Welker is a former Patriots legend who served in the role under Mike McDaniel for three seasons. He worked with an explosive receiving duo in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle during his time with the team. However, after another disappointing end to a season, the Dolphins thought it was best to move in a different direction.

When former NFL wide receiver left the New England Patriots after the 2012 season, he finished his playing career with two years with the Denver Broncos and one with the St. Louis Rams. Then, in 2017,

It is that time of the year when all the disappointing teams make significant changes to their coaching staff. Sometimes, it's the head coach that gets the boot, like Jerod Mayo and sometimes, it's the supporting coaches.