andrewgarrr
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So Vollmer and Talib, 2 guys who have a history of injuries is more important the the biggest provider of offensive production?
Talib is better then what the Patriots have at CB but he hasn't played an entire season without being injured for periods of time. Where was Talib when the Pats needed him most? On the bench hurt...again!
Hernandez and Edelman can't play the slot and provide the production Welker does. Hernandez drops more then welker and Edelman too. Edelman is injury prone, Hernandez has been to. Neither one of these two can run the routes and get open like Welker does. Matter of fact Edelman just needs to go. Use his money on keeping Welker. Edelman doesn't provide anything for this team. He has a ton of heart, but not talent.
Vereen? He missed a year due to injury and didn't play a bunch this season. You want him to take Welkers position? Seriously??
Yup. No one person or group of persons can match Welker's past production. But I think sacrificing some of that production at slot receiver for enhancements in the secondary, offensive line continuity, and ability to 'take the top off the defense' are more important qualities. I'd love to have Welker. I just can't agree that he's worth $10 million.
If the Patriots are comfortable with Vollmer and Talib's injury history and commensurately reward these players with long-term contracts, than I am also comfortable with it. However, I did undervalue the injury aspect. Thanks for bringing that up.
Edelman brings additional value as a special teams player. If Welker is resigned, I do not want him returning punts. I think those additional plays hindered his offensive performance in the recent loss.