Patriots did Amendola deal before Welker signed with Broncos

Signing Danny Amendola appeared to be a reflex move by the Patriots, after Wes Welker bolted for the Broncos. But according to Tom Curran of Comcast Sportsnet, the Patriots actually made their move first, agreeing to terms with Amendola Tuesday, a day before Welker agreed to his Denver deal. The Welker news came first, creating…