Former Patriots extensive receiver Danny Amendola introduced his retirement Monday, however phrase didn’t attain his most well-known former head coach till Tuesday.
Once Bill Belichick heard the information, that is what he needed to say:
“Love Danny. He was a very good player for us, had a lot of skill, mostly played inside, but could play outside. Could return, very smart, tough, dependable, great hands and concentration. He was a good football player,” Belichick mentioned. “Glad we had him right here, and he actually was an enormous contributor for us whereas he was right here for essentially the most half – I imply he missed a little bit time however, he was on the market each probability he could possibly be.
“He was tough and he was – he’s a good football player.”
Over 5 common seasons in New England, Amendola totaled 327 catches for two,383 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was greatest regarded for taking part in his greatest within the postseason, most notably through the Patriots’ comeback win over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI and comeback within the following 12 months’s AFC Championship Game in opposition to Jacksonville.
“We’ve been very fortunate with the players that we’ve had here, but Danny certainly is ranked high in that group,” Belichick mentioned.
Amendola cut up his 13 profession seasons between the Pats, Rams, Dolphins, Lions and Texans. Last 12 months, he caught 24 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns in Houston. His 5-year stint in New England was the longest run with a single franchise throughout his profession.
Source: www.bostonherald.com