The Facts:
The Manning Passing Camp at Duke University has a new participant this year. Peyton Manning is throwing to freshly signed slot receiver Wes Welker for the first time as Denver Broncos teammates.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
To hear Manning tell it, the two are already working on a tight connection. "There's certain guys you just feel like you have timing with right away," Manning told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. "He's a guy that has a great feel for how to get open, and understands route concepts and, of course, he played in such a sophisticated offense there in New England, so he's a smart player. You can see why he's been such a productive player. He's intense. He loves to work ..." As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling notes, even though Welker boasts an NFL-record five seasons with at least 100 receptions, critics have charged that he's a product of Tom Brady and the Patriots system. But Wesseling went on to contend those skeptics shouldn't expect a sharp decline in production under Manning, whose best seasons came with Brandon Stokley and Austin Collie excelling in the slot. It's a good point.
Profile
Home
