Wes Welker signs with the Denver Broncos
Well, there you have it. Wes Welker leaves Tom Brady for Peyton Manning. The Schefter bomb. My heart just sunk.
Earlier today it was reported that the Patriots low-balled Welker yesterday in their first offer of the off-season. Next, Bill Simmons said that Welker had to choose between Patriots and Broncos. Seems like the Broncos might be able to give Welker the money he wants, but we'll see. It would hurt 10x more if he pulled a Ray Allen and just left money on the table.
The Welker saga has been endless and at times downright unbelievable. We have heard that Welker wanted to stick it to the Patriots after being benched in the beginning of the year and not receiving a fair offer from them. In his mind anyway.
Welker has had over 100 catches in five of his last six seasons. The Patriots reportedly (at leas last off-season) didn't think the over 30 year old receiver would be able to keep up that production over a multiple year contract. Time will tell if they were right, the Patriots usually aren't when it comes to receivers. Except on Randy Moss.
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Wes Welker has agreed to terms with Denver Broncos.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2013
Wes Welker lands a two-year, $12 million deal from the Broncos. Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Wes Welker. Have fun, Peyton.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2013
My understanding is the Patriots' final and only recent offer was $10M over two years with incentives. Didn't make a big effort to keep him.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2013
Earlier today it was reported that the Patriots low-balled Welker yesterday in their first offer of the off-season. Next, Bill Simmons said that Welker had to choose between Patriots and Broncos. Seems like the Broncos might be able to give Welker the money he wants, but we'll see. It would hurt 10x more if he pulled a Ray Allen and just left money on the table.
The Welker saga has been endless and at times downright unbelievable. We have heard that Welker wanted to stick it to the Patriots after being benched in the beginning of the year and not receiving a fair offer from them. In his mind anyway.
Welker has had over 100 catches in five of his last six seasons. The Patriots reportedly (at leas last off-season) didn't think the over 30 year old receiver would be able to keep up that production over a multiple year contract. Time will tell if they were right, the Patriots usually aren't when it comes to receivers. Except on Randy Moss.
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Filed to ESPN: Broncos in serious talks, trying to hammer out an agreement with Patriots WR Wes Welker. Decision expected today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2013
[Update 3:23 PM]
Broncos deal with Patriots WR Wes Welker "very likely," according to a league source.
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) March 13, 2013
[Update: 3:45 PM]
According to two sources, the Broncos are deep in talks with free-agent WR Wes Welker. 1 source said they're "optimistic" on a deal coming.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2013
[Update: 3:59]
NFL source familiar w/ Welker/DEN talks tells @ronborges they have the framework of acceptable deal, but details still need to be worked out
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 13, 2013
[Update: 4:09]
Okay. RT @mikegiardi: A source close to the situation telling me that Welker has gone back to the Patriots to see if they'll match the offer
— James Christensen (@NEPatriotsDraft) March 13, 2013
[Update: 4:16]
Looks like a good probability that Welker ends up a Bronco now. Just to clarify: Wes is physically in Boston, not Denver right now.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2013
[Update: 4:33]
The Broncos have made a multi-year offer to WR Wes Welker ... We'll see what happens now.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2013
