Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

[gr8slayer]

NFL.com's Adam Schefter reports the Patriots' offer sheet to restricted free agent Wes Welker will be for seven years and $38.5 million.
Once Welker signs the offer, Miami will have seven days to decide whether to match. It's doubtful they will, as they'll get a second-round pick for letting him walk. Welker can return kicks and has sure hands, but isn't a deep threat and stands 5-9. The Patriots are going buck wild.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

The cap is out of control.

[Bling]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

And the Bills are feeding into it. Ralph can't compete my ass. He's got plenty of money. He was just cheap, and Marv finally convinced him to open the pocket book.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

And the Bills are feeding into it. Ralph can't compete my ass. He's got plenty of money. He was just cheap, and Marv finally convinced him to open the pocket book.

Not how you start. It's how you finish.

[mysticsoto]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Ok, whether Thomas (LB) was overpaid is questionable...but Wes? He's a great return guy, but that's alot for someone who will likely only contribute on STs!!! Again, NE39 should be eating some more crow now!!!

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Ok, whether Thomas (LB) was overpaid is questionable...but Wes? He's a great return guy, but that's alot for someone who will likely only contribute on STs!!! Again, NE39 should be eating some more crow now!!!

I rarely question a team like the Pats because of how dominating they have been over the past five years but damn. This one doesn't make sense to me.

[Slim]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Thats 38.5 for a slot reciever, and a good st'er.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Thats 38.5 for a slot reciever, and a goot st'er.

Excellent STer, average to below average WR.

[Slim]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

How much cap room did they have?

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

How much cap room did they have?

Apparently alot.

[Bling]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Welker had an incredible year last year. Best #3 WR in the league last year, 1 reception shy of #32 in receptions, and incredibly clutch.


Now you put him on the Pats, subtract him from Miami, and he's worth a 3rd (Pats giving late 2nd, so it's about right). What's scary is the money offer. Who knows, maybe BB and co. can make him a #1 in the league. He's definitely going to tear up the Dolphins and Bills secondary if they don't fix them.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Welker had an incredible year last year. Best #3 WR in the league last year, 1 reception shy of #32 in receptions, and incredibly clutch.


Now you put him on the Pats, subtract him from Miami, and he's worth a 3rd (Pats giving late 2nd, so it's about right). What's scary is the money offer. Who knows, maybe BB and co. can make him a #1 in the league. He's definitely going to tear up the Dolphins and Bills secondary if they don't fix them.

I'm not that worried about it.

[Goobylal]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

As I said in the OTHER thread on this, the contract probably has a poison pill, like Nate Burleson's contract did last year. This is complete BS! These types of contracts should have been outlawed last year.

[Bling]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

I'm not that worried about it.

Of course you're not. Then when he catches 10 passes for 200 yards, you're going to ***** about how this short kid was destroying your secondary. Sometimes, you just have to open your eyes.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Wes Welker For $38.5 MILLION DOLLARS? Wow

Of course you're not. Then when he catches 10 passes for 200 yards, you're going to ***** about how this short kid was destroying your secondary. Sometimes, you just have to open your eyes.

We run a bend but don't break C2 Zone. Big passing plays aren't much of an issue. Were not going to forget how to play defense just because Nate left.

BTW 0-2