Amendola's stats

[sago1]

After reading about how well Amendola looked in today's practice, I took another look at his bio. His 40 time of 4.63 is slow for a 5-10 1/2 guy & obviously eliminated him as a draft prospect. Will be interesting to see what he does as TC moves along. The big question will be is he faster then his timed speed indicates once he's actually got the ball in his hands. The real test will come in the preseason games which will make or break him. He's also gotta contribute somewhere else on ST cause we've already got several promising return man with better speed.

Understand Wes Welker was Jason Garrett's favorite player on the Dolphins while both were still there. If Amendola is similar to Wes Welker, Garrett will be the first guy who realizes it & will find a niche for him in the Cowboys offense.

BTW: For what it is worth, Wes Welker's timed 40 speed at the Indy Combine was 4.48, considerably faster then Amendola's 4.63 .

Danny AmendolaHeight: 5-101/2 | Weight: 183 | 40-Time: 4.63

Official Bio

Strengths:
More quick than fast...Elusive...Has reliable hands...A decent route runner...Tough and fearless...Excellent motor...Smart with great awareness...A hard worker with top-notch intangibles...Superb production...Could also contribute as a return man.

Weaknesses:
Size and bulk are merely average...Doesn't have very good timed speed...Is not a great natural athlete...Not a big play threat and won't stretch the field...A sub par blocker...Isn't very strong...Limited upside...Stats inflated by a wide-open offense.

Notes:
Is coming off a great senior campaign...Lacks elite physical tools but is successful because he does all the little things..The comparisons to Wes Welker are obvious, particularly since they both played at Texas Tech, but he is the exception and not the rule...You might be able to get away with being small or slow but it is rare for someone to make it at the NFL level when they have both strikes working against them...A long-shot who at most will be a #4 or #5 receiver and a return specialist.

 

[silverbear]

Amendola's a little faster than he's listed... he ran a 4.57 at his Pro Day, and his coaches say he's been clocked at just over 4.5 on a good day...

He'll never be a burner, but he has adequate speed to play in the NFL... he's as fast as Mike Renfro ever was, or Kelvin Martin...

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Strange because all of the Texas Tech coaches say he's faster than Welker, but not as quick. That being said, if you're quick but not that fast you're really better suited to play in the slot where you have more room to roam and don't have to worry about the sideline.




YAKUZA

 

[the kid 05]

Oroy!

 

[Big Dakota]

Steve Largent


Stephen Michael Largent Position: WR
Height: 5-11 Weight: 187 lbs.

Perhaps, better than anyone, Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent put it best. Largent, who left the game with more catches, more yards, and more receiving touchdowns than any player to come before him, was considered too small and too slow when he entered the league in 1976. He was drafted in the fourth round by Houston and shortly thereafter was shipped to Seattle for a future eighth round selection.

“Scouting is two parts science, one part art,” said Largent. “The science part everybody gets — height, weight, speed, and so on and so forth. But the one part that is always hard to measure is the art, and that has to do with competitiveness, heart, and knowledge of the game. That’s the piece of the puzzle that everybody wishes was a science but it’s really not.”

 

[big dog cowboy]

I still think the best he can hope for is to end up on the practice squad. He hits the weights for a year and learns the pro game and a year from now we will know if he has a shot at the final 53.

 

[sago1]

If Amendola or any other of our rookies, undrafted or late draft picks, look real good in TC & play well in those preseason games, we better remember that other teams will take a long, hard look at any players we keep until the final cut so it very possible another team will grab at least one of them off the waiver wire. Just like the Panthers did with QB Matt Moore but also like we did when we grabbed LB Justin Rogers off the waiver wire; understand Belicheat really wanted this kid on their PS; same goes for CB Oglesby frome either the Titans or Ravens. Also believe the Cowboys will be keeping a sharp lookout on the waiver wire as other teams make their cuts--particularly particularly for a rookie WR or even a vet who gets cut for a more promising young WR.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Steve Largent


Stephen Michael Largent Position: WR
Height: 5-11 Weight: 187 lbs.

Perhaps, better than anyone, Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent put it best. Largent, who left the game with more catches, more yards, and more receiving touchdowns than any player to come before him, was considered too small and too slow when he entered the league in 1976. He was drafted in the fourth round by Houston and shortly thereafter was shipped to Seattle for a future eighth round selection.

“Scouting is two parts science, one part art,” said Largent. “The science part everybody gets — height, weight, speed, and so on and so forth. But the one part that is always hard to measure is the art, and that has to do with competitiveness, heart, and knowledge of the game. That’s the piece of the puzzle that everybody wishes was a science but it’s really not.”

After an illustrious career where he set the records for wide receivers, he was asked by a mediot which record was the one he cherished the most.

His reply, "The Beatles White Album."

Always loved that guy for that answer.

 

[theWave21]

If you're going to talk about where Amendola fits on this team, you have to look at our needs. He's a guy who will run good routes and has good hands, aka a posession receiver. We have that in Crayton. What we need is a guy who is going to be able to stretch the field and draw defensive attention away from TO. If Austin can catch the ball, barring a trade, he's the guy.

If Amendola is going to make this team, it has to be on special teams. He returned punts at Texas Tech, so this is no stranger to him. While AJ will be our punt returner, i'm sure he'll do well on the other special teams.

 

[Woods]

I'm anxious to see how Amendola and Bradford do during the pre-season games.

 

[speedkilz88]

If you're going to talk about where Amendola fits on this team, you have to look at our needs. He's a guy who will run good routes and has good hands, aka a posession receiver. We have that in Crayton. What we need is a guy who is going to be able to stretch the field and draw defensive attention away from TO. If Austin can catch the ball, barring a trade, he's the guy.

If Amendola is going to make this team, it has to be on special teams. He returned punts at Texas Tech, so this is no stranger to him. While AJ will be our punt returner, i'm sure he'll do well on the other special teams.

He is nothing like Crayton, if he makes the team its because he fits the niche slot receiver role that the Patriots have for Welker plain and simple.

 

[tomson75]

BTW: For what it is worth, Wes Welker's timed 40 speed at the Indy Combine was 4.48, considerably faster then Amendola's 4.63 .

Where did you find that 40 time for Welker? I could have sworn he ran in the 4.7's. It doesn't seem possible that he had the production he did and a 40 time that low and STILL didn't get drafted. No way Welker ran that fast. Please provide a link.

Every inside opinion about these two from coaches as tech, scouts, and players has been that Amendola is slightly faster than Welker, but that Welker has the advantage in quickness....although Welker has clearly proven he's fast enough for the NFL, and Amendola seems exceptionally quick on the field.

I don't think either one of these guys looks as slow as they time in the 40. They look much faster with pads on.

 

[Hostile]

I can't remember more hype for an undrafted player in my life. I hope he can live up to it. I have my doubts.

 

[Alexander]

I can't remember more hype for an undrafted player in my life.

Especially based off "practices" in shorts. I mean get serious for a moment. He hasn't even had any contact in a live game yet. We'll see how he does when things go full speed.

There might be a reason he's an OTA hero and disappeared in mini-camp.

 

[theebs]

Jerry was talking about amendola on special edition last week.

He said he comes from a football family. His dad is a coach, alot of his family are coaches. He talked football at the dinner and breakfast table.

Jerry called him a pro route runner already and praised him for being smart and knowing adjustments.

Jerry overhypes everyone but maybe that is where the organization's head is at with him, he is smart, fast enough and runs good routes and of course he catches the ball. So maybe he is going to stick.

 

[Alexander]

He said he comes from a football family. His dad is a coach, alot of his family are coaches. He talked football at the dinner and breakfast table.

So did Richmond Flowers. That didn't make him stick.

 

[theebs]

So did Richmond Flowers. That didn't make him stick.

Yep. I am not saying he is on the team.

I am just passing along what jerry said last week. Sometimes jerry says exactly what they are going to do without actually saying it right out.

 

[InmanRoshi]

I saw the highlight. It was a beautiful catch laying out for the ball, but he was pretty much blanketed by Alan Ball on the play ... in shorts. I still don't think he really has an NFL caliber tool at his disposal to get seperation against 1st string caliber CBs.

 

[Hostile]

Especially based off "practices" in shorts. I mean get serious for a moment. He hasn't even had any contact in a live game yet. We'll see how he does when things go full speed.

There might be a reason he's an OTA hero and disappeared in mini-camp.

That just further amplifies what I mean. Have you ever seen hype like this? I honestly have not. I'm not rooting against the guy by any wild stretch, but I think some people are counting on him actually being as good as Welker. Forgive me, but I find that a tall order for a guy who has not yet played a meaningful snap. Maybe he can convince me otherwise. It would be great, but holy Moses, slow the parade down.

 

[Alexander]

Yep. I am not saying he is on the team.

I am just passing along what jerry said last week. Sometimes jerry says exactly what they are going to do without actually saying it right out.

I would expect Amendola to be the fuzzy feel good underdog story we get crammed down our throats during Hard Knocks and I am sure Jones is marketing it that way. And if he is cut or waived, we will be flooded with angry posts about how we let a great one get away.