That's an incredibly shytty article.
I can't respect anybody trying to make an intelligent argument that acts like they can't see how an athlete maximizing his earnings isn't the prudent thing to do for his family.
And I don't remember Wes saying this...any better source than a guy hearing wes say "something along the lines" of this on the radio?
He definitely said it.
I remember when he said it.
It was right after Asante Samuels went to the eagles, i cant find a vid tho
Patriots' Wes Welker on Asante Samuel: 'He Chose Money Over Championships'
best link i could find
Welker refocused after 'dagger to the heart' from Giants - USATODAY.com"Asante's a great player, so it hurts not to have a guy like that. But then again, it's part of the business of the game," Welker said. "He chose money over championships, and that's the way it goes sometimes."