The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... One day after leaving the Patriots via free agency, Welker was introduced in Denver and said splitting with Tom Brady was the most difficult part of the move. "Yeah, that was definitely probably the hardest part, leaving Tom," Welker said Thursday. "He's a great competitor, a great player, a great friend across the board. I wish the best to him."

Diehards Line:In case you somehow missed it, Welker agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with Denver on Wednesday. The deal also includes $150,000 in incentives in each year if he catches 90 passes. "I'm definitely excited about the opportunity," Welker said. "I'd definitely like to thank New England for the six years there and all the trust and everything they put in me, and the opportunities I got. I'm looking forward to being a Denver Bronco and really trying to help this team win, and getting to play with Peyton [Manning] and a good group of receivers, and a good offense." Welker said joining a winning team was important in his decision-making process. Asked what Broncos VP John Elway said to sway him, and Welker turned the tables. “I was the one pitching to him,” Welker said, via the Denver Post. Asked what that that pitch entailed, he replied: “That I want to win, that above everything. ..." Dig? Maybe so. ... For what it's worth, the other team that pursued Welker was the Titans.