Pats Eye Welker (Reiss)

[Lampshade]

Re: Per Patsfans.com Messageboard: Pats interested in Welker

There's millions of us out there just clicking 'refresh'. We can't be stopped.

 

[Ghost of Ben Dreith]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

This is starting to smack of panic on the Patriot's part.

Some might say, justifiably so, that the Pats prepared well and identified their targets in preparation for the opening of FA...and they would be right on the preparation. But....this would stretch even my extreme "in Beoli we trust" view to the breaking point if we were to give up a #2 for Welker. He is a nice player, but not worth a #2. As for hurting the Fish....who cares really...they will be buried in the basement anyway.

I would pee in this kool-aid and wouldn't even think of drinking it on this move if we give up a 2nd.

 

[Pat_Nasty]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

Name the last Patriots round 2 draft pick who wasn't a bust.

Eugene Wilson? Deion Branch? Matt Light? Kevin Faulk?

 

[zippo59]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

This is starting to smack of panic on the Patriot's part.

Some might say, justifiably so, that the Pats prepared well and identified their targets in preparation for the opening of FA...and they would be right on the preparation. But....this would stretch even my extreme "in Beoli we trust" view to the breaking point if we were to give up a #2 for Welker. He is a nice player, but not worth a #2. As for hurting the Fish....who cares really...they will be buried in the basement anyway.

I would pee in this kool-aid and wouldn't even think of drinking it on this move if we give up a 2nd.

They haven't done anything yet they are just looking into it, and I can't balme them for that.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

Eugene Wilson? Deion Branch? Matt Light? Kevin Faulk?

I cited Dillon. The recent years.

 

[zippo59]

I'd rather have Drew Bennett, Donte Stallworth, or Kevin Curtis.

 

[primetime]

With two picks in the 1st round, the Patriots can afford to be aggressive and give up a #2 for a good player like Wes Welker.

 

[jefmblrd]

I'm kind of up in the air on this one. I love Welker and all that he brings to the table, but I'm not sure about giving up a second for him. He sure would look good returning kicks for us and making some exciting, clutch plays (like he's done against us), but I still have to think about it.

 

[pats60]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

Welker is a nice player but I don't think he is worth a 2nd, especially with the good players who are likely to be available there in this draft.

I agree with you

 

[RobertWeathers]

To give up a second is huge, especially with the strength of this draft. This may be an indication that they are more than likely going to trade out of the #28 spot to get a second that they will have to give up in order to get Welker.

Thats my read too. I really like him as a player. Is he a 2nd rounder? Seems high, but I sure as hell dont know. BeliPioli do and I respect that. Hes still young. Why not?

 

[BelichickFan]

I'm not a huge fan of it . . . and I do wonder if they could offer to trade a #3 for him as opposed to signing him as a RFA for a #2 . . . but he is the kind of guy who brings more to the table than just his receiving numbers. As we've seen for years with Troy, a guy who's a good PR, KR and who makes the big catch when it's needed (even if it's only for 5 yards - but on 3rd and 4) brings more value than shows up in stats.

 

[BBelichicken]

If we got Welker would we just have to match Miami's tender of 1 year for 1.3 million?

 

[patsgo]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

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Wow would they really consider giving up a second round pick for Welker?
Is he worth that much?

our second is more like a high 3rd, welker can run, great special teams, and can be your slot reciever i think its worth the pick hes proven

 

[BelichickFan]

To give up a second is huge, especially with the strength of this draft.

I'm not under the impression that this is anything special as a draft.

 

[BelichickFan]

If we got Welker would we just have to match Miami's tender of 1 year for 1.3 million?

We'd sign him to a long term contract and Miami would have to either match or let him go for a #2.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

I'd rather have Drew Bennett, Donte Stallworth, or Kevin Curtis.

I agree, no way I want Wes Walker if it costs a second round pick...

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: Reiss Blog: Patriots to meet with WR Wes Welker

I'd give a 2nd for the Wanker. BB is attracted to him, not because he's an attractive young boy but because he's versitile. And signing him hurts a division rival.

Name the last Patriots round 2 draft pick who wasn't a bust.
Dillon, and we traded for him.
I'd consider taking a guy whose proven he can play, is multi-role versitile and hurts your competitor.

The last 2nd rounder who wasn't a bust? Chad Jackson. Prior to that? Deion Branch.

The Pats have only had 2 2nd round busts under Belichick if you don't include 2000.

2001- Matt Light
2002 - Deion Branch
2003 - Eugene Wilson, Bethel Johnson
2004 - Marquis Hill and Corey Dillon (via trade)
2005 - They traded down out of the 2nd round
2006 - Chad Jackson (jury is still out)

 

[Mainefan]

Welker would be a terrific addition, especially considering the fairly strong possibility that Brown will retire.

Is he worth a second round pick? Of course, and here's why: he's proven himself, which is more than any second round pick (or even first round pick) can say. We KNOW he's good. And wouldn't it be nice if he were on our side the next time we played Miami?

Is he the big time #1 receiver we'd all like? No. But no one in free agency really fills that bill exactly, except perhaps for Randy Moss, who brings with him more baggage than Cleopatra. Welker is a number 3, but solid as a rock, and he is an excellent kick returner as well.

 

[zippo59]

I am thrilled that the Pats are exploring their options but this might be a case where the cost is just too high.

Welker is not a Corey Dillon type impact player.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

We need someone to stretch the field, Wes Walker is another Tim Dwight, another slot reciever, who is not worth a second round pick...