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Amendola, meanwhile, is a marvel to watch in practice — his technique and precise route-running are impeccable — and he can very much replicate Wes Welker if he can stay healthy. “I think he and Tommy have established a certain chemistry between them,” owner Robert Kraft told SiriusXM last week. “I’m really happy to see the physical connection that they seem to have made.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/amendola-meanwhile-is-a-marvel-to-watch-in/
It’s almost as if it was expected that Amendola would come in and dominate camp after showing so well in OTAs and minicamp, but if anything, he’s surpassed his already lofty expectations. It’s not easy for a player to come in and replace Wes Welker, but Amendola has been catching everything thrown his way and made spectacular catches look easy.
Amendola is diving all over the field, showing off quick-twitch agility in his routes and even gaining separation downfield. He and Tom Brady really seem to be on the same page and he’s always a part of the first-team unit.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/its-almost-as-if-it-was-expected-that-amendola/
Danny Amendola reflects on firing up Tom Brady at practice
Good sign, and we need to see more of this from the rooks if they can get healthy and get back on the field.
From across the field, Tom Brady’s short completion to Danny Amendola seemed like a routine play at yesterday’s minicamp practice. Brady took the snap in 11-on-11 work, peered right and quickly buzzed the ball into Amendola’s hands as the slot receiver found a spot in an open zone, gaining a handful of yards. No big deal, it seemed, until Brady got fired up about the job Amendola did to dissect the coverage at the same speed as Brady and run the route to get open. It’s that timing and quick thinking that make receivers successful with Brady, and the quarterback was ecstatic after the play.
Danny Amendola, meanwhile, has established himself atop the Patriots’ receiving group. He’s been as advertised: shifty, quick, dynamic with the ball in space and with enough speed to stress a defense vertically. There’s a clear rapport between he and Tom Brady. The Patriots moved quickly to sign Amendola after it appeared Wes Welker was closing in on a deal with the Broncos, and it’s easy to see Welker-like qualities in Amendola’s game. His underneath route-work is reminiscent of Welker.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/danny-amendola-meanwhile-has-established-himself/
Danny Amendola had another pretty impressive workout. He drew the vocal praise of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels early in practice during group work with the quarterbacks. Later, he made a nice diving catch as he fought for a deep ball down the field to beat Alfonzo Dennard.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/danny-amendola-had-another-pretty-impressive/
The Patriots biggest free agent addition was Amendola, and while there’s never been a question about his talent, it was enjoyable to see him on the field for the first time. What stands out? His change of direction skills, body control and ability to work down the field as a receiver. The Patriots need him to be a big factor in 2013, and he looked sharp in our first viewing experience.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-patriots-biggest-free-agent-addition-was/
