aristocrat Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'd love to have him on this team but he wouldn't even think of coming to us. I can't believe anyone would even say no to having him on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'd love to have him on this team but he wouldn't even think of coming to us. I can't believe anyone would even say no to having him on the team. it would just feel wrong. it would be like bizarro world and i'd want to boo him every time he made a play, and then i'd have to slap myself and say "oh, wait...crap!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 i can go out there with my cane and catch passes one handed and still get a thousand yards with marcia throwing to me. so yeah no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 People say no to a guy that has destroyed defenses for years despite them knowing exactly whats coming That's because the guy wants huge money and is not going to be worth it when a) he inevitably start declining -- he's 32 next season, and b) he has a backup throwing him the ball instead of a HOFer. To let Levitre walk away and give huge money to Welker would be insane. I'd love to have him on this team but he wouldn't even think of coming to us. I can't believe anyone would even say no to having him on the team. That's because some people here answer these questions without ignoring the economic realities involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 This screams classic Belichick, smartly getting rid of a high-priced player just as he hits the downside of his career, and I've seen Welker drop some pretty crucial passes the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Why isn't anyone questioning if Brady might start to decline? He will be 36 when the season starts. He didn't look great against Baltimore either. Brady has been "declining" for 6 years on this board. With how hard he works, I wont consider him a non factor until he's in a broadcast booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 This screams classic Belichick, smartly getting rid of a high-priced player just as he hits the downside of his career, and I've seen Welker drop some pretty crucial passes the last couple of years. True, except no draft pick this time (maybe a comp pick, but I'm sure they'll be signing some UFA's that will negate it). Brady has been "declining" for 6 years on this board. With how hard he works, I wont consider him a non factor until he's in a broadcast booth I don't see that in his future. Maybe a pre-game show, but even then it's iffy. And his decline happens in the later stages of the playoffs. Eventually it will be sooner. There was an analysis of his YPA's on what looks to be an inexorable path downwards, like what happens to all QB's eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 People say no to a guy that has destroyed defenses for years despite them knowing exactly whats coming That's Brady more than Welker. Anyone the Pats plug in will have similar numbers. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Why isn't anyone questioning if Brady might start to decline? He will be 36 when the season starts. He didn't look great against Baltimore either. Because pocket passers with excellent protection have a much longer shelf life than WRs and RBs. In case you haven't noticed, the significant majority of WRs tend to hit the wall pretty hard in their mid-30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 After signing Byrd, Levitre and our draft picks - not sure there is sufficient cap space to spend $9-10 million on Welker. The article I read (refer to the Stadium Wall) said we might have some room left on cap money but why blow your wad on one guy when you could conceivably get 2 or 3 at a position of greater need (LB or safety) I wasn't saying Bills should sign Welker just disagreeing with the statement that they didn't have the cash to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'd do it just to take a weapon away from Brady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleaMoulds80 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I put 65% of his success on his QB. I put 100% of his success on him being good and not just Tom Brady. In 2006 he started just 2 games and still managed to catch 67 balls for almost 700 yds with Joey Harrington and Daunte Culpepper throwing him the ball. Belichick saw something no one else did and forked over a 2nd rounder for him. Welker is just THAT good. If he came for a decent price, I'd say sign him. Welker is freaking amazing and still serviceable. Edited February 19, 2013 by FleaMoulds80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'd do it just to take a weapon away from Brady He won't be returning to the Pats anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillsgrl Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I still don't think we need him. If they do what they say they want to do and move Stebie to the slot we have a player who could be better than Welker. ( assuming our QB can make the throws) Now if welker was say.......6 3 and physical I would say what are you waiting for! I am also going to guess he will want a crazy contract that would bite us later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2964/wes-welker Stats seem to indicate that in 9 years of being in the league, he's missed a grand total of 5 games. If he is continually injured like people seem to think, then please send more of this type of oft-injured player to the Bills. I was refering to Amendola, not Welker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Actually I think we do.........he is a slot receiver I think putting stevie in the slot he could be better than welker..............if we get a great consistant QB......we need a big physical outside receiver and welker is not that We do need a big Receiver and I hope we get Cord Patterson or/and Chris Harper but Stevie is not better than Welker even in the Slot. It's good to have all kinds of receivers and I hope we get big and shifty WRs along with a pass catching TE. I'd do it just to take a weapon away from Brady Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 If Welker can't help the Pats over the hump to win a Super Bowl then I fail to see how he will help the Bills win a Super Bowl at his age, probable cost, and the state of the current Bills roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillsgrl Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 We do need a big Receiver and I hope we get Cord Patterson or/and Chris Harper but Stevie is not better than Welker even in the Slot. It's good to have all kinds of receivers and I hope we get big and shifty WRs along with a pass catching TE. I still think he could be better than welker...........of course we could win the superbowl next year too Just saying it is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Honestly, this roster does not need a small WR that catches 100 balls a year with regularity. It is all about priorities with the Bills. If I am Nix this offseason I go balls in to make sure we resign Ruevel Martin to solidify the WR position. Guy is a flat out baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Honestly, this roster does not need a small WR that catches 100 balls a year with regularity. It is all about priorities with the Bills. If I am Nix this offseason I go balls in to make sure we resign Ruevel Martin to solidify the WR position. Guy is a flat out baller. He has a much bigger catch radius than Welker too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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