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Report: Wes Welker to stay with New England Patriots

Even if Wes Welker still harbors mixed feelings about his early season benching last September, it seems premature to write his ticket out of New England.

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At several positions, NFL teams have been telling agents that they will settle for a lesser player if their client doesn't take what is being offered. With Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman also available as slot receivers, Welker might find a depressed market for his services.

According to SI.com's Peter King, it's "widely believed" that Welker is "staying in New England." Unable to swing Dwayne Bowe money, it's a good bet that Welker will realize that returning to the Patriots is his best option.