Injured James Develin Doesn't Sound Like He's Done Yet

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Injured James Develin Doesn't Sound Like He's Done Yet

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Patriots fullback James Develin may have been carted off the field Friday night down in Carolina, but it sounds like he might not be ruling out playing in 2015.

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[Tony2046]

Hearing some of the estimates of 6-8 weeks it seems promising. That put his potential return date somewhere in November. Hope that happens so that he can enjoy some of the vengeance tour,

 

[Mack Herron]

I saw that post and had similar thoughts. I guess we will see when the roster trimming gets serious.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Jeff Howe ?@jeffphowe 1m1 minute ago
James Develin will be placed on injured reserve, according to a source. His season is over.

 

[PatsFan2]

Woudn't have want us to use the IR-DTR on him.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Jeff Howe ?@jeffphowe 1m1 minute ago
James Develin will be placed on injured reserve, according to a source. His season is over.

Yep

Every credible medical thing I've read about his injury says that if he had surgery and they put pins & a rod in its 4-6 months.

That blows.

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

Even if he could heal before seasons end he will have been off his feet for months. He has to build strength back up. It's a guy who uses his powerful lower body to block.

I'm no medical expert, just seems like a long shot to get him back into football shape by season's end.