Chiefs better get a New DB fast. Denver and Wes ?

[Hootie]

it makes the Pats considerably worse...

when they were toying around with Eldeman over Welker that offense wasn't nearly as good...the injuries happened, Welker is reinserted, and all of the sudden Tom Terrific is Tom Terrific again

Amnorix and the Pats fans can parade around like 'oh no big deal' but it is a big deal

[Exoter175]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

it makes the Pats considerably worse...

when they were toying around with Eldeman over Welker that offense wasn't nearly as good...the injuries happened, Welker is reinserted, and all of the sudden Tom Terrific is Tom Terrific again

Amnorix and the Pats fans can parade around like 'oh no big deal' but it is a big deal

Bingo

Despite the fact that Edelman and company can and probably will develop into an adequate replacement, nobody will ever replace Welker's ability to make a play, his ability to get open and get free, or his ability to be clutch in big moments.

Huge loss for the Pats, and a Monumental gain for the Broncos, and dumbasses are here thinking, "Nah, he won't amount to anything for the Broncos, he's done, past his prime".

[Jerm]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

it makes the Pats considerably worse...

when they were toying around with Eldeman over Welker that offense wasn't nearly as good...the injuries happened, Welker is reinserted, and all of the sudden Tom Terrific is Tom Terrific again

Amnorix and the Pats fans can parade around like 'oh no big deal' but it is a big deal

Exactly...I see this as hurting the Pats wayyyy more than helping the Broncos.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

it makes the Pats considerably worse...

when they were toying around with Eldeman over Welker that offense wasn't nearly as good...the injuries happened, Welker is reinserted, and all of the sudden Tom Terrific is Tom Terrific again

Amnorix and the Pats fans can parade around like 'oh no big deal' but it is a big deal

I agree. I think Gronk and Hernandez won't be nearly as effective even if they can stay healthy.

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

it makes the Pats considerably worse...

when they were toying around with Eldeman over Welker that offense wasn't nearly as good...the injuries happened, Welker is reinserted, and all of the sudden Tom Terrific is Tom Terrific again

Amnorix and the Pats fans can parade around like 'oh no big deal' but it is a big deal

It will be a big deal if he isn't adequately replaced by another "plus" receiver and/or Hernandez or Gronk go down AGAIN.

There's many ways to skin a cat. Other teams have won it all with lesser QBs than Tom Brady and without Wes Welker. In fact, we haven't won it ever WITH Welker.

The Patriots aren't dead meat now. It's day two of free agency. But they better spend/draft wisely, because they just lost a very, very good player who was everything you want -- consistent, tough, intelligent, talented, etc.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

it makes the Pats considerably worse...

when they were toying around with Eldeman over Welker that offense wasn't nearly as good...the injuries happened, Welker is reinserted, and all of the sudden Tom Terrific is Tom Terrific again

Amnorix and the Pats fans can parade around like 'oh no big deal' but it is a big deal

I think the Patriots took a big step back... look at their WR production outside of Welker in 2012. Then, take away Brandon Lloyd... now look at the numbers. They have some work to do.