But the Patriots offense has nothing to do with their wide receivers.
Names like Julian Edelman and Wes Welker have become household names because of their quarterback. Don't get me wrong, Welker has been phenomenal--but I'll bet you didn't know who he was when he played for the Miami Dolphins.
Tom Brady turns his WRs into gold...heck, Antwaan Randle El might lead the NFL in receptions if he played with Brady.
This isn't a shot at Welker, Edelman, or guys like Deion Branch, Jabar Gaffney, David Patten, Troy Brown, David Givens, Doug Gabriel, or even Reche Caldwell. (actually, thanks to most of these guys, my point is easily proven)
Tom Brady has taken average players and made them great...hence, Tom Brady is great.
As a Steelers fan, it pains me to say that. But he is.
He's won 3 Superbowls and made a 4th (was MVP of 2 of those games), was league MVP for the 2007 season, made 5 pro bowls (and turned down an offer for a 6th), and single-handedly resurrected Randy Moss's career.
Not bad for a 6th round draft pick out of Michigan.
So, get well soon, Wes. And best of luck, Julian. But if for some reason neither of you ever play football again, it really won't matter. The Patriots will always be contenders as long as Brady's around.
