Wes Welker Returns To Twitter, Thanks Patriots Fans For Support

Welker Returns To Twitter, Thanks Patriots Fans For Support

February 15, 2012 1:30 PM

Wes Welker (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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BOSTON (CBS) — Given what Wes Welker’s done for the Patriots over the past five years, there was absolutely no chance that his Super Bowl drop would lead to him becoming a goat in New England.

Still, that probably hasn’t helped Welker feel much better about the play, and his weeklong Twitter silence has been a testament to that.

The 30-year-old receiver broke that silence on Tuesday, taking the time to thank fans and indicate that he’s at least feeling a little better.

“I would like to thank all of my fans for your love and support,” Welker wrote. “I looked outside and the sun came out. #vacationtime”

The drop, of course, came with 4:00 left in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. It was not a perfect pass from Tom Brady, but Welker had the ball in both his hands before falling to the ground without it. It would have set up a first down at the Giants’ 20-yard line and given the Patriots a chance to run out the clock or at least score to stretch their lead. Instead, the Patriots punted, and Eli Manning and the Giants marched down the field for the game-winning score.

Welker hadn’t tweeted since Jan. 25, a week and a half before the Super Bowl.

https://twitter.com/#!/WesWelker/status/169840702438641666

Welker Returns To Twitter, Thanks Patriots Fans For Support

megan

i love him.

Perry

Wes has taken way more blame than he deserves. He and Tom were the offense for this year. Good team player to take the blame but he doesn’t deserve it. Hope to see him in Pat’s uniform till he retires.

B Lovett

There were so many other screw ups that the Pats did in that game that to blame Welker is idiotic. Examples – 1st Giants TD could have been intercepted if Mayo had turned around. Recovering a fumble but having 12 men on the field. Stopping the Giants on 3rd and seven deep in their own territory in the 4th qtr and being offside. Several other dropped passes especially in that final drive.
Michael

Without Wes we don”t make it to the Super Bowl…he is an importent member of the Patriots
john

We’ve all fumbled at some point in our lives, at least I know that I have so hopefully all us fans can cut some slack to Wes and remember all the great plays he has made. You can make it up next year when the Pats play the Gi Ants…..
Ringmaster

Don’t worry about it Wes! You’ve done so much to help this team win! Your incomplete pass was not the end of the world!
Shell96706

Wes, given the lingering aggravated knee and the fact that we know that Brady’s shoulder was “suspect” (note all the under and overthrows in the SB and other games in the stretch), you are FORGIVEN totally. Please have your agent sign the papers and remain a PAT!
Deb

We are lucky to have him
As a TEAM we did not play well against the Giants.
Ramon Brooks

only you know if you left all on the field.
Remember you you play for the Pats you will get a chance to set it right next year.
Phillyfreeze69

Wes, you are one of 53 players and the drop pass did not cause the “team” to lose the Super Bowl. There were several teamates that did not make a play…anyone that that thinks 1 play in a 3 hour professional football game is the cause for a lost or win is not a real fan of the game…more like a spectator of the game!
Stacey

Wes-you were a big part of actually getting us to the Super Bowl!!! Please do it for us again next year!!!
tsalnew

I’m really happy to see the positive comments here. In Boston, it can go either way – although it should always go this way. You don’t have to look much further back than Buchner to see how Welker’s drop could have been perceived.

Wes – you are a tremendous talent and glad you are a member of the Pats team!!!
jim mohawk

moss still has enough in the tank to play for 75 % of nfl teams. com on man this guy is dangerouus. 2 maybe 3 yrs. more as a legit reciever (or decoy) . If he is on the field he is a viable threat to ——-even revis
George

There is no way Welker gets the blame. The throw was slightly off because of the “great Giants pass rush” they put on Brady the whole game. The Giants won that game we didn’t lose it.