Amendola followed Welker at college and now as receiver for Tom Brady and Patriots
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New Patriots receiver Danny Amendola is used to being compared to Wes Welker.
Amendola followed Welker at Texas Tech, and now he has to replace the NFL's most prolific pass-catcher on the New England Patriots.
After six years as Tom Brady's favorite target, Welker signed with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. The Patriots signed Amendola a day later and had a conference call with reporters on Friday.
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Amendola has 196 receptions and seven touchdowns in four seasons with the St. Louis Rams.
Welker had 672 receptions and 37 touchdowns during his six years in New England.