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Wes Welker was ‘upset’ about leaving Patriots but admits he didn’t always have fun playing in New England

Former Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker said on WEEI’s Greg Hill Show Wednesday that he didn’t always enjoy playing for the Patriots but wanted to re-sign with New England as a free agent during the 2013 offseason.

Welker played in New England from 2007-12. The star receiver led the NFL in receptions in 2009 and ’11. He tied for the league-lead in 2007.

The hosts asked him if he felt there was a weight lifted when he left New England for the Broncos.

“Maybe a little bit," Welker told the Greg Hill Show. "I was still upset about it.