The Receiver Nobody Wanted Transformed Into the One Nobody Could Stop | NFL 2004 Draft Story

[@jamesburgess2k]

Funny how great Patriot receivers start out as punt returners, like Troy brown, wes Welker, and Julian Edelman.

[@quann06]

Edelman is not even close to being as good as Wes Welker.

[@parkycod]

they are great at evaluating raw talent and translating it into offensive efficiency.

[@mustysmells817]

Edelman is way better. He's quicker, has better hands, and is alot better after the catch

[@keiton9512]

His numbers won't be, but his talent is.

[@404people]

kinda like how on madden when one of ur punt returners goes to the probowl so they have like 20k Xp and become a really good reciever

[@sw120]

Is it me or is the thumbnail of Welker from Madden?

[@carterreid9869]

I was just thinking that

[@einzelganger6664]

... it's you. it is a real photo

[@sw120]

Einzelgänger 666 look at him from the legs down, then you'll understand a bit more

[@einzelganger6664]

@@sw120 look at the field, his upper body, his uniform, his helmet, the ball, the stands, the people in the stands. You'll see it's just you.

[@quentinlarkin3958]

It’s a cutout of welker from madden with a crowd backdrop

[@ppumpkin3282]

Welker wasn't just a receiver. He was a kick returner, punter, and kicker. That's a perfect profile for Belichick, someone who can play different roles.

[@ciangibbons6643]

@415City Actually it's the other way around

[@anthonypeters7309]

GreaterGood510 they’ve always paid Brady less than he could be making so that they could get decent playmakers on the team

[@steveclapper5424]

That was something I have wondered about, how does Belchek find these guys? And you hit it on the head he looks for football players not position players.

[@howo357]

@@steveclapper5424 really? Brady is as positional as a player can be though. He would be trash if he can't throw.

[@steveclapper5424]

@@howo357 He is also a good punter and I would bet anything that he understands every position on the field. The QB is one position that has to remain. They find out what you can do very well and put that in the game at the moment the opposition has been prepared for t to work.

[@bassfunkmaster85]

In high school his parents called Tulsa University and said that he would change their team forever. The coach at the time said "yeah I'd also like to win the super bowl but that won't happen." He ended up owning at Texas Tech

[@boxingfrog]

@Jeff B Tulsa people so racist too lol you think they'd pick up a talented white dude

[@justinusberger3933]

@@boxingfrog wahhhhh wayycist wahhhh

[@boxingfrog]

@@justinusberger3933 Tulsa had a race riot in the 20's and is the birthplace of David Duke. It still has issues with law enforcement and redlining.

[@justinusberger3933]

@@boxingfrog David Duke is an American Hero.

[@boxingfrog]

@@justinusberger3933 yikes

[@civicsico1198]

Played against this kid in middle school and high school. He was a beast and was kicking field goals on us in 7th grade when no other team did. Kick returned TDs even then.

[@12tippettm]

God, if only he had one more reception his career would be looked at way more positive. Still, changed the game and an amazing player. Also gets down, always good in my book

[@PilliamWilliam]

12tippettm what do you mean gets down?

[@user-bw9oz1kw8l]

slides down

[@12tippettm]

Callum Mc check out him at the Kentucky Derby

[@12tippettm]

1 not what I meant

[@bluesteel6310]

SB vs Giants, dropped a wide open fairly easy catch that would of almost certainly changed the game to a W for the pats.

[@sahilpandita2964]

Proves that initial Draft pick doesn't mean success it's how bad the guy wants it!!!!

[@DavidLopez-uh6pg]

Sahil Pandita pretty much and all that comparing a rookie to other nfl players like same height, same arm length, same 40 yard dash doesn't do anything. it's called heart and a combine cant measure that

[@danielsmerdel8214]

To be fair, not getting drafted, by Welker's own admission, made him work harder. If he was drafted in the third round would he have been just as good? Maybe, but some guys need external motivation, heck, everyone has heard about how Kurt Warner was released from his first team. Sometimes you need to fail before you get the work ethic needed to succeed. The real greats of the game are the guys who have superstar talent and work just as hard as the Wes Welker's without needing anyone to tell them to put in the effort.

[@sydmartin3330]

Sahil Pandita facts!!

[@HusseinDoha]

A lot of people want things, badly. But have physical limitations or mental challenges that impedes them. Also luck plays a tiny role. So the initial post on this thread is just not true.

[@stevewhitley8673]

@@HusseinDoha There is know such thing as luck. You make your own luck.

[@deebocj]

Welker is responsible for how the slot position is viewed today.

[@The_Cannabis_Connoisseur]

U forgot about Troy Brown! He was the original slot receiver for NE!

[@deebocj]

@@The_Cannabis_Connoisseur oh yeah!

[@ivorysteele]

Wrong. Wayne crebet

[@deebocj]

@@ivorysteele good one!

[@brandonsavitski]

@@deebocj. Wrong. O.J. McDuffie revolutionized the slot position.

[@jwhine]

He’s played with both Peyton and Tom, I wonder if he can tell us who’s better.

[@proelitemode3666]

peyton but id think he say tom as tom used him more because when he was at denver they had two others being demaryius thomas and emmanuel sanders (edit: Erick Decker I suppose(however was also a quite a good receiver and im sure woulda been better if not due to injuries)) getting the ball alot to and a good run game at the time

[@xaiverbeaudin6766]

Easily brady

[@nicksherlock9507]

Its a hard one. He played in the two most prolific offenses of the modern era in the 2013 broncos and the 07 pats.

[@salamander337]

It doesn't matter he lost two Superbowls with both players.

[@alstontaylor6707]

There's a video of it already

[@astrobullivant5908]

I've always felt kind of bad that he doesn't have any rings because of that one dropped pass. Welker played really well in the Tyree Super Bowl that they lost.

[@liamryan7239]

Imagine being a famous patriot after 2000 and not having a ring

[@loficat4993]

@@liamryan7239 Randy and Junior.

[@doublebread2218]

Cant blame wes for that loss buddy

[@crippledbox1162]

Keith Kevelson manningham made the ridiculous catch in SuperBowl 46 not David tyree.

[@crippledbox1162]

Thomas Cusack I’m surprised you figured out I was a Patriots fan with your tiny brain what with you being a giants fan and all.

[@greymtn12]

This guy caught balls from Brees, Manning, & Brady. Imagine the stories he has!

[@Em-vg7vk]

The patriot way is finding, exactly what Wes said, players with heart drive and passion that is why the patriots can call themselves a dynasty

[@georgedudleysashtray3860]

Lol I'm a patriots fan and I can tell you "the patriot way" is a load of bullshit

[@palehorse24681]

Well that and they steal signals and do all the extra curricular activities outside of football to ensure a ton of those wins.

[@georgedudleysashtray3860]

@Jekyll Hyde lol you mad mad! Lmfaoooo

[@georgedudleysashtray3860]

@Jekyll Hyde *IM A 23 YEAR OLD DUDE LMFAO AND YOURE A SORE LOS LOSER TAKE YOUR LOSS LIKE A MAN*

[@markcolby2927]

@@georgedudleysashtray3860 six Superbowl wins load of bullshit

[@zekesaldivar5660]

He's a badass definitely deserves to be in the hall of fame, loved watching him in college and the nfl. Go Red Raiders!!!

[@andymesa3307]

Wes Welker was my favorite Dolphin during his tenure, and I was sad to see him go. The Dolphins had a history of developing undiscovered gems and then giving them away to Super Bowl winning teams.

[@joshsetal1507]

Broke my heart when he left the Patriots

[@MJ-zl6yp]

Broke Tom's too.

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Don’t worry you had Jules!

[@thanksfernuthin]

NFL Films camera operators are the best in the world. Watch how many times they'll be focused on the QB and as the pass is thrown focus on the receiver catching it. It's always in slow motion but it's all done in a fraction of a second. Amazing.

[@Tech875O]

What a great story, man! Everyone loves the underdog who made it against all odds!!!

[@TheSoundwave92]

Wes had probably one of the most incredible careers of all time for an undrafted free agent but it was coming to New England where his talent shined most. Guy was a stud with Tom Brady throwing to him but sadly he will likely not make the Hall of Fame even though his numbers are impressive even though he is no longer playing.

[@AzureKite]

I think he'll eventually get in. He's the greatest slot receiver ever. Would have better numbers if the concussions hadn't forced him out of the game early. Trust me when his name comes up on the ballot, it might take a while but he'll get his bust in Canton. At the very least he'll definitely make the Patriots hall of fame.

[@nikkiXmeg]

TheSoundwave92 he was a beast in Miami too though. But it’s not hard to shine when your team is as bad as the dolphins were from 04-07. But yeah he burst on the scene in NE and went to a whole other level

[@broadcastdave]

Rod Smith has more yards, touchdowns, Super Bowls.

[@joshds123_3]

LycanVonWolf but he had 5 straight seasons with at least 100 catches. He might not be 1st ballot, but he will definitely get in, especially if worse players than him have gotten in.

[@vincentbumm1020]

Do you know who Kurt Warner is?

[@firstnamelastname9215]

Wes walker thank you!!! You definitely have CT from all those terrible hits but you are my favorite slot receiver of all time

[@ak540i2]

What makes you say that?

[@MikeGreen6097]

As a pats fan I will always see Wes as one of the main reasons that we were so successful from 2007 to 2012. Hell of a receiver.

[@NewEnglandViews]

Love it. Wes you’ll always be respected in New England 💛

[@x3dfritz0]

I'll never forget the dynamic duo between Brady and Welker, he was always there when we called and he answered time and again

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

If only he caught that ball in SB 46!

[@UrbanHymns]

Couldn't find a decent Welker photo so you use a Madden cover lol

[@jacobsladder6715]

I was just talking about him today. Steeler fan here... I LOVE THIS DUDE! BAD MAN they were straight fools letting him go.

[@pride893]

He was a great player no denying that.

[@spencer111488]

I'll deny it. Wes Welker stinks.

[@pride893]

Spencer why cause of his one drop? Yes, that drop does hurt his legacy but the man was dominant at his position consistently

[@spencer111488]

He's objectively garbage at football

[@scottfree6479]

I agree, Welker redefined the slot Receiver. Nobody has played it quite like him.

[@pride893]

Spencer that’s...that’s your argument?

[@karenawbrey8477]

Thank you Wes for all the great games at TTU and in the NFL. It was a pleasure watching you!!

[@lurchlogan]

00:12... "Roy, you may be part of 8 WRs that go in the First Round"... "What's your Thoughts as you stand here Wearing your Grandmother's Tablecloth as a Suit"?? 😂😂

[@Gwizzy347]

Finally Wes Welker got the recognition he deserves he is so under rated and so damn good

[@tylerstark3154]

Should be a hall of famer, greatest slot receiver of all time

[@imin3839]

tyler stark larry is better tho

[@astrobullivant5908]

Larry Fitzgerald is possibly the greatest receiver of all time.

[@tylerstark3154]

UTO.4 _ Larry isn't a slot guy mist if the time

[@tylerstark3154]

Keith Kevelson Larry isn't even top 3, still a first ballot hall of fame tho but isn't even close to Rice

[@scottfree6479]

Larry is probably top 3. Moss, Rice, and T.O. are all pretty damn close if not better, though.

[@TheNuttyProfessorX]

The amount of heart this guy had is what made him great. You see how much passion and drive he has running the football at 3:24. In his mind nobody even had a chance of taking that ball

[@TheHaloGamer]

Should've gotten a longer video, interesting player who deserves more than a summary.

[@johnkoch9447]

Yup

[@tracysnow349]

So love this man! He is the definition of a great NFL player.

[@dannyboy6815]

This man caught passes from both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Played in a super bowl with the both of them. Unfortunately didn’t get a ring. But that’s still awesome.

[@cesarcanete3402]

Danny Boy Don't forget about Drew Brees even though it was brief & it wasn't in the super bowl. I didn't know that until I watched this video. Catching td passes from Brady, Peyton & Brees is an accomplishment itself. 3 of greatest qbs of all time.

[@jawbone10million]

I'm actually glad he didn't get drafted because then he would have got locked into one team for x amount of years and he wouldn't have went through the trials he went through which made him a much better receiver. Life is like that sometimes but to me he's one of the top 10 receivers of his era so things turned out VERY GOOD for him in the end. GREAT JOB WES 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 #SKILLZ

[@Robert-xp4ii]

3:30 "He's not big enough, he's not fast enough, he's not strong enough, but dog gone it, people like him."

[@ESport211]

Thank you Walker for all you've done for my Pats, our Pats!

[@TexansAllTheWayJJ99]

Wes Welker redefined the slot position in the NFL, so yes he should be in the hall of fame

[@Briggie]

4 time all pro including two first teams. Lead the league in receptions multiple years and is just shy of 10k yards. Those are very respectable numbers.

[@IsaacGerken]

Welker definitely one of my all time favorites. Oh how many seasons of fantasy football I dominated bc of him and a few of the underrated players. How many times did I say "I'll put Welker against..." anybody most years.

[@bankrllbrandn4183]

The Patriots Fan Base And Staff Love You #WesAmazingWelker🔥🔥🔥

[@buddhidev7877]

The late round drafted and the undrafteds have many things and prove so IMHO they train harder and achieve. Salute them.

[@kaichen9368]

dropped the most important 2 passes in his life... not trying to knock on the guy or his greatness in the game, but it seems like people will always remember him for those two drops in New England

[@proelitemode3666]

i only know of one and i remember that one, in particular but it was to high like the man is 5'9 give him a break

[@kaichen9368]

they didnt connect before punting the ball back to the giants in 2007 and the other was a dropped pass in 2011 otherwise wouldve been a first down in field goal territory. history doesnt care about a parameter or situation of the play/player. very result oriented

[@ragnaralmighty280]

There is also one against the ravens I cant remember clearly in the playoffs felt like after that drop changed the whole game and ravens won

[@SupahFans]

that Pass in the 2012 Giants Super Bowl was way over his head while he was on his heels. Inefficient throw

[@archangelraphael9594]

Hands down one of my favorite receivers of all time

[@jasonyoung3070]

Welker was the best slot receiver in NFL history

[@astrobullivant5908]

Probably, but he dropped a key pass in the Super Bowl that hurts his Hall of Fame chances.

[@tylerstark3154]

Keith Kevelson it was a bad throw

[@godpigeon2784]

I’ll take Edelman....

[@scottfree6479]

I love Jules but Welker simply has better stats than Edelman. He catches more passes and gains more yards. Edelman works harder and I love him but Welker is better in virtually every metric.

[@PaulGaither]

Key word is WAS. Eddleman is a better tallent. He took the torch and ran with it.

[@zooblestyx]

What fascinates me about top level sports is to see where the limits of human capabilities are, and to see them pushed. How fast is it possible for a human being to run, how high can humans jump, how long can human beings endure the elements, fighting against pain and fatigue, etc. Wes Welker was never an example of some peak of physical human performance, but in my view he's definitely such an example of the very limits of human determination and perseverance. I can't imagine how often he must have been told he wasn't big enough to play football, and maybe that is so, but his heart certainly never was. There just never was any quit in him.

[@skiLLphrAIM]

dude caught TD passes from manning and brady and they say dreams dont come true

[@arjl880]

I remember watching welker in Mia returning punt and my jaw dropped at his ability and change in direction. As soon as NE got him I knew he was a steal and would be great

[@salemofficial2344]

Welker was great but you who came first ? My man WAYNE CHREBET

[@avengerpat]

hell yeah MR THIRD DOWN!!!!

[@viniciuscristelo6866]

UNDERRATED AF

[@topnotchtajmahal7216]

Hell yea!!!

[@proelitemode3666]

who the hell is that

[@clannon2410]

Pro EliteMode fake football fan

[@matthewd6306]

Great player and a Good Character. He wasn't a diva or a distraction, that is invaluable at the WR position.

[@jules1659]

He revolutionized the slot receiver position, so glad I got to see him play

[@zacharyicenhower7388]

Wes Welker...the bobblehead receiver. Always so much fun to watch.

[@givemetoast]

He was the modern Fred Biletnikoff!!

[@qatestbrian1]

Wes Welker is just amazing.

[@blaneutk]

That first guys whole demeanor gives me major anxiety

[@Apogee816]

Needed the two best qbs of all time to make a receiving career. Nah I’m kidding. Super talented guy. Lethal weapon in the right system.

[@ipodtouch573]

Evan Gray 3 including Drew Brees

[@Apogee816]

Jack R he did not record a target with San Diego

[@seanpizza7850]

If he just stayed on the pats or the broncos instead of switching sides he would have got a ring😂

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Sean PizzA Yep. Shoulda had one in 2007 (Thanks Asante Samuel who dropped a game winning INT), shoulda had one in 2011 (thanks Wes & Deion Branch who dropped 2 huge passes in the 4th Quarter). He and Logan Mankins are the 2 best Patriots of the 2000s to never be on a SB Winning team

[@seanpizza7850]

Mike Youngblood yep

[@TT-fv6tx]

Mike Youngblood Randy??

[@steveclapper5424]

but his wallet would be lighter.

[@simoncarrick2580]

Sean PizzA poor dudes 0/3 in the superbowl

[@lbmclean]

covering a slot receiver like that was a thankless task. welker with a 2-way go was unstoppable

[@53patsfan]

I was shocked when the Pats didn't resign him after that one drop in the Super Bowl. It did cost us the win, but he is allowed a mistake after all the good he did here in New England.

[@tmazz85]

He played another season with the Pats after that Super Bowl. I don't think you remember what happened. Pats offered him a contract, which he refused to sign. Then a year later he signed with Denver for less money. He thought he could get more than what the Pats offered, but he couldn't

[@Gungho73]

Wes Welker was a major component of two of the best passing attack's we've ever seen with Peyton/Brady.

[@lloydchristmas5588]

Wes Welker was a badass reciever for the Patriots but in big games like the super bowl he dropped passes

[@proelitemode3666]

he only dropped one and it was high he is like 5'9

[@lloydchristmas5588]

Pro EliteMode he dropped either a 3rd or 4th down pass in the 2012 afc championship game against the ravens also, watch the highlight

[@ajaxarias2607]

I still blame him for the loss to the giants... It made me hate him. Lol

[@stevenasante8662]

Ajax Arias Please, the Patriots have 5 Super Bowl wins, that isn't rational to hate him when there was alot of mistakes in those 2 games, not just on him.

[@ajaxarias2607]

Steven Asante I know but he dropped it 😕😕😕😕

[@BEEG_RiBBiT]

Wes is a stud. An amazing slot receiver and classy guy. Respect. #WreckEm

[@Kritacul]

Even though he never won a Super Bowl, Wes deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

[@LW-ng1fl]

Wes never quits and never blinks

[@Ivan-zo2vw]

Poor Welker never got a SB ring and edelman already has two

[@eamonmac2751]

3 😜

[@joshfreeman8092]

Welker, Anendola, Edelman...the Patriots receivers throughout the years have been the definition of heart.

[@donbelenger817]

You forgot Troy Brown

[@proelitemode3666]

give the guy a break on that super bowl dropped pass with new england it was high and homie only 5'9

[@psychoniner]

I am so glad he is now a coach for the 49ers!!!!!

[@jimwatts7489]

Welker's color keep him out of the draft. All the other WR's that were drafted were the right color.

[@kinte1870]

Yep

[@kinte1870]

White RBs WRs and DBs are stereotyped as too slow.

[@Z3nku1]

I’m not a fan of any of the teams he played for, but he is still one of my favorite receivers that has ever played.

[@daltonsteinkamp384]

He looks like a buff Toby McGuire. I like it.

[@tcwartenbe2637]

I bought damn near every jersey of his that I could in 2007. I have the Home, Away, Home throwback (2009), 2009 Pro Bowl jersey, and a Black jersey with white numbers. Love this dude.

[@stenbak88]

THE DRAFT IS EXTREMELY OVERRATED

[@nathansnyder3438]

I know this is about Wes...but that chart at the beginning...idk...even if Larry has played longer...those numbers are still insane.

[@kinte1870]

You want insane numbers look at Jerry numbers

[@pierres3013]

Larry Fitzgerald is the GOAT!!!

[@ChannelyChannel]

Elite_ P Fitz is great, but Rice is GOAT wr.

[@imin3839]

ChannelyChannel wrong.

[@alonwigodsky5912]

Elite_ P. Rice is the GOAT of sports. He has 3 unbreakable records.

[@G1nger519]

UTO.4 _ rice played 20 years in the league and got 1000 like 17 years out of that in sorry but you cant comoete with that.

[@owenburdge810]

no antonio brown is

[@blowthewhistle3352]

Wes change the game so much teams are in desperate need for guys with his field IQ as a slot reciever on the field his playmaking ability like he wasn't the fastest he wasn't polarizing athlete. His reception, yards and TDs came in 2nd among another F.O.H in Fitzgerald he far exceeded the bigger names that over looked him in '04 draft. Greatness!! wes walker was.. Another undrafted winner...

[@Mikeesatt]

Came here at 3 views

[@amundayabed9702]

Buffalo Bills I'm a bills fan from Ireland

[@ikryytt919]

I’m a Bills fan from Wales

[@Mikeesatt]

Eoin Kelly subscribe

[@efsnz8130]

One of the most underrated wide receiver of all time!

[@Knowthyself14]

Brady made Welker.. not the other way around

[@Mario_N64]

More like Belichick made Welker.

[@moneyhands2339]

Belichick made Brady

[@DearxAgony02]

Brady would of been fine anywhere except the browns and 1-2 other teams. Brady made Welker the receiver he was given the opportunity to become

[@casualguy393]

I get what he says at the end of the video about taking the long road to appreciate what you have. When the time came to get my new bike, I had the option to buy off the shelf, or to assemble it myself. I decided to to go the 2nd route. I bought a titanium frame, got online to buy the groupset of brakes, cranks, levers, derailleurs and cables, and even purposely avoided using Shimano by going with Campagnolo instead to complete my bike because (1) Campagnolo makes great equipment, and (2) EVERYONE has Shimano where I live. Which just so happens to be where everyone just buys a bike off the shelf. I didn't want to be 1 of the crowd. After assembling my bike and getting it dialed in to fit me perfectly, I ride my ass off. This "not wanting to be part of the crowd" mindset spills over into my training, and I see every other rider as a target to pass. I'm an old fart and while some of the young bucks disappear into the distance, trying to keep up with them keeps me in pretty good condition, It doesn't bother me as much because the whole time on the because I know the bike I am on inside and out because I took the long road by building that badass MFer myself ;)

[@Reefzr]

Wes Welker, I knew because of the Tumbnail...he's the best White Receiver of all time

[@Maddogtheiced]

# Facts jordy nelson is better

[@dominiccart8967]

# Facts 😂😂 no he is not

[@Reefzr]

Of his time yes he is, Jordy isn't even all that

[@Reefzr]

Dominic Cart if he isn't name who is

[@shutdowncorner7743]

What about back when there were no blacks allowed?

[@quietcorner293]

Adam Thielen has a similar story. He spent a season on the Vikings' practice squad before making the team.

[@oldaccount8736]

No rings

[@betterwithjetter2987]

Old Account and

[@mikeymartinez1086]

Old Account Neither does Barry Sanders or Calvin Johnson yet they were some of the best at their positions

[@oldaccount8736]

Da L.G. Netwurk no he wasn't dipshit. New England didn't get a ring during his tenure. Do some research "little kid"

[@dannggg]

yeah but they were on the LIONS lmao

[@oldaccount8736]

Dang Le was just about to say this

[@jakegoodman4810]

It’s crazy when you put your mind to something and don’t let any one tell you what you can or can’t do..the guys with the chip on their shoulder are the ones that thrive the longest

[@duanejessup3708]

Welker had the 3 arguably Greatest QBs of all time throwing him the ball. That's a story to tell

[@Supahdave1000]

Good on Mr. Welker for making his dream come true.

[@mseifried5]

What a great story. Super Job Wes!!!!

[@HG22Times]

"Nobody could stop." Is a tiny bit of an overstatement

[@legnv]

I have a new respect for Wes

[@tedbrown7908]

A lot of respect for Wes Welker. He got the snot beat out of him on to many occasions under New England.

[@Dudeman9339]

Welker had GREAT hands and a phenomenal awareness of the defense. I dont care how fast you are if you cant run a good route or catch the ball in less than ideal conditions.

[@MafiaCarpio]

Wes Welker will always be my favorite wide receiver

[@mattbritzius570]

Man... Schottenheimer was a genius at falling just short of greatness. Can't believe he released Welker. And wasn't it was him that shipped Brees off after injury concern?

[@jamesfarrell8339]

A true gentleman and great team mate.

[@OhNikk]

That boy from TTU. He was one of my favorite players ever to watch.

[@delerocky]

Marty Shottemheimer was noted for overlooking great talent. He had Joe Horn in Kansascity but never used him. Michael Dean Perry also became a star in Cleveland after Marty's departure after sitting behind less talented players.

[@blackpinkslave9969]

He along with the Patriots revolutionized the Slot receiver position...He should be a hall of Famer..

[@Speedyreedy1218]

Ravens and Pats fan...but I knew Welker was special when he was a Dolphin. Glad he had success. Didn't realize he was a Charger initially.

[@ReadyPlayerOn3]

Man, those concussions really took it's toll on him. Listen to him from his rookie season. Sounds/looks like 2 different people.

[@croc313]

Yea that’s how boxers be sounding. Tommy hearns is a good example of that. One moment he’s on tv doing the boxing show with Stallone then like a year or so later he sounded very slow aka punch drunk syndrome smh.

[@glennlee6274]

Welker was the prototype for small fast recievers,love his heart...

[@excellent-choice]

Never knew his story but always liked Welker as a player

[@rocksjoshua]

You can be the most gifted athlete the nfl has ever seen, but some people can play the game and some cant. Wes Walker could. You dont have to be a crazy athlete to play in the nfl, you just need to be able to play the game!