Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker hopes to be on the field when the team begins the season against the Bengals on Sept. 12. "My goal is to get out there on the field as soon as possible," Welker said, "and Week 1 is definitely something I'm shooting for. We'll see what happens." Welker, who underwent reconstructive left knee surgery over the offseason, acknowledged that the decision will ultimately be made by coach Bill Belichick and the team's trainers.