The Facts:
Add a receiver who has 672 receptions over the past six years into an offense and it's bound to have an impact on how things get distributed. But Thomas said Wes Welker's presence can help everyone's output. "I knew when he was coming in that I would probably get more one-on-one coverage, so I was kind of excited, actually, because with that guy, and [Eric] Decker, and two great tight ends, it's going to be hard to double-team somebody," Thomas said. "So, I think it will help me out and help the team out."
Reported by the Denver Post
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
There's no doubt Welker's arrival will help the team out; the question is whether it helps or hurts Fantasy owners looking for high-end production from Thomas and Decker? During an appearance with the FootballDiehards on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio last Saturday, Associated Press reporter Arnie Stapleton told listeners he believes Welker will lead the team in receptions. But Stapleton also contends that Thomas and Decker will be plenty busy as the Broncos try to increase the number of plays they run each week (by increasing their offensive tempo). According to Stapleton, the guy most likely to lose catches to Welker is TE Jacob Tamme. Meanwhile, Post staffer Jeff Legwold reminded readers that Peyton Manning has had one season in his career when his team sported three wide receivers with at least 1,000 yards — 2004 with Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne and Brandon Stokley. That '04 season shows some big-time efficiency given Manning didn't even attempt 500 passes doing it — he threw 497. By contrast he attempted 583 passes for the Broncos this past season. Still, Legwold believes Thomas and Decker's statistics could certainly be impacted, perhaps significantly for one of them, with Welker's presence. ... Stay tuned. It's a situation we'll be watching closely.
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