Why did Welker leave the Patriots?
Why did Welker leave the Patriots?
01, 2020, 12:15 p.m. 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.
Is Welker a Hall of Famer?
And on Sunday Welker passed Rice with his 18th career game with 10 or more receptions. Though Rice’s name is dropping in the history books, his accomplishments remain immortalized in Canton, Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of Fame….Wes Welker: Patriots Record-Breaker; Future NFL Hall of Famer?
| Player | Wes Welker |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 760 |
| Yards | 8,486 |
| Touchdowns | 37 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
What happened Wes Welker?
Welker played one final season in the NFL in 2015, joining the NFC as a member of the St. Louis Rams. He retired during the following offseason. Welker remains in football in retirement, however, and is currently on the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff as a wide receivers coach.
Are Tom Brady and Wes Welker friends?
Tom Brady was fortunate to play alongside two of the most renowned slot receivers in NFL history with the New England Patriots. Julian Edelman carried the mantle between 2013 and 2019. But Wes Welker was Brady’s original slot receiver. To this day, the two remain best friends.
How many Super Bowl rings does Wes Welker have?
Welker recorded at least 110 catches in five of his six seasons with New England. That stretch of consistency and durability may never be seen again. Still, Welker never won a championship with the Patriots, as his crucial drops in Super Bowl XLVI ended his chance to pick up a ring.
Who is better Wes Welker or Edelman?
Welker finished his Patriots career with 672 catches for 7,459 yards and 37 touchdowns while Edelman had 620 receptions for 6,822 yards and 77 touchdowns. It’s hard to argue that Edelman didn’t follow Welker’s footsteps very closely with his NFL career — so, Brady isn’t necessarily wrong.
