Wes Welker

  1. B/R Debate: Should the New England Patriots Sign Wes Welker to a Long-Term Deal?

    If the Boston Red Sox weren't a sub-.500 baseball team, Wes Welker 's messier-by-the-day contract situation might be at the forefront of New England sports talk radio...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 1 day ago 3,704 reads 8 comments

  2. Illustrating the Timeline of Wes Welker's Contract Negotiations with Patriots

    Contract talks are at an impasse between the New England Patriots and wide receiver Wes Welker . With so much drama and history between the two sides, it's easy to forget how things got to this point...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 days ago 1,884 reads 2 comments

  3. Donte' Stallworth vs. Deion Branch: Who Will Make the Patriots' Roster in 2012?

    Wes Welker has been the most productive wide receiver in the NFL since joining the Patriots in 2007 and is a sure thing to make the roster in 2012...

    James DiMaio Written by James DiMaio about 8 days ago 1,175 reads 22 comments

  4. NFL Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding NFL's Disgruntled Stars

    Drew Brees, Matt Forte and Wes Welker, all elite offensive players, appear frustrated by contract negotiations. The players want massive deals to reward their high level of play, but the teams know their productivity could soon decline...

    Justin Janssen Written by Justin Janssen about 10 days ago 405 reads 0 comments

  5. What Robert Kraft's 'Patriot for Life' Comments Mean for Wes Welker

    Wide receiver Wes Welker and the New England Patriots are in the midst of a contract standoff that has conjured up memories of so many standoffs between the Patriots and their players in recent history...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 11 days ago 4,405 reads 19 comments

  6. Wes Welker: Patriots' Frustration with WR Foreshadows Likely Exit After 2012

    The New England Patriots have absolutely no problem playing hard ball with their biggest stars. They also have no problem saying goodbye to them when the time comes. Wes Welker is well aware of this, and it is the No...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 15 days ago 3,552 reads 50 comments

  7. Kansas City Chiefs: Who Should Scott Pioli Trade Dwayne Bowe For?

    Earlier this week , I had mentioned Dwayne Bowe's holdout and whether or not it should be a concern. While holdouts are common among players who receive the franchise tag, teams cannot afford their players to miss OTAs...

    Farzin Vousoughian Written by Farzin Vousoughian about 16 days ago 4,924 reads 39 comments

  8. Wes Welker: With Contract Talks Worsening, What's Next for Welker and Patriots?

    The immediate future of wide receiver Wes Welker is certain, but his long-term future with the New England Patriots isn't. Now that Welker has signed his franchise tender to play for the Patriots for one year at $9...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 16 days ago 4,414 reads 41 comments

  9. Breaking Down the Biggest Storylines Around the AFC East

    The AFC East is one of the NFL 's most competitive divisions. It already has three teams that could contend for playoff spots and if the Miami Dolphins could figure out their quarterback situation then all four teams could be dangerous...

    Ryan Phillips Written by Ryan Phillips about 16 days ago 132 reads 0 comments

  10. Wes Welker: Patriots Shouldn't Cave to Star Receiver's Contract Demands

    Wes Welker blew it, and the New England Patriots are not at fault. The star receiver was offered a two-year, $16 million offer in the middle of the 2011 season, and he turned it down...

    Eric Ball Written by Eric Ball about 16 days ago 6,675 reads 34 comments

  11. Examining Patriots and Franchise Tag, What Does Future Hold for Wes Welker?

    If recent history is any indication, Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker will soon be the recipient of a long-term contract...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 18 days ago 3,379 reads 8 comments

  12. Wes Welker: Patriots Star Signs Franchise Tender to Stay in New England

    Wes Welker signed his franchise tender with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to Greg A. Bedard of the Boston Globe ...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 18 days ago 5,290 reads 5 comments

  13. Wes Welker: New England Patriots WR Signs Franchise Tender

    The New England Patriots and Wes Welker have not seen eye to eye on the star receiver's future with the ballclub, but Tom Brady's top target is not going to let that stop him from working with his quarterback...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 18 days ago 4,751 reads 16 comments

  14. Wes Welker: New England Patriots Receiver Should Shut Up, Sign Franchise Tender

    Wes Welker claims he has 9.5 million reasons to play in 2012, and if that's the case, he should sign his franchise tender and participate in New England's offseason activities...

    Ryan Phillips Written by Ryan Phillips about 19 days ago 768 reads 3 comments

  15. 2012 Free Agency: Welker Negotiations Are Showing Signs of Optimism

    Wes Welker has certainly been cryptic in expressing his feelings about his contract status with the New England Patriots ...

    Pranav Tadikonda Written by Pranav Tadikonda about 19 days ago 699 reads 3 comments

  16. Wes Welker's Comments Give New England Patriots All the Leverage in Negotiations

    Wes Welker is willing to play for the $9.5 million, one-year franchise tag from the New England Patriots . But in saying as much in an interview on WEEI on Monday, Welker practically gave up all of his leverage...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 19 days ago 4,953 reads 37 comments

  17. 2012 NFL Debate: Who's More Important to Tom Brady? Gronkowski or Wes Welker?

    Nobody in the NFL caught more balls in 2011 than Wes Welker . The scrappy veteran wideout finished with 122 catches and also finished second in the league with 1,569 receiving yards...

    Josh Zerkle Written by Josh Zerkle about 22 days ago 4,280 reads 19 comments

  18. NFL Rumors: 10 Biggest Whispers of the Offseason Right Now

    With OTAs less than a week away for some NFL teams, there are rumors of holdouts, trades and free-agent signings throughout the league. These things are what makes the NFL offseason exciting...

    Brian Goldsmith Written by Brian Goldsmith about 23 days ago 46,484 reads 119 comments

  19. NFL Speculation: 7 Deals We'd Love to See Prior to Camp

    With the NFL training camps not starting up until late July, there is plenty of time for players without set contracts to finalize their agreements with their teams, right? It ...

    Chelena Goldman Written by Chelena Goldman about 23 days ago 3,116 reads 3 comments

  20. Latest Updates on NFL Franchise Tag Holdouts

    With the NFL focus slowly shifting away from free agency and the draft to offseason workouts and—even further down the line—training camps, franchise tag holdouts are going to start popping back into the NFL newswire ...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 26 days ago 174 reads 0 comments

  21. NFL Free Agency: Odds Stars Without Long-Term Deals Hold out in Training Camp

    The 2012 NFL draft has come and gone, and free agency will soon taper off. As teams begin to prepare for June minicamps, several NFL squads have clouds of uncertainty hanging over them...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 26 days ago 22,040 reads 71 comments