FOXBOROUGH — As James White hung up his cleats after an eight-season career with the New England Patriots, New England captain Devin McCourty was very expressive when remembering watching James White in practice.
McCourty couldn’t remember many times in their eight years as teammates where White lost a fumble.
“It was hard to get the ball off him in practice,” McCourty said. “I don’t think he’s ever had a fumble in practice.”
When describing the rare times White dropped the ball or a pass in a game or practice, McCourty’s eyes went wide and he remembered everyone being shocked, asking: “What just happened?