Depth In WR

The Pats just seem to keep signing wide receivers. They only carried six last year. They are determined not to be held hostage by the Wes Welker contract negotiations. Welker has an offer of $9.5 million on the table that he can sign as a one year franchise player tender. The team seems very reluctant to commit for a long term contract.

They still have Deion Branch and Chad Ochocinco under contract as well as Julien Edelman and Matthew Slater. They added free agents Brandon Lloyd, Donte Stallworth, Jabar Gaffney and Anthony Gonzalez.We can't forget 7th round pick Jeremy Ebert and UFA Matt Roark.

Without Welker, they have 10 receivers on the roster. Edelman and Slater might be considered special teamers or be given a spot on defense.

No matter how you cut it, there will be some great competition in camp. Some of these players will end up on the roster of another team.

It's almost to handicap the players right now. There will definitely be some surprises by opening day.