I will give it up for Danny Boy he did a good job returning kicks, the touchdown catch was terrific, he drew a big pass interference call, and sealed the deal recovering the onside kick. Last night was a solid showing by Amendola.
That all acknowledged and appreciated, he had 1 catch on 3 targets so associating his performance with the word great is an overstatement. The catch was impressive, but catching the football has never been a problem for Amendola so I am not surprised by that, his problem is his inability to get open, which was still very apparent on the touchdown pass, Brady threw the ball where only he could make a play and he made a terrific play adjusting to it. I am not trying to rain on his parade but my expectations for the WR who was paid more than any WR other than Randy Moss and Wes Welker in Belichick’s tenure is not referring to a 1 catch performance as great, no matter how impressive that 1 catch was.
I am happy for Amendola that he did something positive, as much as I dislike him as a player and the signing of him I think he is a stand up human who appears to work hard and really care. I appreciate that as a fan. I just have a hard time being overjoyed with a receiver who is on pace for 11 catches and 96 yards this season.