The Facts:
Once you get past the “glitter” in this year’s free-agent wide receiver crop, namely Mike Wallace (Pittsburgh), Wes Welker (New England) and Greg Jennings (Green Bay), the market falls off noticeably. The lean market could work in Amendola’s favor. Brian Hartline provided a benchmark of sorts Friday when he re-signed with Miami for a reported $6.1 million a year over five years, saying he gave the Dolphins a home-team discount at that. That’s the kind of deal Amendola seeks, according to those familiar with the negotiations.
Reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Post-Dispatch staffer Jim Thomas, that’s more than the Rams are willing to invest, given Amendola’s recent injury history. So he appears headed to the market once free agency starts Tuesday. And if the market materializes as expected by Amendola’s agents, he will be headed to a new team sooner rather than later. ... Stay tuned.
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