Wes Welker

The is a public feud, more of a he said, she said fight going on between Wes Welker's agent, therefore Welker and the New England Patriots owner, Bob Craft. The questions is why.
Earlier this month, Welker signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos. You almost hear him crying about the lack of respect, the lack of a sufficient offer from the Pats. He's not crying about being let go. He's probably crying because owner Bob Craft set out to trash Welker after he left. The Pats signed Danny Amandola just hours (probably less) after Welker signed with the Broncos. Kraft and coach Hoodie are frickin cheaters and liars. They knew Welker was popular with the fans so they concocted this, 'Welker didn't want to stay,' story. And the media is buying it, even after all the cheating and conniving Belichick and Kraft have committed in the past.

Welker had indicated a willingness, a need to stay with the Patriots, but left, according to his agent, because, the team put a take it of leave it offer on the table. Kraft is quoted as saying, Welker would have made more money, $8 million, this year had he stayed with NE. The Broncos signed Welker to a two year $12 million contract. Welker caught 240 balls over the last two years, and has at least 111 catches in 5 of the last six seasons. Welker's agent says the player feels as though he showed loyalty to the Pats be accepting the franchise tag last year. (Not to mention catching all those passes) The team was obviously hedging their bet. Welker is 32, but even though he showed few signs of slowing down, at least in the reception department, Welker is 32, and the team didn't want to be on the hook for millions of dollars if Wes couldn't play because of injury. But Craft needed to trash him publicly in order to find cover for letting go such a popular and productive player.