The 49ers continue to tinker with their coaching staff with the offseason officially underway following Super Bowl LIII. In fact, the team is tapping a former New England Patriots star to coach up its receivers.
Wes Welker will become Kyle Shanahan’s new receivers coach, as first reported by the Houston Chronicle, as San Francisco looks to get more out of the position. The team had not confirmed the hire when contacted by The Bee on Tuesday.
Welker was one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets out of the slot in six seasons with New England from 2007-12, when he led the NFL in receptions three times and eclipsed 100 catches five times.