Patriots passed on new Welker deal

It will get done as long as Wes isn't looking to break the bank.

Not sure why the Globe is saying Mayo is getting money that is supposed to go to Welker. Best LB they have.

I never thought the guy would have come back so soon. But, if the Patriots can't get the deal done, I know of a team in Indiana that would love to have him play for them.

If the Patriots don't resign Welker, he will be quickly given a huge contract from any one of the other 31 teams in the NFL.

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Originally posted 11:16 AM ET  12.18 by Stuart MacDougal

I never thought the guy would have come back so soon. But, if the Patriots can't get the deal done, I know of a team in Indiana that would love to have him play for them.

Along with 25 or so other teams.

Miami still rues the day they traded Welker. Come on Mr Kraft, open that generous wallet you have.

This is a non story. Worse case, Welker gets the franchise tag slapped on him.

He's not going anywhere and all parties involved know it.

Until other teams figure out a way to cover Welker ... he ain't goin' anywhere.

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Originally posted 11:37 AM ET  12.18 by Danny15

This is a non story. Worse case, Welker gets the franchise tag slapped on him.He's not going anywhere and all parties involved know it.

Okay, thanks, I can start breathing normally again.

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Originally posted 11:36 AM ET  12.18 by Lady's Coach Belicat

Miami still rues the day they traded Welker. Come on Mr Kraft, open that generous wallet you have.

Wes Welker for a 2nd round pick (Samson Satele) and a 7th round pick (Abraham Wright)

One of the most lopsided trades of the last decade.

Still with the idiotic trade comments. He was a restricted free agent, if Miami hadn't traded him N.E. still would have gotten him, only without throwing in the 7th round pick as well. Frankly, I don't know why N.E. didn't do that.

I give Welker props. I thought his stats were generated from Moss taking up so much of the defenses attention but he is doing fine without him. Give the guy his $

I could see Belichick putting Welker to the curb, he's that kind of coach....it's a business.

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Originally posted 11:36 AM ET  12.18 by Lady's Coach Belicat

Miami still rues the day they traded Welker. Come on Mr Kraft, open that generous wallet you have.

You don't give a new big multi year contract to a 31 year old receiver with bad knees whos on the decline of his career. Kraft will often him a fair deal but he won't break the bank for him.

On the other hand Mayo is 25 has a good 5 years left in his career.

this is just the Globe being the Glob ...

Welker will get a deal ... if not from the Pats, a lot of teams would love to have him. As for bad knees? ... too bad he's having a pro-bowl year ...

Mayo ... yeah ... right ... makes sense thou ... cheap and easy ...

Bad knees don't make the cuts Welker's made all year.

It's a business, get the most out of the employees for as little as they will accept.

He is tough! He's been the go to guy, and over the middle, he gets it done. Put up some amazing stats the last 2 years.