Malazan Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Amendola isn't there to replace Welker. He is there to fill a roster spot. As mentioned, they will shift the focus of their offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Amendola was with current Pats OC McDaniels back with the Rams so I would imagine the Pats have a very good idea of how well Amendola can play. Amendola knows the Pats offense so the transition shouldn't be problemtic. If Amendola can stay healthy my guess is he'll thrive with Brady as his QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Amendola isn't there to replace Welker. He is there to fill a roster spot. As mentioned, they will shift the focus of their offense. You don't pay $31m to a slot WR who looks and plays and is the same size as your former slot WR who was the 3rd-4th most important player on your offense to just "fill a roster spot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 You don't pay $31m to a slot WR who looks and plays and is the same size as your former slot WR who was the 3rd-4th most important player on your offense to just "fill a roster spot." Thats right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Amendola was with current Pats OC McDaniels back with the Rams so I would imagine the Pats have a very good idea of how well Amendola can play. Amendola knows the Pats offense so the transition shouldn't be problemtic. If Amendola can stay healthy my guess is he'll thrive with Brady as his QB. Yep. I'm sure he'll thrive. He just won't likely match the production of Welker or last very long if he does. Brady is incredibly accurate on short passes, but part of the downside of that is his receivers take a pounding on those crossing patterns into tight windows. And they score so much and move the ball so much and get so many first downs that those guys take an extra helping of beatdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 You don't pay $31m to a slot WR who looks and plays and is the same size as your former slot WR who was the 3rd-4th most important player on your offense to just "fill a roster spot." Â You're taking 'fill a roster spot' as something derogatory to his abilities. He is not there replace Welker's production. He's there to be a receiver in a role they have planned for him. It may be similar to the role Welker played, but I have a hard time swallowing that they expect him to come in and be a copy of Welker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Yep. I'm sure he'll thrive. He just won't likely match the production of Welker or last very long if he does. Brady is incredibly accurate on short passes, but part of the downside of that is his receivers take a pounding on those crossing patterns into tight windows. And they score so much and move the ball so much and get so many first downs that those guys take an extra helping of beatdown. Â Well, one thing Welker has never done that Amendola has done and that is lead the league in all purpose yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 You're taking 'fill a roster spot' as something derogatory to his abilities. Maybe because "fill a roster spot" is a derogatory term? Â I doubt they expect him to do what Welker did, too, because he probably can't, and I don't know of anyone who could. But they expect him to be the 3rd or 4th most important player in that offense, behind Brady and Gronk and maybe a lineman like Mankins, or they wouldn't have paid him that much money. Â Well, one thing Welker has never done that Amendola has done and that is lead the league in all purpose yards. 2/3 of which came on kick returns? I hope they use him on KR. That will send him to the sidelines or IR that much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Amendola was with current Pats OC McDaniels back with the Rams so I would imagine the Pats have a very good idea of how well Amendola can play. Amendola knows the Pats offense so the transition shouldn't be problemtic. If Amendola can stay healthy my guess is he'll thrive with Brady as his QB. The same thing was said about Brandon Lloyd. Well, one thing Welker has never done that Amendola has done and that is lead the league in all purpose yards. With the change in KO rules, that negates that aspect. And I doubt they have him return punts at $6M/year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 The same thing was said about Brandon Lloyd. Â Lloyd adjusted fine and ended up 75/900+. If the Pats get that out of DA I'm sure they'll be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Lloyd adjusted fine and ended up 75/900+. If the Pats get that out of DA I'm sure they'll be pleased. That offense last year may have been the best I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hopefully Pettine puts Bradham on him with a mission to shorten his season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) No need to freak out. He is not as good as Welker, and Welker and Brady had chemistry based on years of playing with each other. This is an over payment in my mind. Rather them overpay Amendola than overpay Welker. Glad he is out of our division! And what's up w/ everyone hoping Amendola gets hurt....kind of sick. I just hope we beat him. Edited March 14, 2013 by RyanC883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 No need to freak out. He is not as good as Welker, and Welker and Brady had chemistry based on years of playing with each other. This is an over payment in my mind. Rather them overpay Amendola than overpay Welker. Glad he is out of our division! Ultimately, the question is, as a Bills fan, do you want to play against the Patriots with Wes Welker or with Danny Amendola, and I would definitely say with Amendola. And would you think the Patriots over the season will be better with WW or DA considering possible injury versus production and again, I would definitely say I'd rather they have Amendola than Welker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That offense last year may have been the best I have ever seen. Â Wait until you see it with Gronk and Hernandez healthy and on the field for more than just 1 game together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Brady is apparently p.o. about what has happen. Â http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/source-close-to-brady-keeps-complaining-about-pats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Injured amendola yea. Healthy amendola scares me for the record. They are both super shifty WR's from Texas tech who have all my respect. Â Amendolas 12 catch first half game this year was no fluke as bob from stl said earlier. Â Welker is scarier but we ain't out if the danger zone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 New England will be looking for the next 6'3''-6'5'' freakish wideout in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Wait until you see it with Gronk and Hernandez healthy and on the field for more than just 1 game together. Theoretically that sounds better but I just can't even imagine them playing better and more efficiently than they did. I really do think Welker is a big loss. They may lose a lineman or two. I'm sure they will be great, and probably still better than the Broncos. But it's impossible to say right now how it will all play out. Edited March 14, 2013 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Lol I love how the pats in-your-faced welker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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