It doesn't sound as though Wes Welker plans to sign his franchise tender with the Patriots.
"Through my body of work, through the past five years, I think what I've done -- I've earned a long-term deal," Welker told ESPN Boston.
"It's what I am looking for and what I want. Hopefully that's the case and hopefully we come to something where we can make that happen."
Welker was a no-show last week for the start of New England's voluntary workout program. The team's minicamp from June 12-14 is mandatory, but Welker is threatening to steer clear.
"I'm not 100 percent sure on that. I don't know if I will or not. I'm thinking I'm probably not going to, but things could change," Welker said. "We'll just see how it all plays out."
Welker Believes He's 'Earned Long-Term Deal'