Amendola contract lower than originally reported

[Rob0729]

Actually, those are per game roster bonuses of $31,250, for a total of $500K.

I believe Aaron Hernandez's rookie contract had a similar set-up.

Oops. You beat me to it.

 

[RobertWeathers]

The $2.3 mill cap savings NE is getting compared to the WW/Denver $6 mill guaranteed salary is significant. With limited draft picks, a large number of roster holes, and a depressed market, NE has a real opportunity to add legit veterans verses 90 man camp roster fodder.

Fans squalk and complain about the team, "not spending the big money" on a difference-maker but fail to comprehend and factor in a few things...

1) In terms of effectiveness, pure FAs are hit-n-miss.
2) Culturally, this team avoids bringing in big-money guys that haven't spent a day in the lockerroom and are paid more than players that have been here.
3) The team also looks to avoid players that are getting, "their payday" and fearful that once they've receive the big money, will not extend themselves as they would have pre big-money.

That was not your origional point, but with that said having $2.3m avail to spend on a veteran who still has a lot left in the tank (and to proove) means all the difference in the world.

 

[The Boston Patriot]

This does look different than the initial comparison of both Amendola and Welker at $6mm a year.

Apparently Welker's agent said the right number was $8mm-9mm range. Which seemed perfectly reasonable when compared to the receivers in free agency last year.

The Patriots discussed a deal with Amendola, which would average a cap charge of $4mm a year the next two seasons. Or about half of the Welker request.

They moved quickly. Then when Welker came down to $6mm, they had already made their move.

All in all, poorly handled from the Patriots point of view. Why not consider something with Welker in the $5-6mm range on a shorter deal? There is clear value in one of the few receivers who picked up the Patriots system, gets open, and stays healthy under the hits receivers take.

The Bronco's Welker deal is a fantastic deal. You can get the NFL leader in yardage and receptions the past five seasons for $6mm and he's only 32 years old? Unbelievable, ASSUMING HE STAYS HEALTHY.

However, the Amendola deal - ASSUMING HE STAYS HEALTHY - is not bad.

Fixed.....