A team just overpaid for Amendola.
A coach (Patricia) who has a past relationship with Amendola just overpaid for him yes. But:
1. Amendola is a proven playoff stud,
2. Amendola's best seasons are far better than anything those other guys have produced.
Amendola's best seasons:
2010: 85 rec, 689 yds, 3 td
2015: 65 rec, 648 yds, 3 td
2017: 61 rec, 659 yds, 2 td
Patterson's best seasons:
2013: 45 rec, 469 yds, 4 td
2016: 52 rec, 453 yds, 2 td
Hogan's best seasons:
2016: 38 rec, 680 yds, 4 td
2018: 35 rec, 532 yds, 3 td
Dorsett's best seasons:
2016: 33 rec, 528 yds, 2 td
2018: 32 rec, 290 yds, 3 td
So Amendola has been better than any of those other three guys. But you may be right. Maybe someone will pony up $4 million for Patterson, Hogan, or Dorsett. I'd bet not, but I could be wrong.