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Patriots: Reordering wide receiver depth chart after Nate Washington signing

By Connor Fulton

Sep 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) runs after a catch as Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) defends during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) runs after a catch as Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) defends during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) walks off the field after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Danny Amendola

Amendola finds himself in an interesting position this offseason: take a pay cut or find a new employer. After posting a stat line of 65 receptions, 648 yards and three touchdowns in his third season with the Patriots, Amendola has to be considered an above-average pass catcher; but would he be as good in a different system?

RELATED: Pats should keep Danny Amendola

Arguably the hardest worker on the Patriots’ roster, Amendola seems to be at home in New England. He probably doesn’t want to leave, but as we all know, the NFL offseason is business-driven.

Should Amendola decide to stay, he will have no shortage of players to contend with for targets, ranging from Martellus Bennett to fellow wideouts Martin, Hogan and Washington and whoever else the Patriots sign in the intervening time. But as it stands right now, Amendola is the No. 2 receiver behind…

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