I don't buy into the "this trade ruins Wes Welker's value" school of thought that has been so prevalent on the ESPN message boards. Moss or no, a guy doesn't catch one hundred balls for two or three years running and just sneak up on defenses. They know all about him and have been trying to stop him just the same.
And while Brandon Tate may not have the pedigree (or the HOF numbers that Randy has) he can run streaks, fades, and posts with anyone, which is the real reason Welker can come free underneath, clear out routes. That's not going to change minus Moss.
It means more balance, more of the Gronkowski/Hernandez double tight and YY wing set, and more touches for Tate and Edelman.
Remember, this is a team that won the bowl with Troy Brown, Deion Branch, and David Patten. Not exactly the big three, right?
But, as a fan, it's sad to see it end this way. I bought that he was "changed" and, as it turns out, he's still the same 'me first' diva that he was in Minnesota and Oakland.
Does anyone else find it ironic that source of his crabbiness with the Patriots was not having a new contract and the Vikiings have already said that they'll talk to him about an extension after the season is over?