Wes Welker worth $38.5 Million? - The Orange Mane

maven · 03-04-2007, 03:11 AM

Adam Schefter is reporting that the offer sheet that the Patriots and Wes Welker will sign is a deal worth $38.5 million over 7 years. That averages out to $5.5 million per year. That's an insane amount of money for a receiver who is just 5'9" and has just 96 career receptions and just one career touchdown. It'll be interesting to see if the Dolphins match the offer or if they will take New England's 2nd round pick (#60 overall) instead.

I know this has been casually mentioned, but damn that's a lot of money. Is Welker worth that much? If you're the fins do you match or take the 2nd round pick? Also, is this just another example of the crazy amount of money being tossed this FA?

Florida_Bronco · 03-04-2007, 03:14 AM

Guess with the cap situation this year, teams are throwing around the money pretty well.

SonOfLe-loLang · 03-04-2007, 03:25 AM

its not like any NFL contracts are guarenteed. I'd be willing to bet that's backloaded

SoCalBronco · 03-04-2007, 03:29 AM

Don't look at the total dollars that doesnt really mean anything.

Crushaholic · 03-04-2007, 03:36 AM

I have a sneaky feeling that New England is trying to force their division rival to overpay a guy. Will the Dolphins call their bluff?

maven · 03-04-2007, 03:38 AM

I know the total dollars don't mean anything, but there's definately going to be a large signing bonus, and a good amount guaranteed. All this for a 3rd WR/PR/KR. Money is flying around this year. Make no mistake, teams are spending. If you're the Dolphins you take that #2 without hesitation. I commend the Dolphins for acquiring picks rather than dumping them under previous regimes. Now the Patriots? They're gunning for that SB next year.

-Slap- · 03-04-2007, 04:11 AM

I guess it depends upon how the deal is structured. I like Welker and I think Brady will like him, too.

DBroncos4life · 03-04-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by maven

I know the total dollars don't mean anything, but there's definately going to be a large signing bonus, and a good amount guaranteed. All this for a 3rd WR/PR/KR. Money is flying around this year. Make no mistake, teams are spending. If you're the Dolphins you take that #2 without hesitation. I commend the Dolphins for acquiring picks rather than dumping them under previous regimes. Now the Patriots? They're gunning for that SB next year.

HE wouldn't be the number 3 guy with the Pats and he takes away a weapon from a division foe. Why wouldn't you offer something like that? It forces them to think hard and take time away from other things or other people to improve the team.

Pendejo · 03-04-2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

I have a sneaky feeling that New England is trying to force their division rival to overpay a guy. Will the Dolphins call their bluff?

I remember in '94 the Donks made an offer to Tim Brown that was creative. It was win win for them...as if the Fade didn't match the Great John Elway would have had Tim Brown to throw to....and when they did match...the contract was structured in such a way to give the Fade a few annoyances. Another Phillips/Ferguson deal. If only the fade wouldn't have matched. I remember granny al remarking after they re-signed Brown "They can't beat us on the field, and they won't beat us off the field either." Or something to that effect. Clearly that changed toot sweet.

Saying the above...while Welker is not a player of Tim Brown's caliber the situations are similar. Give him a a funky contract offer...make them match it...if they do...oh well. If they don't...you've got yourself a fine football player.

bmanhas · 03-04-2007, 05:16 AM

Look for a poison pill in the contract.

Crowpointer · 03-04-2007, 08:49 AM

Forget Girls Gone Wild, it's now Bill Belichick Gone Wild !

rovolution · 03-04-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bmanhas

Look for a poison pill in the contract.

I was just about to mention this. Theres a poision pill somewhere in that deal. Its probably really not $38.5mil

boltaneer · 03-04-2007, 01:52 PM

I like Welker a lot. Marty made a big blunder by keeping Tim Dwight over Welker in 2004 here.

But I think giving up a 2nd round pick is a bit much for him. I'm also very curious to see what kind of guaranteed money is involved and how this contract is structured.

Play2win · 03-04-2007, 01:55 PM

WTF is Wes Welker ?!?!!?

Inkana7 · 03-04-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DS49

WTF is Wes Welker ?!?!!?

Skinny white dude who did pretty well returning kicks for the Fins last season.

Play2win · 03-04-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

Skinny white dude who did pretty well returning kicks for the Fins last season.

Thanks... and I love your avitar...

Inkana7 · 03-04-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DS49

Thanks... and I love your avitar...

Haha, you're welcome. I've always been a huge Farley fan.

Rocket 7 · 03-04-2007, 04:55 PM

If he can play as well as this guy it is money well spent

400HZ · 03-04-2007, 05:59 PM

There's gonna be WRs in the second round of the draft this year just as good or better than Welker who they won't have to pay $38.5 million. Strange rumor. I'd believe it if they were talking about the Skins or Queefs or somebody. New England? Really weird.

GonzoLays · 03-04-2007, 08:27 PM

Hell yea he is worth it. Wes Welker is a beast in fantasy football.

PatsWin2002 · 03-04-2007, 10:45 PM

Looks like the Pats are still working........

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/sports/BO45128/

Patriots looking to sign an ex-Eagles receiver

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The Patriots may not be done just yet. They are talking with Dante Stallworth.

He was traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Philadelphia Eagles last season.

Stallworth could help at receiver, especially if Troy Brown retires. Tom Brady would love to see him stretch the field, as Stallworth is known for his tremendous speed.

Last year Stallworth had 38 catches, 725 yards and 5 touchdowns in 11 games.

worm · 03-04-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

Tom Brady would love to see him stretch the field, as Stallworth is known for his tremendous speed.

Stallworth is more known for his china-doll imitations.

Crowpointer · 03-05-2007, 06:51 AM

Pats also show interest in dealing for Moss

Quote: League sources last night indicated the Patriots coach has long been enamored with the Raiders wide receiver and would welcome the opportunity to bring him to Foxboro for the right price. Quote: Word out of Oakland is the 30-year-old wants to play on a contender before his career ends. The Raiders are intent on moving him following a miserable 2006 that saw him post career-worst numbers in receptions (42), yards (553), and touchdowns (three).
http://patriots.bostonherald.com/pat...ticleid=186445

SoonerBronco · 03-05-2007, 09:34 AM

Had the pleasure of watching Wes Welker play HS football in OKC. He was a year or two younger than me and played HS about 2 miles away from where I got my degree. The guy was a scoring machine. Running, recieving, field goals, pick 6's, you name it...he was just a little undersized and played in a smaller class of football. Didn't get a scholly offer untill the 11th hour by Texas Tech and the rest is history... The guy works hard and will fit well in New England. Good for him...

Steve Sewell · 03-05-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

I have a sneaky feeling that New England is trying to force their division rival to overpay a guy. Will the Dolphins call their bluff?

Man I wish our division was as weak as the AFC East so we could skate to the playoffs every year like New England.

03-04-2007, 03:11 AM	#1
maven ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,744	Wes Welker worth $38.5 Million? Adam Schefter is reporting that the offer sheet that the Patriots and Wes Welker will sign is a deal worth $38.5 million over 7 years. That averages out to $5.5 million per year. That's an insane amount of money for a receiver who is just 5'9" and has just 96 career receptions and just one career touchdown. It'll be interesting to see if the Dolphins match the offer or if they will take New England's 2nd round pick (#60 overall) instead. I know this has been casually mentioned, but damn that's a lot of money. Is Welker worth that much? If you're the fins do you match or take the 2nd round pick? Also, is this just another example of the crazy amount of money being tossed this FA?

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03-04-2007, 03:14 AM	#2
Florida_Bronco Got trolls? Welcome to Mile High, Brady! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 13,810 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn	Guess with the cap situation this year, teams are throwing around the money pretty well.

03-04-2007, 03:25 AM	#3
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,216 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	its not like any NFL contracts are guarenteed. I'd be willing to bet that's backloaded

03-04-2007, 03:36 AM	#5
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,041	I have a sneaky feeling that New England is trying to force their division rival to overpay a guy. Will the Dolphins call their bluff?

03-04-2007, 03:38 AM	#6
maven ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,744	I know the total dollars don't mean anything, but there's definately going to be a large signing bonus, and a good amount guaranteed. All this for a 3rd WR/PR/KR. Money is flying around this year. Make no mistake, teams are spending. If you're the Dolphins you take that #2 without hesitation. I commend the Dolphins for acquiring picks rather than dumping them under previous regimes. Now the Patriots? They're gunning for that SB next year.

03-04-2007, 04:11 AM	#7
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	I guess it depends upon how the deal is structured. I like Welker and I think Brady will like him, too.

03-04-2007, 05:16 AM	#10
bmanhas Solid Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 133 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jay Cutler	Look for a poison pill in the contract.

03-04-2007, 08:49 AM	#11
Crowpointer Patriots Fan Bill Belichick-Hingham's finest Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston's South Shore Posts: 897 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Brady	Forget Girls Gone Wild, it's now Bill Belichick Gone Wild !

03-04-2007, 01:52 PM	#13
boltaneer 17 ATTA BABY! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: America's Finest City Posts: 4,066	I like Welker a lot. Marty made a big blunder by keeping Tim Dwight over Welker in 2004 here. But I think giving up a 2nd round pick is a bit much for him. I'm also very curious to see what kind of guaranteed money is involved and how this contract is structured.

03-04-2007, 01:55 PM	#14
Play2win Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,610 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Duke	WTF is Wes Welker ?!?!!?

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Rocket 7 Formerly known as Dipso Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 4,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Smith 70	If he can play as well as this guy it is money well spent

03-04-2007, 05:59 PM	#19
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,342 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	There's gonna be WRs in the second round of the draft this year just as good or better than Welker who they won't have to pay $38.5 million. Strange rumor. I'd believe it if they were talking about the Skins or Queefs or somebody. New England? Really weird.

03-04-2007, 08:27 PM	#20
GonzoLays Five Tool Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,650 Adopt-a-Bronco: #3 DJ	Hell yea he is worth it. Wes Welker is a beast in fantasy football.

03-04-2007, 10:45 PM	#21
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Looks like the Pats are still working........ http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/sports/BO45128/ Patriots looking to sign an ex-Eagles receiver FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The Patriots may not be done just yet. They are talking with Dante Stallworth. He was traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Philadelphia Eagles last season. Stallworth could help at receiver, especially if Troy Brown retires. Tom Brady would love to see him stretch the field, as Stallworth is known for his tremendous speed. Last year Stallworth had 38 catches, 725 yards and 5 touchdowns in 11 games.

03-05-2007, 06:51 AM	#23
Crowpointer Patriots Fan Bill Belichick-Hingham's finest Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston's South Shore Posts: 897 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Brady	Pats also show interest in dealing for Moss Quote: League sources last night indicated the Patriots coach has long been enamored with the Raiders wide receiver and would welcome the opportunity to bring him to Foxboro for the right price. Quote: Word out of Oakland is the 30-year-old wants to play on a contender before his career ends. The Raiders are intent on moving him following a miserable 2006 that saw him post career-worst numbers in receptions (42), yards (553), and touchdowns (three). http://patriots.bostonherald.com/pat...ticleid=186445

03-05-2007, 09:34 AM	#24
SoonerBronco Rocket Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 1,978 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wahoo McDaniel	Had the pleasure of watching Wes Welker play HS football in OKC. He was a year or two younger than me and played HS about 2 miles away from where I got my degree. The guy was a scoring machine. Running, recieving, field goals, pick 6's, you name it...he was just a little undersized and played in a smaller class of football. Didn't get a scholly offer untill the 11th hour by Texas Tech and the rest is history... The guy works hard and will fit well in New England. Good for him...