Jim McBride
For Danny Vitale, the opportunities appeared endless.
As he waded through the free agent waters, the chance to come to New England, a place where the fullback is embraced in a variety ways, was too tempting to pass up.
Vitale had watched James Develin thrive in the Patriots offense, and although Develin hadn’t yet announced his retirement when Vitale signed on, it was clear it was a possibility.
“Seeing all the amazing things that James Develin did over the last couple of years, obviously that’s enticing for a fullback,’’ Vitale said Thursday during a video call.