Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

From what I have seen in highlights at times of Wes Welker,it almost looks like a mirror image of how Branch played here in New England,Crisp routes,not afraid to head into traffic,a good set of hands and a good communication with the quarterback and both have similar blocking skills downfield.

Its looks like we may have finally landed the next Deion here in New England this year-and for the next several years as it looks now.

If he is what I think he is,He may be the best receiver of all of these guys this year..Yes that includes Stallworth and Moss.

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

Welker isn't the same sort of receiver as Stallworth and Moss. A more apt comparisson would be to Troy Brown (and as much as I love Troy, I think Welker will ultimately prove a better receiver).

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

You read it wrong...I compared Welker to Branch - not Stallworth or Moss...I said I could see Welker having a bigger year than those 2 guys in terms of yardage and catches although I think Moss will be leading TD maker at the WR position for the Pats

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

I am sure the the open reciever will get the ball....Man,I can't wait...

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

I definitely agree. Welker was next to impossible for the Patriots to cover. In the game against the Dolphins that they won, it looked like they were going to lose until Belichick started putting two guys on him. In the game they lost, they couldn't handle him.

There's a reason they gave up a 2nd rounder for him, weak draft or no.

He's also already started becoming involved in the team, attending charity events and whatnot like Faulk's softball game. I think he really appreciates being able to play. He reminds me alot of Troy Brown, in both talent and character.

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

Good Lord. If Welker's a Deion Branch, I'm thrilled. But this thread is the kind of fan-boy wet-dream posting I'm used to seeing at jetsinsider.com. Aren't we better than this? Can we just take him for the nifty, nice little player he likely will be and not fantasize to the point of insanity?

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

From what I have seen of him on film highlights,I don't think its impossible to think he can be Deion Branch-like

Its not as if I am saying he is like a Jerry Rice or Marvin Harrison which he is not even close to that dominating type of WR.

Deion was very good,not great but very good at what he did and a comparison is not really a 'wet dream' as you call it,comparing Welker to a HOFer is going over the edge,not with Deion who fit perfectly with the Patriots offensive plans and to which I think Welker will adjust very similar once the season begins.

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

You are high! You must be on drugs. Welker is not Deion Branch! He is not even better than Caldwell, was #3 in Miami, was behind Marty Booker. He catches maybe 40 passes next year. I would bet under.

BTW, I actually like the guy. He will help us a lot this season. But please stop comparing him to the Super Bowl MVP!!!!

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

Amen brother! Amen. I am not as kind as you in my remarks. I like the "nifty little player" tag for him as well.

Re: Wes Welker - A Deion Branch clone?
 

That is a pretty good synopsis, remember Rodney Harrison speaking about how difficult he was to cover.. really like the way he is making the charity circuit with these guys, if I were to write how to do some "team building" this would be the way to do it. Seems as though he enjoys being here have felt all along that he along with Thomas are very significant signings for this team.