Wes Welker Recovery Going Fine. Torn rotator cuff too?

Coachnorm · 02-25-2010, 10:20 AM

Patriots WR Wes Welkers' recovery is going according to schedule, so far. The flip side of that coin is that since he was injured late in the season the schedule may not have him ready to go at the start of the season. This is probably why they signed David Patten, in order to have a vet play the Welker role in OTAs and training camp.

EDIT/Update You may have to push Welkers return back a bit if the rotator cuff injury is true.

DearbornDolfan · 02-25-2010, 10:57 AM

If they play him this season, they're stupid. They took an awful risk with Brady and that only panned out because Brady was basically a statue before the injury and had a decent line.

mudloggerone · 02-25-2010, 11:12 AM

Thanks Coach! I'm glad things are progressing well for the young man.

1 Crazy Commish · 02-25-2010, 01:09 PM

Glad to hear that. It was a very serious injury but knowing Welker he'll be back early season.

cctekguy · 02-25-2010, 05:25 PM

I'm guessing Welker is finished as a fantasy stud.

mudloggerone · 02-25-2010, 05:35 PM

I don't agree Tekie. It never has been about speed for his grabs and the sugery should not effect his ability to catch the ball. As long as he still has the guts he'll be fine.

chrisslabaugh · 02-25-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cctekguy

I'm guessing Welker is finished as a fantasy stud.

He's finished

DearbornDolfan · 02-25-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudloggerone

I don't agree Tekie. It never has been about speed for his grabs and the sugery should not effect his ability to catch the ball. As long as he still has the guts he'll be fine.

Speed isn't the concern here, because he's never had speed, it's his ability to make the razor sharp cuts to get open. His knee gave out doing just that, so my expectation is that his effectiveness is going to be cut down massively.

I'm sorry it happened to Welker, but in all honesty I'm happy it happened to the Patriots.

Sgt John · 02-25-2010, 07:34 PM

He wont be the same thats for sure. The Patriots ride as a dynasty is on its last legs.

cctekguy · 02-25-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudloggerone

I don't agree Tekie.

It's not just the injury, Mud.

The Pats will make moves to fill his void. The plays will be changed to suit his replacement(s). By the time the season starts the Pats will field a competitive team WITHOUT Welker. When Welker returns....even at 100% ...there will be a smaller role for him to play.

Maybe year after next, but not next year.

02-25-2010, 10:20 AM	Top #1
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 18,442	Wes Welker Recovery Going Fine. Torn rotator cuff too? Patriots WR Wes Welkers' recovery is going according to schedule, so far. The flip side of that coin is that since he was injured late in the season the schedule may not have him ready to go at the start of the season. This is probably why they signed David Patten, in order to have a vet play the Welker role in OTAs and training camp. EDIT/Update You may have to push Welkers return back a bit if the rotator cuff injury is true. Last edited by Coachnorm; 03-13-2010 at 08:03 AM.

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02-25-2010, 10:57 AM	Top #2
DearbornDolfan Fantasy Football Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,110	If they play him this season, they're stupid. They took an awful risk with Brady and that only panned out because Brady was basically a statue before the injury and had a decent line.

02-25-2010, 11:12 AM	Top #3
mudloggerone Fantasy Football Fan Forum Leader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jigger, LA. Posts: 6,418	Thanks Coach! I'm glad things are progressing well for the young man.

02-25-2010, 01:09 PM	Top #4
1 Crazy Commish Fantasy Football Fan Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 474	Glad to hear that. It was a very serious injury but knowing Welker he'll be back early season.

02-25-2010, 05:25 PM	Top #5
cctekguy Manager Bi-Polar Bears Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeast Louisiana Posts: 2,199	I'm guessing Welker is finished as a fantasy stud.

02-25-2010, 05:35 PM	Top #6
mudloggerone Fantasy Football Fan Forum Leader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jigger, LA. Posts: 6,418	I don't agree Tekie. It never has been about speed for his grabs and the sugery should not effect his ability to catch the ball. As long as he still has the guts he'll be fine.

02-25-2010, 07:34 PM	Top #9
Sgt John Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thorndale, TX Posts: 17,531	He wont be the same thats for sure. The Patriots ride as a dynasty is on its last legs.