Can the Patriots stay competitive without Wes Welker?

I think he'll be back but not till week 10 or later. The WR they drafted Taylor Price and Edelman will be very good in the slot. Edelman had 10 catches a couple times last season when Welker was out, so it will be his durability that makes or breaks it. But with 2 very good TE picks I think Brady will go to them more over the middle if Edelman and Price aren't there.