Morning take: Tavon Austin and Welker

February, 23, 2013
Feb 23
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By James Walker | ESPN.com
Here are the most interesting stories Saturday in the AFC East:
  • West Virginia receiver Tavon Austin says he studies and patterns his game after New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker.
Morning take: This is music to New England’s ears. The Patriots are keeping their eye on Austin with the No. 29 overall pick, especially if they can’t re-sign Welker in free agency.
Morning take: I will believe it when I see it. New York probably can’t pay Revis what he’s worth in 2014. So it’s best to get something for him now.
Morning take: The Bills are one of the teams with their eye on Barkley, but I’m not sure it’s a good fit. Barkley has an average arm and that won’t cut it in the inclement weather in Buffalo. The Bills do not need a repeat of Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Morning take: Miami needs an immediate contributor who can develop into an impact player with this pick. No. 12 is not a bad spot in this draft to get a very good player.

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Walker joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the NFL and NBA for the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch. He's a Temple graduate and Hyattsville, Md. native who lives in Miami.

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