I'm kinda wondering why we are having a discussion about NEXT year's WRs. Which makes it even more curious as to why I'm responding.
Assuming Welker leaves next year, I can see the Pats picking a WR in the first or 2nd round, looking more for size and speed in an outside the numbers WR. They haven't had much recent luck with WR's in the draft, so they might go to a high end FA WR, though I have no idea who might be available
But regardless of the methodology, the Pats need to get younger, bigger and faster at WR next season. I love the receiver options we have for THIS year, but by next year the age will start to show. Welker and Branch are both likely to be gone next season and Gaffney and or Stallworth aren't really long term solutions (in fact I'll be disappointed if Branch makes this season's roster) So the Pats could be looking to add 3 new receivers to their mix
BTW- I'd love to have Wallace, but I'd be very leery to give this kid a long term deal that pays him over $10MM/yr....and that's what he'll want in a new contract