The New England Patriots are expected to place the franchise tag on wide receiver Wes Welker today. The one-year tag is worth $9.5 million to the NFL's leading receiver, and give the Pats more flexibility to work out a long-term deal with the wideout before the 2012 season. Franchise-tagging Welker would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent next month. You do … [Read more...] about Patriots officially franchise tag Wes Welker today