State of the New England Patriots Position by Position: Wide Receiver

February 12, 2014   ·   Randolph Charlotin   ·   Jump to comments

Signed: Danny Amendola, Aaron Dobson, Kenbrell Thompkins, Josh Boyce, Matthew Slater, Mark Harrison, T.J. Moe
Free Agents: Julian Edelman, Austin Collie
“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – Edmund Burke
For the second year in a row, the New England Patriots begin the offseason with their leading receiver a free agent. Last year Wes Welker reached the open market and now Julian Edelman might hit free agency as well.
After a perfectly timed career year (105 receptions, 1,056 yards, six touchdowns), Edelman is in position to become a very rich man. Following Welker’s success with the Denver Broncos, fewer teams will shy away from Edelman because Welker showed it’s not just the system that made him successful.
And if any team interested in a quality slot receiver needed any more incentive to pursue Edelman, Welker helping the Broncos reach Super Bowl XLVIII is reason enough.
It would seem logical for ...

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