scone766 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hey guys, Does anyone see the falcons as a good landing place for welker in the offseason? It looks like the patriots may not be willing to pay him to bring him back. I know we already have great WRs, but with tony retiring I think welker could provide a similar 3rd down/red zone safety net that tony gave us. Assuming tony retires, we will have a nice chunk of $$$ free (maybe 6 million) because we won't be paying him. Matt has a quick release and is very accurate with the ball, I think the fit would be perfect. One argument against this is that it may make it even more difficult to work HD into the offense. Another is that we would adjust to more 3/4 WR sets as he wouldn't line up as a potential blocker like tony. I'd love to hear anyones thoughts about him, or how we adjust once tony retires even if we don't bring in a free agent. Roddy/JJ are great, but it seems clear to me that matt is more comfortable throwing to TG in the middle of the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Welker wants to be paid as a #1 WR. It's not going to happen here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 We have a better chance for Amendola. He's a true slot receiver, and he wouldn't cost as much as Wes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Welker would be an enormous upgrade over Douglas, but not for the money he's going to want. I can see Welker going to play with Peyton for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons007 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 What Falcons need is a big 6.3+ target who can go high and catch the balls in the end zone. Give me a healthy Brian Finneran type receiver or TE who can make clutch 3rd down conversions and be a target in the red zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 We have a better chance for Amendola. He's a true slot receiver, and he wouldn't cost as much as Wes.Amendola is one hale of a receiver, but would TD even give any wide receiver FA a serious look with all of our other pressing needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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