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December 19, 2007

Welker wins Pats' 12th Player Award

From the New England press release:

Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Shaw's representatives have presented the 2007 Patriots 12th Player Award to wide receiver Wes Welker. The award is presented annually to the Patriots player who personifies the Patriots team spirit, performs beyond expectations and is recognized for his contributions to the organization, both on the field and in the community. For the past 12 years, Patriots fans have selected the winner by casting their votes at Shaw’s Supermarkets throughout the season and by voting online at www.shaws.com. Recent winners include running back Laurence Maroney in 2006, linebacker Willie McGinest in 2005, wide receiver/defensive back Troy Brown in 2004, defensive tackle/fullback Dan Klecko in 2003, kicker Adam Vinatieri in 2002, quarterback Tom Brady in 2001 and linebacker Tedy Bruschi in 2000.

Welker leads the Patriots with a career-high 96 receptions this season, a total that ranks second in the NFL. His 96 receptions are tied for the third highest single-season total in franchise history and he needs six catches in the Patriots’ final two games to eclipse Troy Brown’s franchise record of 101 receptions in 2001. Welker ranks second on the team with a career-high 1,004 receiving yards and is one of just eight players in team history to record a 1,000-yard receiving season. His eight touchdown receptions rank second on the team and are also a career high. On Nov. 25 against Philadelphia, Welker caught 13 passes, tying the second highest single-game reception total in team history and tying the highest single-game reception total by a Patriot in a non-overtime game. His 149 receiving yards in that game set a new career high and stand as the second highest receiving yard total by a Patriot this season. Welker is his first season with the Patriots and was acquired in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on March 5, 2007 in exchange for a second- and seventh-round selections in the 2007 NFL Draft.

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