FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots found an unexpected solution to their goal-line issues Sunday:
Just hand the ball to James Develin.
Never known for his ball-carrying abilities, the Pro Bowl fullback was an unlikely offensive hero in Sunday’s 24-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings, scoring the third and fourth touchdowns of his seven-year NFL career on a pair of goal-line plunges.
“Honestly, I’ve never dreamt about a game …