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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Patrick Willis Elite Jersey . -- Wes Welker was jogging back to the line after running a route during the New England Patriots first training camp session Thursday when owner Bob Kraft arrived on the sideline and pointed in his direction. Wasting no time, the Pro Bowl receiver immediately approached Kraft, the two sharing a quick embrace and a handshake before parting ways. At least on the surface, everything appears to be just fine between Welker and the Patriots despite the two failing to agree on a long-term contract this off-season. "Everyone tried. I tried, they tried, and it just didnt work out," said Welker, who signed a $9.5 million franchise tender on May 15. "Its in the past and were moved onto this season, which we expect to be a good one." Welker is now resigned to playing out his one-year deal after both sides couldnt come to terms on a longer contract before July 15, the deadline to sign franchised players to a multiyear pact. Coming off one of the greatest seasons of his career, when he had a league-high 122 receptions for 1,569 yards and a career-best nine touchdowns in helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl, Welker knows its a new year, and proving yourself, he said, comes with the territory. "Theres no year where you dont need to prove it. Its like any other year," Welker said. "The contract and everything else is out of my mind. Its really just going out there and focusing on playing good ball." Welker, who tweeted after signing his tender that "hopefully doing the right thing gets the right results. (hash)leapoffaith," said Thursday that it wasnt difficult not to take it personally. While he clearly feels hes deserving of a long-term deal, he also understands the business side of it. "You always kind of think its going to happen and then, I dont know. I think you just get excited," he said. "But at the same time, youre very fortunate the position youre in and I look forward to really playing out this year and playing some of the best ball I can play." The Patriots seem intent on doing just that, too, joining a slew of former faces with familiar ones in hopes of bouncing back from a 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. Offensive co-ordinator Josh McDaniels, who guided New Englands record-setting offence in 2007, is back calling the plays for quarterback Tom Brady and the offence after serving as head coach of the Denver Broncos and offensive co-ordinator of the St. Louis Rams. Receivers Jabar Gaffney and Donte Stallworth, both members of that 2007 squad, also have returned, and receiver Brandon Lloyd, who played for McDaniels in both Denver and St. Louis, adds a much-needed deep threat to an already high-scoring offence. "We have a lot of good players on our team and everybody really working together and understanding that we all work off each other," Welker said. "The more guys we have out there doing the right thing, the better off were going to be as an offence. Its exciting to see and we still have a lot of work ahead of us and we look forward to it." Admitting that "this is home for me and its great to be back," McDaniels relationship with Brady appears to have picked up right where it left off. "Every year you reestablish all those connections ... you really work hard to recreate those relationships," he said. "Each one of our relationships probably grows and matures a little bit each year and I think thats where Tom and I are, but well always try to get better and communicate better as we go forward through camp." McDaniels wouldnt comment on Welkers contract situation, saying only that he doesnt believe it will play a role in his season. "Wes has got a great attitude and has worked extremely hard in the off-season, had a really good day today," McDaniels said. "Im going to coach him hard just like I always have." Some fans may have forgotten the consistent contributions from the dependable receiver during his five seasons in New England, instead choosing to remember the ball he didnt catch, a crucial second-and-11 pass from Brady with 4:06 remaining in the Super Bowl that likely would have sealed a victory for New England. He wasnt asked Thursday about dropping that pivotal pass, though he insinuated theres a lot left for him to do. "I look forward and think that I have so much more that I can prove and conquer out there," Welker said. "I plan on working hard and doing what it takes to go out there and do it." And what if he has another stellar season this year and then lingers through a similar contractual dispute next summer? Not a concern. "Thats a great situation," Welker said, "so not too worried about that." 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Patrick Willis Youth Jersey .C. -- Cam Newton found himself apologizing after Sundays game.LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Coach Lovie Smith says the Chicago Bears are still evaluating injuries to linebacker Brian Urlacher and several other players in Sundays overtime loss to Seattle. Smith indicated Monday that Urlacher pulled a hamstring on the games final drive, but backed away from that after a follow-up question. Urlacher told a Chicago TV station he was simply sore. Either way, the Bears (8-4) are banged-up. They had already lost guard Lance Louis to a season-ending knee injury in the previous game and ruled out Devin Hester (concussion) and guard Chris Spencer (knee) during the week. They lost a few more players in a 23-17 loss to Seattle. Safety Chris Conte (illness) and receiver Earl Bennett (concussion) left the game, and cornerback Tim Jennings (shoulder) was injured on the final drive, a few plays before Urlacher hobbled off the field. Urlacher came up lame in coverage on the games second-to-last snap, a 12-yard pass from Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin that put the ball on the 13. He was not on the field for Sidney Rices winning touchdown catch. Would Urlacher have been able to return had the hamstring issue cropped up earlier in the game? "Pulled hamstring?" Smith shot back. "What is your question again?" Asked if Urlacher actually has a pulled hamstring, Smith said, "Hamstring injury to take you out of the game? Im asking you. What is your question?" Smith went on to say, "If you have an injury and you cant play, we take you out of the game whenever that happens." Urlacher told Fox Chicago on Sunday night, "Its not an injury yet. Its just sore. Its a little bit sore right now. Its sore right now. Thats all it is is sore right now." The Bears next game is at Minnesota, their second against the Vikings in three weeks, and if Urlacher isnt ready, Nick Roach would likely start at middle linebacker. The hamstring problem is just the latest issue for the eight-time Pro Bowl player. Urlacher was sidelined almost all of the preseason because oof a knee injury and hasnt been as explosive as he was in the past, although he did force an early fumble by Marshawn Lynch that led to the games first touchdown. Jerry Rice Womens Jersey. Even if hes not at his physical peak, Urlacher remains an integral part of the defence for his leadership, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, the Bears will have a decision to make. All that will play out later. Smith was clear about one thing Monday -- the Bears will not be bringing in another receiver. They were down three after Bennett went out, with Hester and Alshon Jeffery (knee) sidelined. And Brandon Marshall lobbied after the game for free agent Mike Sims-Walker, his teammate at Central Florida. Smith insisted thats not happening. "Were going to go with the guys that we have right now," he said. "Were going to get some guys back this week and well be fine." The Bears hope Jeffery can return this week after missing six of the past seven games -- four with a hand injury before hurting his knee against San Francisco on Nov. 19. The Bears are also hoping Hester and Bennett wont be far behind in coming back from their injuries. It would help, too, if another receiver stepped up to take the load off Marshall. He has 91 of the Bears 217 receptions and nearly half of their 2,436 yards receiving with 1,182. Part of the lack of distribution to other targets falls on the blocking, with Jay Cutler often rushed and with no time to find his second or third option. But the other receivers arent without blame. Jeffery has shown promise opposite Marshall at times, but Smith would like to see more from that group. "I think weve been saying that for a while, someone needs to (step up)," he said. "I think the guys will say that. Hopefully, we still have time. Hopefully, well get Alshon Jeffery back. He has wanted to move into that role when hes been healthy. Hopefully, we get Devin Hester back in the mix. Were getting plays from Earl. Eric Weems (Sunday) did some good things." ' ' '