As a short, slot receiver, Trent Taylor has been compared to All-Pro wideout Wes Welker for his entire life.
Now, Taylor will have the chance to learn from Welker directly, after the 37-year-old reportedly will become one of the newest members of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's staff.
Taylor didn’t hold back when asked what his thoughts were when he first heard about Welker heading to the Bay Area.
“I thought it was freakin’ sick,” Taylor told NBC Sports Bay Area. “He’s been a baller in the NFL for 10 plus years and it’s always just cool having a guy like that coaching you.