Four years straight as an All-Pro usually gets a guy lots of money in the NFL, but the Patriots franchise isn't like most others. Their history of dumping veteran players while saving money for the young guns goes back to their breakup with Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Bledsoe in favor of a young upstart named Tom Brady. It's unfair and rather cruel at times, but no one can argue with the results. Wes Welker has learned this sour truth first hand. Despite leading the league in receptions since 2007, Welker has watched young tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez each get new deals worth big money despite playing only two seasons in New England. Having already failed in two Super Bowl chances and uncertain 

 

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