bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
I think hes a fine play, top15-ish wr in ppr right now.
With amendola consussed for sure and Gronk being iffy he will be the move the chains guy.
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With amendola consussed for sure and Gronk being iffy he will be the move the chains guy.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Don't forget Collie....
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
depending on scoring system. I like Kenbrell in TD heavy leagues, seems to score more
In PPr I think Edelman is the security blanket.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
What's the scoop on Amendola? Answer that and you'll know the value of Edelman.
Rushmore
Footballguy
I still have some hope for Dobson. They seem to be letting him work the kinks out on the field. I think he poses the best upside, and it will allow them to see if his concentration and comfort level can be overcome. Because of the upside, I think he's worth hanging onto or buying low.
BroadwayG
Footballguy
I think his value goes up, more room to work. And he might not take as many hard hits to the noggin
zamboni
Footballguy
Was at the Pats/Jets game last week, and I think the ship has sailed on Edelman after the first few weeks - even if Amendola stays out.
Brady was looking for Gronk constantly, and secondarily to Tompkins and Dobson - he seems to have developed more trust in the rookies. Even Collie was getting some looks.
Edelman may be in line for 5-7 targets, but he's no longer the target hog he was early in the season when the Gronk was out and the rookies were finding their way.
jeeb
Footballguy
Wasted 20% of my FA $ (real money at that) on Edelman and he's being dropped for almost anybody. He's pretty much worthless. Only 7 targets vs. NYJ (worst in the NFL against the left slot WR), with no Amendola and Gronk drawing coverage in the middle of the field. Brady and Edelman have zero chemistry beyond 10 yards, as Brady has constantly overthrown/underthrown an open Edelman. He's worthless with Gronk playing and less than worthless with Amendola playing (it was Amendola, Thompkins and Dobson playing 2 weeks ago with Edelman on the bench).
MattFancy
Footballguy
Glad I moved him a few weeks ago for Woodhead in my re-draft league. Still own him in a dynasty league and have to start him this week with bye week issues. Hoping maybe he has a decent game. Now that Gronk is back, I don't really trust anyone in the NE passing attack besdies Gronk.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Edelman 9-110-2
Amendola 3-17-0
What do we make of this? Anyone firing up the bandwagon again or was this completely a product of being down so big?
Getting to crunch time now. Not many of us can risk a 3-22-0 stat line.
Macdaddy_2004
Footballguy
Week 12
Edelman - 85%
Amendola - 64%
Thompkins - 51%
Dobson - 41%
Edelman - 85%
Amendola - 64%
Thompkins - 51%
Dobson - 41%
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Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
Exactly the danger with Edleman as the Pats switch up personnel depending on what they view as the best matchups that giving week.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
This game was encouraging, but you can't be gambling with your lineups this time of year. It would surprise nobody if he went right back to getting 3 targets this Sunday. I'll need to see him heavily involved two weeks in a row to even think about starting him.
NajehHejan
Footballguy
He beasted again last week. No TDs, but another 9 catches for 100+ yards. As stated above, the Pats game plan differently every week. However, if Dobson remains out, can Edelman be trusted in the FF playoffs? He does seem clearly ahead of Amendola. Of course Gronk and Vereen are top dogs but there should be plenty to go around if Edelman is the clear #3 option.
(HULK)
(Smash)
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Yeah, we certainly got the back-to-back great performances I needed to see. I think he can be trusted in playoff lineups. This could be incorrect, but I don't think Dobson has any impact on Edelman. JE is mostly a slot guy from what I can see. Even when Amendola is on the field with him, it looks like they line up as dual-slots. Thompkins replaces what Dobson gave them.
So now you're going to ask, "then why has Edelman blown up the past two weeks while Dobson was out of the lineup." I don't have a good answer for that, other than Brady needing to find another option. But I think Edelman has earned Brady's trust, even if/when Dobson gets healthy.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
At the very least, Edelman is now what Amendola was supposed to be.
Offensive snaps in week 13:
Edelman 62
Amendola 48
Offensive snaps in week 12:
Edelman 74
Amendola 56
Dobson 36
Offensive snaps in week 13:
Edelman 62
Amendola 48
Offensive snaps in week 12:
Edelman 74
Amendola 56
Dobson 36
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
cut this guy when he disappeared
Seems like if Dobson/Thompkins is out that Edelman gets his.
Still dont trust him
Seems like if Dobson/Thompkins is out that Edelman gets his.
Still dont trust him
LawFitz
Footballguy
Raider Nation
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sandlotshrink
Footballguy
Anyone know who Hayden will be covering this weekend between Amendola and Edelman?
ItsOnlytheRiver
Footballguy
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I could be 100% wrong on this, and if so, maybe a Browns fan can correct me, but I don't recall seeing Haden covering slot guys. Every time I watch a Cleveland game, it seems as though he's covering WRs outside the numbers. That may well change this week, though, as Edelman is pretty much their most effective WR at the moment.sandlotshrink said:
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Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
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NajehHejan
Footballguy
Me three. Rolling with Edelman. Can't trust Flynn. Edelman has been hot, Brady is hot, Dobson is out, Amendola has been invisible, and Thompkins is gimpy.
He will be the quietest to ever get 100 receptions.
Seriously would prefer the Pats trade Amendola and keep/sign Edelman. They have played well together, but I still feel like they are too similar and it should be one or the other. Amendola just seems such a waste of money now. In an odd way, he is going to be close to last year's stats despite the injuries, new offense, replacing Welker, better QB blah blah blah...same stats.
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I'm thinking if Bill O'Brien ends up in Houston and/or Josh Mcdaniels ends up in Cleveland no player is going to benefit more financially than Edelman. Even if NE wants to keep him I would fully expect both of these coaches to show interest and drive up his price.
Amendola is signed next year for $3 million, of which $2 million is guaranteed. For next seasons cap purposes it would actually be less of a cap hit to keep Amendola than to cut him so don't see that happening. But if they really prefer to keep Edelman I'd not rule out a trade, especially if Mcdaniels ends up as a HC. They would still have a cap hit if they traded him but they would at least get out of the $2million guarantee.
Amendola is signed next year for $3 million, of which $2 million is guaranteed. For next seasons cap purposes it would actually be less of a cap hit to keep Amendola than to cut him so don't see that happening. But if they really prefer to keep Edelman I'd not rule out a trade, especially if Mcdaniels ends up as a HC. They would still have a cap hit if they traded him but they would at least get out of the $2million guarantee.
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
I agree that Edelman is going to have a market this year. He stayed healthy and had a great season. Last year, IIRC, he was making free agency visits in a boot. He should be able to cash in this year, relatively speaking.
Not sure why you're takling about cutting/trading Amendola though.
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
True, but he pulled off the ideal contract year - stayed healthy and put up big numbers. I'll be glad for him when he gets paid.
msudaisy26
Footballguy
With Gronk's injury couldn't the Patriots have them both with Edelman in the slot and hopefully get a true outside receiver or hope that Dobson or Thompkins becomes that guy. Dobson, Thompkins, Decker or Nicks on one side with Amendola on the other and Edelman in the slot would be a nice set of receivers assuming Dobson or Thompkins can become that guy.
It's just too much $
I figure Edelman is gone, despite my hopes, and they're just going to say "we drafted three WRs for a reason" and maybe Collie is around as a just in case.
How does Hernandez work against their cap?
I just think chances are they are going to spend $ elsewhere as their offensive skill position players are good and they have a ton of depth.
Run It Up
Footballguy
I'm shocked at how well and how hard Edelman has played this year after playing incredibly mediocre every opportunity prior to this season.
He really played Welkers role to a tee, he wasn't as reliable as Welker and it didn't look as good but he didn't stray from the hits and played hard, something that Amendola has struggled with all season when 'healthy'.
Hopefully next year both will be 100%
He really played Welkers role to a tee, he wasn't as reliable as Welker and it didn't look as good but he didn't stray from the hits and played hard, something that Amendola has struggled with all season when 'healthy'.
Hopefully next year both will be 100%
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Bottom line is that both Edelman and Amendola serve the same purpose in the offense. But one is signed for the next few years and the other is a FA. Whoever the Patriots keep will flourish next year so long as he and Brady are healthy, however it makes no sense to keep both considering they have the same skillset. I doubt the Patriots resign Edelman this offseason. He's going to get paid by another team.
Boston
Footballguy
As currently constructed the other three WRs the Pats have (Thompkins, Dobson and Boyce) all have different skillsets than Edelman and Amendola so the fact that those two play a somewhat similar game is not an issue...if anything it's probably a good thing as what they do is very important to how the Pats run their offense and since both of them are injury-risks they probably need both of them...also, Edelman's punt returning skills give him a big bump in value as well...as is usually the case the Pats probably have a number in-mind and if they can get Edelman at that price he will stay but if another team wows him he will probably walk...I am a huge Edelman fan and really hope he stays but he also not the type of player you break the bank for...
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