Is the 2014 Season Wes Welker’s Final Act?

June 27, 2014   ·   Christopher Hansen   ·   Jump to comments

When the Denver Broncos signed slot receiver Wes Welker away from the New England Patriots in 2013, the move received high marks across the board. It also seemed to pay off in a big way because the Broncos had a record-setting offense in 2013.
As part of his two-year, $12 million contract, Welker has $6 million in cash coming his way in 2014 and has a cap number of $8 million, according to Over the Cap, but he’ll be a free agent in 2015. Welker is also 33 and has a history of concussions that cast a shadow on just how long he’ll continue to play.
With the exception of the opportunity-based touchdowns, Welker’s numbers are also in decline. It’s now worth wondering if 2014 could be the final act of Welker’s great career.
The Broncos even started preparing for life without Welker in 2014 by signing veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders and drafting Cody Latimer in the second round of the draft. These moves serve a dual purpose in 2014 because ...

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