JoeSixPat
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We're all constantly amazed and impressed with Welker's ability to make tough catches, pop up after a nasty hit etc... some have noted that Welker benefits from Moss' deep presence, effectively opening things up in the middle for him.
I'm wondering whether people feel that's true. I'd say it was definitely true last year, with Moss potentially over-used and so many passes going his way. This season I think DC's have noted that Moss and Cassel are not nearly as dangerous as Moss and Brady were - and I've seen Moss with more single coverage situations this season as a result, meaning that Moss might not be drawing as much coverage off of Welker as he was last year.
Yet Welker continues to deliver and have very big games, amid some very heavy coverage.
While I think we'd still need to have a credible deep threat WR on the field, my feeling is that Welker is enough of a talent to get himself open even without Moss on the field.
I guess I'm saying that this season, it seems like Welker's getting more of the Defensive attention than Moss is. Anyone feel the same? Other insights that they care to provide?
I'm wondering whether people feel that's true. I'd say it was definitely true last year, with Moss potentially over-used and so many passes going his way. This season I think DC's have noted that Moss and Cassel are not nearly as dangerous as Moss and Brady were - and I've seen Moss with more single coverage situations this season as a result, meaning that Moss might not be drawing as much coverage off of Welker as he was last year.
Yet Welker continues to deliver and have very big games, amid some very heavy coverage.
While I think we'd still need to have a credible deep threat WR on the field, my feeling is that Welker is enough of a talent to get himself open even without Moss on the field.
I guess I'm saying that this season, it seems like Welker's getting more of the Defensive attention than Moss is. Anyone feel the same? Other insights that they care to provide?