When former Denver Broncos (and Patriot) receiver Wes Welker hit Aqib Talib during the 2013 AFC Championship game, Talib thought at the time that it might have been on purpose.
It was a sentiment that was echoed by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who called it “one of the worst plays” he’s seen in his coaching career. The play, which was deemed legal by the NFL, caused Talib to injure his knee and not return in the Patriots’ 26-16 loss to the Broncos.
“I definitely applauded the reaction by Bill,” Talib said while appearing on 98.