, etc.. and I would also draft a WR in the top 3 rounds to develop.

I've been saying for 3 years now that I'd like to see that Pats go more towards their 2004 offence. Pound the ball and use play action for some big gains. We made strides this year and I'd like to see it more in the future. In order to maximize play action and make teams pay for bringing a Safety in the box we need a deep threat.

 

[Boomer B]

As easy as it was last night to say I don't care if we let Welker walk, the more I think about it the more I want him to stay. He has the heart, fire, competitiveness of a champion, but as a team we simply rely on him way to much. If there is any hope we should bring in a true number one receiver, that can run all the routes and complement Welker! He really is an amazing piece of the puzzle, but if we can get a really good number one and Gronk can stay healthy this offense would be much more of a threat.

Pretty much how I feel. I'd love Welker to stay but not to be the focus of the offence. Instead of the 110 catch Welker I'd like to see him be the 75 catch Welker and be a piece of the puzzle.

 

[PATSMATT]

We need to keep Welker...As much as his drops erk me he is the glue that holds this offense together. We badly need someone who can stretch the field and open it up for Welker, Gronk, and Hernandez. Loyd is a good player but is not a deep threat. He is running the intermediate routes that Gronk and Hernandez are running. I love Edelman as a special teams player and the depth he adds to the WR corps but he just cant stay healthy.