Wes Welker has signed his franchise tender with the Patriots, but a significant gap exists between the wide receiver and the team regarding a long-term contract. The gap in guaranteed money between the two sides is around $6 million, according to the Boston Globe, which likely places New England's discount-minded number at around $15 million. As is the case with most players who receive the franchise tag, Welker is seeking the cost of two franchise tags in guaranteed money on a multi-year deal. With the receiver tender worth $9.515 million this season, it would cost the Patriots $11.418 million (120 percent his current tender) to franchise him again in 2013.