The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Well, this changes things a little. Amendola signed with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, about a day before Wes Welker
agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos.
Reported by CSNNE.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As CSNNE.com's Tom Curran explained, news of Amendola's agreeing to a deal with New England broke after the Welker news, making it seem a reactionary move on the part of the Patriots. In reality, the Patriots' reaction came when Welker and his representatives made it clear they would test the free-agent market. With Amendola's contract in place, the Patriots could not afford to let him leave without signing and risk losing both him and Welker. The Welker camp remained steadfast that the receiver's market would be in the $8 million to $9 million-per-season range. New England disagreed, which in part led them to prepare for Welker's departure. ... So there you have it.
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