Every year, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports puts together a much-anticipated list of the Top 50 free agents. It’s not based on overall talent right now, but it’s compiled judging “bang for the buck,” Prisco writes.
Texans LB Mario Williams is the No. 1 player, and that’s not a surprise. But what may be surprising is that with nearly 20 free agents, the Patriots just have one on the list — WR Wes Welker. The Patriots top free agent to lock down is 18th on this rundown.
Here is the explanation from Prisco: “He led the league in catches, but is he a No. 1 receiver in any other system? The other issue is age. He turns 31 in June.”
Ouch… but true? Perhaps. Welker’s value will no doubt be one of the most interesting things this offseason. I’d probably place him higher, but other teams may not. There is debate over plenty of these guy, some of whom may be Patriots.
See any you like? Anyone the Patriots should go after?
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February 11, 2012
