Looks like Wes may yet play in 2015, and with the Pats no less:
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12996891/wes-welker-open-reunion-new-england-patriots
I think it would be a fitting end to his career, and certainly another chance at getting his first ring.
In my opinion, there’s absolutely no chance that Welker ever suits up for New England again. Firstly, the Patriots are stocked with flankers (the “Z†position) and slot WR’s (the “H†position), and Welker doesn’t play at split end WR (the “X†position).
Edelman (“Zâ€), Amendola (“Hâ€), and Brandon LaFell (“Xâ€) are the clear-cut starters heading into the 2015 opener.
Brandon Gibson was signed this offseason, likely as Edelman’s backup.
Brian Tyms and former 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] round bust, Aaron Dobson, are likely LaFell’s backups.
Former 4[SUP]th[/SUP] round bust, Josh Boyce, will likely compete with white rookie, Zach D’Orazio, to be Amendola’s backup.
Though I’d love to see him on the team, I don’t believe that Welker would fit on this squad…and even if he did, he’d only be stealing snaps/catches from Edelman, Amendola, Gronk, and Chandler.
Also, Welker’s feud with Bill Belichick is another reason he’ll never be brought back. The Rex Ryan foot-fetish incident, two off-seasons of lengthy contract disputes, the Talib WR-screen incident, Welker talking bad about Belichick after joining the Broncos, etc.