Patriots preparing to trade Wes Welker?

vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:04 am Post subject:

I could see the Rams or Broncos jumping on this, they both could use a slot receiver.

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The real question is if they do trade him how does that affect their chances at a Superbowl. Welker, product of the system or not, is very good in this system and appears to be Brady's favorite target when he's in the game.

It's nice getting a pick for a guy you plan on losing but if it costs them a Superbowl is it really worth it?
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vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:14 am Post subject:

RuskieTitan · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:31 am Post subject:

Dude was good during his time... but he's on the downside of his career, and I feel will drop off fairly quickly. If some team pays for him, they'll regret it.
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I could see him getting moved for like a 2nd and a 4th at this point. Which team would be willing to trade for him is the big question. I don't think the Patriots would trade him in the division, which eliminates the Bills & Dolphins, both of which would want a guy like Welker.

Here's a list of teams I compiled in a hurry who may make a move for him. The bolded ones make most sense cause they are serious contenders that have a deep threat but need that need a #2/slot go-to guy:
Chiefs
Raiders
Ravens
Bengals
Browns
Texans
Vikings
Chargers
Titans
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nicfre2011 · Joined: 15 Mar 2011 Posts: 5305 Location: SC

Watch Scott Pioli trade Dwayne Bowe straight up for Wes Welker.

Shocked

That would allow Pioli to get his Patriot fix considering it has been awhile since he signed Steve Maneri.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:07 am Post subject:

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0 chance we sign him. We have no need for a WR.
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Tzimisce · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:18 am Post subject:

If they trade him, it won't be to a contending team within the AFC.
The Browns, Chiefs, Colts and Bengals are the only AFC teams I could see him going to.
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treat88 · Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 6001

Seems like he'd be an awfully tough guy to move.

Anyone who acquires him is on the hook for the remainder of his franchise tag and likely would still have to work out a long term deal as well as give up the picks and players involved.

Even if the Pats do actually want to move him, I think there is a near 0 percent chance that they are able to...Al Davis isn't in Oakland anymore...no one left to take advantage of.

Strange way to handle things from NE perspective, if this is accurate. 2 games in and they are looking to give up a franchise tagged player? Should have just let him walk and not pay the dough. I'm not at all sure the uncertainty of acquiring a late round pick is worth the risk of being on the hook to the tune of $9+ mil if no one bites.

Either something bad is brewing behind the scenes or this is just baseless rumor/speculation.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:20 am Post subject:

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If he’s a system player every team would have a player doing what he does, but very few do. He doesn’t get open, he doesn’t get the ball.
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RuskieTitan · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:25 am Post subject: