NE WRs - revised ideas about who gets what touches (1 Viewer)

[BigRed]

OK after Moss......thoughts? Is it still typical NE and might as well flip a coin as to who gets what between Stallworth and Welker, with a little Watson and Maroney and "misc" here and there or-? Since Stallworth is so unreliable I'm thinking Welker will establish himself as a reliable WR2 with Stallworth pulling a S Moss and only have a few big games tops with little else to show otherwise. Agree?

 

[mad sweeney]

For the most part. Welker's never going to draw the coverage that the wideouts will and is very adept at finding holes to hang out in and his speed and quickness get him some good YAC. But then again he could have 7/85 and Stallworth could have 2/90/2TDs. So it's a bit of a toss up. I actually have Welker in 3 or 4 leagues and don't plan using him too many times, although I think I have to this week with Hackett out. If he establishes himself as a repat #2 target then he could become very valuable as a WR3, and gold in ppr. So I guess I basically just said the same thing you did. I like Welker this year and don't think he'll reach Furrey's last year's stats, but could be close.

 

[DropKick]

OK after Moss......thoughts? Is it still typical NE and might as well flip a coin as to who gets what between Stallworth and Welker, with a little Watson and Maroney and "misc" here and there or-? Since Stallworth is so unreliable I'm thinking Welker will establish himself as a reliable WR2 with Stallworth pulling a S Moss and only have a few big games tops with little else to show otherwise. Agree?

Welker. And it ain't close. I've never been a Stallworth fan and he has a history of under achieving. Plus, I see his game as closer to Moss' and Moss, barring injury, is the better option. Welker has a different role. I think the Chrebet comparison is good... this guy makes plays and is very versatile. I imagine he will be consistent. Did he have 6 catches week 1... probably at least 9 targets?

 

[AB in DC]

This is from Mike Reiss's blog on Boston.Com earlier this week:

WR snapsA look at the final tally of snaps played by the Patriots receivers:Randy Moss -- 39Jabar Gaffney -- 37Wes Welker -- 24Kelley Washington -- 11Donte' Stallworth -- 9

 

[BigRed]

And Gaffney didn't do squat. I have a hunch that's changing...

 

[Ministry of Pain]

This is from Mike Reiss's blog on Boston.Com earlier this week:

WR snapsA look at the final tally of snaps played by the Patriots receivers:Randy Moss -- 39Jabar Gaffney -- 37Wes Welker -- 24Kelley Washington -- 11Donte' Stallworth -- 9

Gold! Do you have that for all the other NFL teams? Specifically I would like to see Detroit.

 

[pollardsvision]

i wouldn't be excited about relying on any of them.

welker strikes me as the type of guy the pats would love, though.

 

[texasheat]

This is from Mike Reiss's blog on Boston.Com earlier this week:

WR snapsA look at the final tally of snaps played by the Patriots receivers:Randy Moss -- 39Jabar Gaffney -- 37Wes Welker -- 24Kelley Washington -- 11Donte' Stallworth -- 9

Gold! Do you have that for all the other NFL teams? Specifically I would like to see Detroit.

ne too

 

[pats3in4]

This is from Mike Reiss's blog on Boston.Com earlier this week:

WR snapsA look at the final tally of snaps played by the Patriots receivers:Randy Moss -- 39Jabar Gaffney -- 37Wes Welker -- 24Kelley Washington -- 11Donte' Stallworth -- 9

I think Gaffney's numbers went up during the latter stages of the game as the Pats were trying to run out the clock.

 

[Phlash]

Brady and Gaffney have a great connection after Gaffney proved uncoverable in the playoffs.

 

[anguskahn]

Brady and Gaffney have a great connection after Gaffney proved uncoverable in the playoffs.

nah. thats just because brady knew the coverage.

 

[Bri]

Brady and Gaffney have a great connection after Gaffney proved uncoverable in the playoffs.

nah. thats just because brady knew the coverage.

GEESH are we gonna do this kinda crud from now on?

 

[AB in DC]

This is from Mike Reiss's blog on Boston.Com earlier this week:

WR snaps

A look at the final tally of snaps played by the Patriots receivers:

Randy Moss -- 39

Jabar Gaffney -- 37

Wes Welker -- 24

Kelley Washington -- 11

Donte' Stallworth -- 9

Gold! Do you have that for all the other NFL teams? Specifically I would like to see Detroit.

See bolded portion above. He's the Patriots beat writer for the Boston Globe.In other words, no.