This man worked the middle of the field when guys like Ray Lewis, Troy Polamalu, and Patrick Willis were lurking back there waiting for him. That took real courage. Great video NFL throwback!

Wes should be a future Hall of Famer. He changed the game for slot receivers.

Nobody ever talked about slot receivers until Wes Welker came into the league. It is not an exaggeration to say he revolutionized the position.

“Im open on every fucking play” 😂 wes was really like that

He is a Hall of Famer. He is the best slot receiver ever. Now everyone want to play in the slot.

If Welker had Edelman's super bowls he'd be a slam dunk HOFer. If Edelman has Welker's numbers, he'd be a slam dunk HOFer.

All of Patriots Nation knows Welker was an absolute beast & the spark plug that made the Patriots passing game go.

A really gritty player. First one in last one out mentality.

His entire life his teammates and coaches told him he wasn't strong enough, he wasn't big enough, he wasn't fast enough... Then in 2007 Tom Brady and Bill Belichick said "we like you just the way you are".

His numbers were just absurd too, what an underrated player, short white guy just dominating.

He really was an influential player. The modern slot receiver is nothing without Welker

Let's not forget how Welker, in a great post-retirement moment, showed up at Gilette Stadium to watch a game and hang out with tailgaters in a Tom Brady mask during Brady's dubious DeflateGate suspension early in the 2016 season.

Wes was a "BEAST"...hard to cover, ran precision routes and caught almost anything and everything thrown his way!!!

underrated. almost double digit TDs the same year Moss broke record for rec tds in a season is no easy feat. he is more reliable than alot of primetime receivers who may have had better numbers in their careers.

Welker was one of those guys who seemingly didn't have all the talent in the world but he maximized what he had. Honestly, Julian Edelman should give Welker a Christmas card every year because Welker revolutionized the slot receiver position and paved the way for Edelman's career and the career of all really good slot guys in the NFL today.

At his peak ESPN actually ran a segment on who'd you rather have.. Wes Welker or Calvin Johnson? Speaks volumes about how lethal he was in his prime

I've never seen such a dedicated and hardworking athlete like Wes Welker...

He redefined that position. Because Edleman got the titles many fans see him as the better player, but from a talent perspective Welker was just better. Shame he’s lost4 superbowls.

The greatest slot man I have ever seen play this game

Best zig route of all time

It's a shame Wes Welker never won a Super Bowl, especially considering he went to 3, and played for 2 of the greatest offenses of all time.

It was sad when he left New England to join Denver. Obviously everything worked out after he left for the Patriots but Wes was such a special player.

It’s a shame that one drop put so many people off towards him. Wes was the ultimate playmaker. As important as Randy was during those years the offense ran through Welker. Nobody took more shots than he did going over the middle of the field.

I remember watching Wes play for Miami and saying, wow he’s good! Then when the Pats got Moss and Welker in the off season, I said, Brady got weapons now, this should be good!

Dude totally should be in the hall of fame.

He was the reason I made the switch to slot receiver in highschool, didn’t have the arm strength after shoulder injury to launch it anymore.

Yes sir Nothing like adding highlights of one of the greatest slot receivers of all time GUNS UP BABY!

Wes Welker's story about Larry Isso taking a dump on the sideline during a real game is absolutely hilarious.

Thank you NFL Throwback for the great content! Man if Wes had Jules's big moments catches, it'd be over! I mean he should AT LEAST be a Patriots HOF'er and hopefully Jules and 'Dola too!

Imagine playing in Super Bowls with Brady and Peyton. Unbelievable. Too bad it all ended up in losses. Amazing player

“Way to compete” -Bill Belichick

2:19 "That's how Red Raiders do it, Baby"! West Texas is very proud of you, Wes. Thank you for the memories. Looking forward to seeing your name emblazoned on the Ring of Honor at Jones AT&T Stadium. I'll be there!

wes welker was the only person on the patriots who i actually liked. his name is wes and wes is a nickname i go by 😂🤷‍♂️

Its crazy how this dude completely evaded multiple Super Bowl wins with two of the GOATS tossing to him.

The guy was money one of the toughest Patriots and an all time patriot

Bro was seemingly always open. A huge problem!!! Glad he's coaching receivers in Frisco

Wes Welker is a true legend tho. we need to give that man his flowers.

Remember everyone saying he wasn’t gonna do shit without Moss lol the very next season after they let Moss go…Welker tops 1500 yards

Greatest slot receiver in NFL history. No doubt in my mind.

Underrated and should be in the hall of fame.

such a high IQ player. plays the game right. lot of grit and sneaky athletic. would definitely let Welker date my daughter.

Does it break anyone else's heart that Welker made it to 3 superbowls and lost them all. Then it seemed like the NFL black-balled him in the 2015 season and the broncos friggin won it all. I would feel jinxed somehow

I think with having Edelman we forget what Wes did. He was amazing. If anything patriots were extremely lucky to have Wes then Edelman. That doesn’t happen often.

As a Buffalo Bills fan, allow me to say this; Wes should have won a championship.

his 6 yr stretch is incredible

What is most inspiring to me about Wes Welker, besides the obvious (explosive player, etc.), is that he is the same height as i am- 5'9. In a world dominated by bigger men, he shows that his height means nothing when you have passion and power.

I remember just getting into football and being a short white guy that was primarily a RB because of me being really short yet being quick and being able to run routes always being called Danny Woodhead/Christian McCaffrey but mostly remembering my dad (which is an giants fan) saying hate to say it but you play like Wes Welker, at the time I never really knew bout him but seeing highlights really inspired me to keep playing, such a great reciever and example that you dont need to be the tallest or fastest to play good. He really lead on for players like Kupp and Renfrow now

PATRIOTS Greatest Head Coach Greatest Quarterback Greatest Tight End Greatest Slot Receiver (Arguably) Greatest Wideout Must clutch kicker of all time Top 10 defense every year No wonder they had a dynasty.

Not a lot of people fall forward like he did. Like every single time he got tackled he gained yards at the end.

The most UNDERRATED WR that comes to mind to me, and I’m not even a Patriots fan. The Man was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Gil santos saying his name is awesome. RIP Gil

Amazing that the Patriots never won a Super Bowl when their roster was stacked with talent.

Had 3 absolute legends for qbs. Best slot ever in my opinion can’t name a lot of receivers his height have multiple 100 catch seasons and became of my faves instantly

Hearing John Madden call a game again was awesome!!

Wow!!! Didn't know about his early days before New England. Always thought he was Wes Welker the slot star. Absolutely respect his game and now more so the person.

I'll never forget the time Boston Mayor Menino referred to him as "Wes Wekler".

Finally! I've waiting for a Wes Welker highlight reel forever! Thanks 👍

i remember how unstoppable Wes Welker felt as a kid. felt like he made so much of Brady’s extra passing yards. thank goodness he dropped it when he mattered the most

I honestly did not know he was kicking field goals for Miami! But knowing Wes was a soccer player I wouldn’t put it past him

After watching this I’m starting to believe he’s the reason broncos went to super bowls. Wes for HOF for sure.

Wes Welker was the best slot receiver in the history of the game. He was also one of the greatest undrafted players of all time, he holds the NFL record for receptions by an undrafted player. He spent 12 seasons in the NFL, so he was a great route runner as well as a pass-catching machine.

The "slot machine" Wesley Welker

I've met Wes twice..Incredibly humble, gracious.

welker changed the position of slot wr, love him.

I will never forget the move he put on buddy that played for the Chargers back in 07

Wes Welker was such an exciting player to watch. He could do a bit of everything. Hall of Famer for sure. Without him, I don't think Julian Edelman would have gotten a chance, and Julian Edelman was another exciting player to watch, and another future Hall of Famer. Also, I find it funny that a lot of these highlights are against the Miami Dolphins, lol.

I’m a huge cowboys fan but I have so much respect for people that get doubted because he’s not fast or tall. He’s definitely a player that I would have loved to see him wear the star. But since he never wore it, I was stuck having to watch pats games. I couldn’t ignore watching him play, I had to see greatness! He better make it to the Hall of Fame, he was as important as Tom was to the Patriots first couple of Super Bowl wins!

Wes Welker is the greatest slot receiver ever. Dude was a fucking PROBLEM.

I think it's kinda tragic that he never won a Super Bowl. I feel bad, because he was an AMAZING receiver for so many of my Patriots teams.

We can credit one *big* thing for Wes Welker’s emergence as a revolutionary slot receiver: the NFL deciding to enforce pass interference to the letter of the law after the 2003 AFC championship game.

Another man where it’s an absolute crime he wasn’t part of a championship team

I hate how he was moved away right when the Patriots/Broncos won.

The Energizer Bunny!!

3:54 that ref block 🤣

Wes is the man!! Love you Wes!!😊

Loved this guy! Wish he won a ring...

One of the greats, a class act no dancing no dopiness just came to play. If only he had held onto that one pass in Super bowl against the Giants. Pats would have won. I wonder if they would have cut him

FINALLY!!!!!!

“you caught 16 balls” is a CRAZY statement..

great player

Was caught passes by 3 Hall of fame QBs 🔥

Wes was amazing 🤩

He should be in the Hall of Fame

Wes Welker is one of a few other receivers to score a 99-yard touchdown unlike Victor Cruz!

Amazing!

Nah west welker was really like that yo 🤦🏾‍♂️💯

One of my favorite player!

That Super Bowl drop in the second Giants match up still haunts me

Ring of Honor or Hall of Fame? One of the best slot receiver to ever do it I think he could still play today 💯💪🏾

Wes and Julian might want to catch another pass each from Tom Brady when he's inducted into The NFL Hall of Fame. LOL

love this guy!!

wish he would have won a ring ;(

You notice in a lot of his highlights, the patriots were also blocking exceptionally well for him to. Gotta give them some credit too

Underrated fs

"Guys. They're gonna throw the ball to 83 every f****** time." As a Colts fan, I felt that

One of the toughest players I’ve ever watched!!

He started the craze of a slot receiver

Wes Welker reminds me of Charlie Tweeder from the varsity blues movie 🤣🤣

0:07 that was cold af 😂

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