Associated Press
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday that star wide receiver Wes Welker was hurt on a Houston field that was in terrible condition.
Welker, who led the NFL with 123 receptions this season, suffered a serious left knee injury during a 34-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday on what Belichick called "one of the worst fields I've seen."
The coach didn't elaborate Tuesday on remarks he made one day earlier during his weekly appearance on WEEI radio. Belichick said the field was inconsistent -- spongy in parts and hard in others -- causing players to get a different feel with each step.
Belichick said a lot of non-contact injuries such as Welker's occur on such surfaces.
Asked several times about the field Tuesday, Belichick said he is focusing on Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Comment