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Patriots notebook: Tight end Dwayne Allen handles off-field responsibilities early, ready to concentrate on football as he prepares for first Super Bowl appearance

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FOXBORO — As he prepares for his first Super Bowl, Dwayne Allen doesn’t have to go too far to get some valuable tips.

The Patriots tight end’s locker is next to that of fullback James Develin, who has been to two Super Bowls. The first order of business when getting ready for the biggest game of the season doesn’t even have to do with football.

“He was the first one to tip me off to the madness of making sure I get everything as far as the logistics with people getting to the game out of the way early,” Allen said of getting his friends and family situated for the game.