Fifth time’s the charm?
Following the 49ers’ 31-20 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, Wes Welker‘s record in Super Bowls dropped to 0-4.
After unremarkable stints with the Chargers and Dolphins to begin his career, Welker landed with the Patriots in 2007 and quickly emerged as one of the best slot receivers in the NFL. New England reached Super Bowl XLII that season and Welker caught 11 passes for 103 yards in the title game.
The Giants shocked the Patriots, handing them a 17-14 defeat. 0-1.
Four years later, Welker returned to the Super Bowl with New England. He caught seven passes for 60 yards and rushed twice for 21 yards in Super Bowl XLVI. New York knocked off the Patriots again, 21-17. 0-2.
Two years later, after signing with the Broncos, Welker returned to the Super Bowl a third time. He caught eight passes for 84 yards and scored on a two-point conversion attempt. The Seahawks smashed Denver 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. 0-3.
After leading the league in receptions three times and earning five Pro Bowl nods, Welker hung up his cleats in 2016. He didn’t walk away from football, though. Welker was hired by the Texans as an offensive assistant and special teams assistant in 2017.
After two years in Houston, Welker joined San Francisco’s staff as their wide receivers coach before the start of the 2019 season. Welker returned to the Super Bowl yet again with the 49ers, only to lose again. 0-4.
He’s bound to win one at some point, right?
