Danny Amendola, meanwhile, has established himself atop the Patriots’ receiving group. He’s been as advertised: shifty, quick, dynamic with the ball in space and with enough speed to stress a defense vertically. There’s a clear rapport between he and Tom Brady. The Patriots moved quickly to sign Amendola after it appeared Wes Welker was closing in on a deal with the Broncos, and it’s easy to see Welker-like qualities in Amendola’s game. His underneath route-work is reminiscent of Welker.