So the games he got hurt in he finished? It's not about starting, it's about finishing. He didn't finish those two games he got hurt in and then he got hurt in another game and couldn't finish it. That's what I am talking about.
It's probably a matter of semantics, so it really doesn't matter. The fact is the way that you worded it was somewhat confusing, and that is simply why I asked for a further explanation. I think you took it the wrong way that I was questioning your validity, and that wasn't what was taking place.
For the record, the STL Rams didn't start him when he was injured. They put him in after the first or second series, so yes--he did in fact finish some of the games that you listed as not finishing.
Well take in consideration that we aren't talking on the phone, we are on a message board here. So when you use certain expressions then keep that in mind.
That's fine, but in all honesty I wasn't using the word "buddy" in a sarcastic way. I was really just trying to tone down the debate. I can understand the confusion but in the future you don't always feel like people are out to get you.
And if you want to take my dislike for the move in the first lace as a whine then so be it. The fact that you seem to think that he isn't a risk is amazing. That's why this fan base is hated so much. Many Pats fans wear rose colored glasses and have their heads in the sand. Many think the team can do no wrong. That BB is perfect. Let me tell you something, this team has many faults. We haven't won a SB in a long while. Our Defense has sucked.
Just looking on this thread I read there isn't going to be a drop off from Welker. WTF?? Someone show me some proof before making these silly comments.
I agree that there have been many problems, but as a whole we've been the winningest team in the past 12 yrs. The decisions made haven't always worked out but many here tend to give Belichick the benefit of the doubt due to his track record alone. In Brady's first 12 yrs of actual playing time, he has taken the team to the AFCCG or better 7x in those 12 yrs. The object is to get to the playoffs and take it from there. Sometimes it works out and they go far, sometimes they don't, but if you asked any NFL GM or HC if they'd take 7 AFCCG appearances in 12 yrs (13 of Belichick), they'd definitely take it.
Therefore the track records and success lead most of us to trust the majority of the decisions. Hindsight is always 20/20 so it's easy to go back and complain after the fact. The purpose was to give Brady and the team a viable slot target who was younger, faster, had more range for catches, and had NFL experience and talent. That was achieved. While it may be hard to watch Welker for the next 2-3 yrs, Amendola's only knock are the health concerns. There's nothing else. Therefore it's really not "silly" as you say. It may be opinionated, but it's not "silly." The decision was made for the future, not the present. They actually would have been happy with both, had Welker agreed to 2 million less over the next 2 yrs (with more guaranteed in the first year).
Amendola hasn't played a full season in 3 years. He has already been hurt here. Yet, not drop off? Did you see him gassed out in the short time he played in the 2nd preseason game? The no huddle gassed him out. Then he missed the most important preseason game and didn't play in the 4th game. Some of you are nuts on here. Heck, I won't surprise me if Thompkins out plays him all season. He has so far, by a long ways.
I hope Amendola makes the winning superbowl catch in the next 5 superbowls but until he proves something then keep the silly comments out of here.
Amendola had a pretty productive year last year, with almost as many catches as Brandon Llyod had here, so I'm not concerned when he last "played a full season." You're acting like he hasn't been playing football lately, and that isn't the case. He played in almost 3/4 games last season.
Aqib Talib has NEVER played a full season heading into his 6th year, and no one seems to worry about his level of play. He was actually the #1 CB on the free agent market, so all of the GM's and HC's out there had absolutely no concern with how many seasons he "finished."
As far as the proof that you need, there isn't any...I can tell you that all of the statistical projections as far as pointspreads and fantasy football leagues (ESPN, CBS, etc) have Danny Amendola listed as the current favorite to lead the entire league in receptions at 106 (prior to the TNF game), so there is a reasonable thought that Amendola could indeed do that.
Of course we can't put our hopes on these kinds of statistical projections, but I'm just giving you some examples of major sports outlets that feel that there won't be much dropoff. We obviously won't know until the season plays out.
I am personally hoping for about 80% in both games played and statistical production in comparison to Welker.
