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When Wes Welker attempted to take a hard-line stand in his contract issue with the New England Patriots, threatening a holdout of mandatory minicamp, Patriots legend Willie McGinest called him out for his "diva attitude."

Two days after telling the Boston Herald that his contract negotiations had "gotten worse," New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker backtracked on his comments on Saturday.

Wes Welker, who recently said his negotiations with the New England Patriots toward a long-term deal had “gotten worse,” backtracked from that statement in an interview with reporters at his football camp. Welker’s “gotten worse” comment...

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New England wideout remains upbeat that attending offseason program will make him latest member of team to turn franchise tag into long-term ...

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Wes Welker recently signed his franchise tender, guaranteeing him $9.5 million on a one-year deal. But he'd still love to get a deal done. Unfortunately, Welker said contract talks have "actually gotten worse."

Wes Welker recently signed his franchise tender, guaranteeing him $9.5 million on a one-year deal. But he'd still love to get a deal done. Unfortunately, Welker said contract talks have "actually gotten worse."