Poll: Will Wes Welker have an extension before July 16th?

We heard over the weekend that the Patriots and Welker seemed like they were far apart on a contract extension, $6 million a part to be exact. Things weren't looking good for the two sides agreeing to an extension by the July 16th deadline.

Now this report from the Boston Globe gives reason for optimism.

While the two sides have been in different places as far as guaranteed money, it is believed that the main hurdle is a third year and how to structure it. The Patriots have been reluctant to go to a three-year deal with the 31-year old receiver, who in five seasons with New England has recorded 554 catches, just three shy of the franchise record set by Troy Brown over 15 years.

Via a league source, it is expected that the two sides will be working hard this week toward getting a deal done.