With Julian Edelman, The Patriots Will Be Fine Without Wes Welker posted by Colin Linneweber
The revived Houston Texans defeated the New England Patriots 34-27 Sunday in Reliant Stadium.
The Patriots (10-6) loss to the Texans (9-7) in the regular season finale will ultimately prove to be meaningless.
However, the severe injury that Pro Bowl wide receiver Wes Welker suffered this weekend will be a substantial obstacle for the Patriots to overcome.
Welker, 28, a two-time second-team All-Pro selection who is the only player in NFL history to record at least 110 receptions in three consecutive seasons, tore both the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee after he caught a pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the first quarter.
Welker is out indefinitely and his status for the 2010 season is currently in jeopardy as well.
Despite his diminutive frame and unassuming appearance, Welker is absolutely one of the grittiest, toughest and most accomplished players in recent football times.
Welker, a star at Texas Tech University who was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2004, was a vital piece to the Patriots still explosive offense unit.
There is zero question that Welker’s absence will hinder the Patriots offensive production in some capacity.
“We’ve been going through that all year – people up, people down,” said Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas of New England’s injury-plagued campaign.
“Will we miss Welker? Yes we will. But the guys behind him have to step-up and make plays.”
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