Last month Tom Brady and, the Pats agreed to a 3 year $27 million deal. According to Michael Silver (a Yahoo Sports Expert!) says that Brady should be very upset by them not resigning Wes Welker and, letting him go to the Broncos. I'd have to say not so fast. First, over the last 10 years what NFL franchise systematically and, consistently has made great moves to stay on top? ANSWER: The New England Patriots. Yes, they may be giving Brady more pressure to compete with less talent. However, they know he can handle it. As any other employee in the country... He gets paid. Put that pressure on him...Welcome to America. Second, they just signed Danny Amendola in a very Pats like move. They got a guy with slightly less production wanting less money and, a longer term contract. A real "VALUE" move like they are known to do. Another point to be made is....Who knows the needs of the NE Patriots football team best? My guess is the GM and Bill Belichick. Maybe they know something about their team that analysts do not. (i.e. injuries, attitudes of players, and, work ethic) Maybe, just maybe Welker got dealt b/c of a bad work ethic last year. Now granted this is complete speculation but, its tough to argue with a franchise that consistently knows what it needs to do to stay on top of the AFC East almost every single year.
Paul E. Spors
3-14-2013
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