This year's breakout performer will be....

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That's right, Danny Amendola. I was hesitant to call him the breakout player because injuries may prohibit him from reaching his true potential. Amendola finally got some well deserved attention last year, but he didn't truly break out. This year, he has the perfect set up. Who else does New England have to throw to?

 

He fits perfectly into the Patriots system should see a lot of targets. He saw 101 targets in 11 games last year. As I'm sure many of you math whizzes figure out, that comes out to about 10 targets a game. Welker saw 174 targets last year with the Pats. I expect Amendola to be targeted even more. I expect him to catch at least 95 passes from Brady this year. If he lasts a whole season I'm willing to say 115 catches. However, I don't think he'll last the whole season.

 

What I do expect is 95 catches and a 1,000 yard season. Touchdowns remain a question. I'd say the over/under is 5. It should also help Amendola that he is out of the NFC West, which has Godly defenses. Some may point to the cold and wonder if he will be able to catch a pass from Brady in a December blizzard. However, I am not worried about his ability to catch in the weather.

 

All in all, Amendola is well worth the risk. Just make sure you have someone lined up behind him. Happy drafting.

 

-JKSN