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Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Says Wes Welker Is ‘Coming Along With Injury Rehab

Once thought to be near impossible, some folks are predicting Wes Welker could be ready for the Patriots week one game. Though the odds are against of him returning to pre-injury form, coach Bill Belichick said on Tuesday he was impressed with how hard he’s working.

“I think he’s doing all right. It’s a long rehab. He’s done quite a bit. He still has a long way to go. I know he is working really hard. I’m impressed with his work ethic, as you always are with Wes. That’s the way he is. He’s coming along.”

A recent study suggested players coming off of injuries like the one Wes Welker had will usually return to about 66 percent of their previous production.

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