James Develin:

A member of the New England Patriots for six seasons, fullback James Develin doesn’t often get the attention of the cameras or the stat sheet, but has become a valuable blocker for the running backs that have passed through Foxboro during his tenure.

With some serious injuries to Derek Rivers and Julian Edelman, that will open up two spots that we had as locks. Ditto for the release of Kony Ealy.

He’s a good runner that can show power, a good receiver out of the backfield as well as a core STs player that plays on all four units in the kicking game.

Develin is a very good lead blocker in the running game, can carry the ball, is good in pass protection, and can line up as an H-back/tight end.

The Patriots will enter the 2017 offseason with a ton of cap space ($61,248,593) but have 21 players hitting free agency.

It was very apparent the Patriots had done their homework and were extremely well prepared for the task of facing Houston on a short week.

We already posted about the solid work done by Jimmy Garoppolo, LeGarrette Blount, and Anthony Johnson. So who else stood out?

we know Bill Belichick likes a running back by committee, which tends to keep those fantasy numbers down but keeps their legs fresh.

One of the more intriguing positional battles this year will be at center between Bryan Stork and David Andrews. This will be a competition to monitor.

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“It helps me close a chapter on my terms,” Jackson said. “That’s what I always stressed … if I went back to the NFL it had to be for a team that had a legitimate shot at the Super Bowl.”

Bill Belichick, during the preseason last year had high praise for Develin stating: “On a day-to-day basis, James is one of the most dependable players we have,”

Blount’s numbers through 12 games, 165 carries, 703 yards for a 4.3-yard average and 6 touchdowns are decent enough considering he often had nowhere to run.

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Boston Herald Patriots beat writer Jeff Howe reported this afternoon fullback James Develin will be placed on season ending injured reserve after fracturing the tibia in his right leg Friday night in the third preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.