Wes Welker doesn't have a problem receiving New England's franchise tag and added that he was "excited" to return to the Patriots for another season. Welker, who led the NFL with 122 catches last season and was second with 1,569 yards receiving, will be guaranteed $9.5 million in 2012 if he signs the tender. "I'm just excited to be back with the Patriots, and excited to know I'm going to be here this next year, and looking forward to the season," Welker said. Asked if he was OK with the franchise tag, Welker said, "Yeah, for sure. It will be half of what I made my whole contract this past (time) around. Not too bad."