Why James Develin Didn’t Care About Pro Bowl Snub After Care

FOXBORO, Mass. — Like most New England Patriots followers, James Develin couldn’t care much less concerning the Pro Bowl. Speaking with reporters Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, the veteran fullback mentioned being snubbed from the NFL’s annual all-star recreation final season — regardless of enhancing on his 2017 Pro Bowl marketing campaign in each statistical class — didn’t matter to him. “No,” mentioned Develin, who misplaced out to Kansas City’s Anthony Sherman in Pro Bowl voting. “No. I was happy to be in the Super Bowl. That’s the real bowl we’re playing for. I didn’t really pay any attention to that. I was just happy to be playing in early February.” Develin performed an important function within the Patriots’ run to Super Bowl

Patriots Notes: James Develin, Touchdown Machine, Is Unlikely Offensive Hero Vs. Vikings

Patriots Notes: James Develin, Touchdown Machine, Is Unlikely Offensive Hero Vs. Vikings

by Zack Cox on Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 10:43PM 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 ... NESN.com