Golden Nuggets: The Welker Effect

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images One of the more underrated moves by the 49ers this offseason is the addition of Wes Welker as the receivers coach. The undrafted 12-year veteran receiver was known for his physical brand of play, fearlessly amassing over 16,000 all-purpose yards, earning a trip to 5 Pro Bowls and being selected to 4 1st/2nd team All-Pros along the way. There really is no doubting the experience he brings to the table as a former receiver, but time will tell how well that translates to coaching. Here’s what Kyle Shanahan said at the combine after the hire (courtesy of insidethe49.com)

Well, I always try to get someone in who has played the position, which is sometimes tough to…