Patriots are confusing me

Mile High Mania · 03-05-2007, 12:59 PM

What is the deal with Welker? What is it about Welker that is (a) worth the contract and (b) worth a 2nd round pick if MIA doesn't match?

Patriots | Welker update
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:29:38 -0800
Dan Pires, of The Standard-Times, reports the offer sheet the New England Patriots signed restricted free agent WR Wes Welker (Dolphins) is a seven-year, $38 million offer, according to sources close to the situation. The Patriots would have to give up a second-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins should the Dolphins decline to match the offer.

Mecca · 03-05-2007, 01:01 PM

Maybe they like that he can do like 50 different things.

Who knows they're also interested in Randy Moss.

crazycoffey · 03-05-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Maybe they like that he can do like 50 different things.

Who knows they're also interested in Randy Moss.

I know, doesn't this sound so anti-Billy B.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...nfl/index.html

The Patriots have shown interest in dealing for Randy Moss. A source said Bill Belichick believes he could motivate Moss to play and that he'd have the locker room support system to back him up, thanks to high-character veterans like Tom Brady, Richard Seymour and Rodney Harrison.
-- Boston Herald

Mr. Laz · 03-05-2007, 01:02 PM

holy schnikey!

it's called people have too much cap room for their own good and it's making them insane in the membrane.

best to just avoid this year's free agency .... at least until late.

**noa** · 03-05-2007, 01:02 PM

Yeah, he's a decent return guy and I'm sure Tom Brady could help him put up some better numbers than he did in Miami as a WR, but $38 million and a 2nd round pick is outrageous.

Mecca · 03-05-2007, 01:04 PM

Hey he can also kick off.........and kick Fg's!

Mile High Mania · 03-05-2007, 01:05 PM

I need Amnorix to talk about the greatness of this move.

Mecca · 03-05-2007, 01:07 PM

Well.....worked with Corey Dillon he semed anti BB, they really need a WR so I can see why they'd be interested.

Archie Bunker · 03-05-2007, 01:15 PM

Belichick loves these types of hardworking, versatile players. He is a great return man and has turned into a pretty good receiver. Put him with Brady in a very good passing offense he could put up some great numbers IMO.

I would cringe if Carl did something like this but I have feeling it's going to work out for the Pats.

KevB · 03-05-2007, 01:27 PM

He's basically the next Troy Brown for them. Troy Brown was an integral part of winning championships.

ck_IN · 03-05-2007, 01:07 PM

The one that gets me is the supposed interest in Moss. I saw that halfway through a rep in the gym. I damm near killed myself.

If there's anyone who I couldn't envision playing for BB it's Moss. That HAS to be pure speculation.

Mecca · 03-05-2007, 01:09 PM

Moss said in an interview he just wants to play for a team that wins now.....so who knows he might be a different player for them.

HolmeZz · 03-05-2007, 01:10 PM

It's a poison pill contract I believe.

Undertaker #59 · 03-05-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HolmeZz

It's a poison pill contract I believe.

That is the answer right there.

There is no way that the Pats are actually signing him for that kind of money. The offer probably has some stupid provision in it like if he plays 6 games in Miami in a single season he gets a $25 million dollar bonus. That way it makes it impossible for the Phins to keep him.

That being said, he has not actually signed any offer sheet yet.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-05-2007, 03:26 PM

Not justifying it, but NE does have 2 first round picks. They must feel that makes the R2 expendable......

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Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3697229	Patriots are confusing me What is the deal with Welker? What is it about Welker that is (a) worth the contract and (b) worth a 2nd round pick if MIA doesn't match? Patriots \| Welker update Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:29:38 -0800 Dan Pires, of The Standard-Times, reports the offer sheet the New England Patriots signed restricted free agent WR Wes Welker (Dolphins) is a seven-year, $38 million offer, according to sources close to the situation. The Patriots would have to give up a second-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins should the Dolphins decline to match the offer.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2637050	Maybe they like that he can do like 50 different things. Who knows they're also interested in Randy Moss.
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	holy schnikey! it's called people have too much cap room for their own good and it's making them insane in the membrane. best to just avoid this year's free agency .... at least until late. __________________
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2637050	Well.....worked with Corey Dillon he semed anti BB, they really need a WR so I can see why they'd be interested.
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Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $2038978	Belichick loves these types of hardworking, versatile players. He is a great return man and has turned into a pretty good receiver. Put him with Brady in a very good passing offense he could put up some great numbers IMO. I would cringe if Carl did something like this but I have feeling it's going to work out for the Pats. Last edited by Archie Bunker; 03-05-2007 at 01:33 PM..
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ck_IN Feels so good. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	The one that gets me is the supposed interest in Moss. I saw that halfway through a rep in the gym. I damm near killed myself. If there's anyone who I couldn't envision playing for BB it's Moss. That HAS to be pure speculation. __________________ As sweet as Tupelo Honey
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2637050	Moss said in an interview he just wants to play for a team that wins now.....so who knows he might be a different player for them.
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HolmeZz i guess its bittersweet poetry Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NeW HaVeN, CT Casino cash: $10004900	It's a poison pill contract I believe.
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