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I know we differ on the criteria or at least what's of most importance. I lean on numbers and stats. Contribution to winning teams is important. I'm not into the the pre-and-post game speeches and "locker room presence." Leadership starts with your performance on the field during games, especially the most meaningful ones.WW clearly has a popularity issue in New England... Same with Vrabel... Vrabel has been a top 3 candidate 6 times so far, WW hasn't even made it to the top 3 ( It is my personal opinion that WW is the best receiver New England has ever had - Moss had more talent, but Welker was better ... if that makes sense to anyone but me, cool )
and Russ Francis absolutely belongs...
Welker's overall numbers are overwhelming. Too prolific to be ignored. I also think he's the best WR in franchise history. Moss was the most talented but essentially for one season. Stanley Morgan is the only competition for Wes as the franchise's all time best WR.
Russ Francis had some good seasons for the Patriots but I don't see enough collectively there from the 6 seasons.