Welker's role

[Fencer]

I don't understand why there's so much doubt about Welker's role. The following four points seem pretty obvious to me:

1. He'll start. At that price, he'll start.
2. He has a similar skill set to Branch. So he's likely to be used similarly.
3. One difference vs. Branch is that he has proved he can take a hit and get up from it. Thus, it's more likely than it was with Branch that in 3+ WR sets he moves over to the slot position.
4. If he's significantly better than his teammates at punt and/or kick returns, he'll get that duty. If it's a tie or near-tie, however, the less valuable player will get the job, while he is saved for other kinds of plays.

 

[RxJock1120]

I don't understand why there's so much doubt about Welker's role. The following four points seem pretty obvious to me:

1. He'll start. At that price, he'll start.
2. He has a similar skill set to Branch. So he's likely to be used similarly.
3. One difference vs. Branch is that he has proved he can take a hit and get up from it. Thus, it's more likely than it was with Branch that in 3+ WR sets he moves over to the slot position.
4. If he's significantly better than his teammates at punt and/or kick returns, he'll get that duty. If it's a tie or near-tie, however, the less valuable player will get the job, while he is saved for other kinds of plays.

I don't think that most people question the role he will be playing. Most people are just pissed we gave up so much, picks and money, for a WR noone has ever heard of.

 

[edzo44]

I don't understand why there's so much doubt about Welker's role. The following four points seem pretty obvious to me:

1. He'll start. At that price, he'll start.
2. He has a similar skill set to Branch. So he's likely to be used similarly.
3. One difference vs. Branch is that he has proved he can take a hit and get up from it. Thus, it's more likely than it was with Branch that in 3+ WR sets he moves over to the slot position.
4. If he's significantly better than his teammates at punt and/or kick returns, he'll get that duty. If it's a tie or near-tie, however, the less valuable player will get the job, while he is saved for other kinds of plays.

You forgot:
5. If necessary he can also be called upon to kick on kickoffs, point afters and field goals!
We all know how much BB values versatility!

 

[mgteich]

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I guess you haven't watched the patriots much. Welker was Miami's #1 receiver with 67 catches and their top kick returner.

I would hope that he wouldn't "start". I used to think the same of Brown. Welker is one of the best slot receivers and returners in the league, a Brown clone, only much younger. He'll start if we need him to, as Brown did.

I don't think that most people question the role he will be playing. Most people are just pissed we gave up so much, picks and money, for a WR noone has ever heard of.