Keeping Brandon LaFell and Danny Amendola Has Merits for New England Patriots

February 19, 2016   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

How quickly we all forget how difficult it is for wide receivers to get acclimated in the New England Patriots offense.
During the 2016 offseason thus far, the focus has shifted heavily to the players whose contracts don't appear to match up with their value. For the Patriots, two of those players are wide receivers: Danny Amendola, set to count $6.8 million against the 2016 salary cap, and Brandon LaFell, whose 2016 cap number is $3.675 million.
The Patriots could save more than $4 million by cutting Amendola and $2 million by cutting LaFell. But should they?
If possible, it would be better if the Patriots found a way to renegotiate, extend or rework Amendola and LaFell's contracts to make them more affordable. It might mean they have to make provisions at other positions, but the value of receivers who are experienced in the Patriots offense is markedly higher than the value of other positions.
Want proof? Look at the parade of receivers who have us...

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