In May, Welker told the Globe about keeping in touch with Moss during the offseason and sharing his soccer workouts that Welker credits for much of his fine footwork.

"I was talking to my parents about it and I told them, 'This is crazy - Randy is asking me about soccer so he can use it to make him better," said Welker. "We're talking about one of the best receivers in the NFL, and he's asking me?"