My last post in the Pats Playbook series was about how the New England Patriots run power from 1-back sets. Now, we’ll get into how the Patriots use various running plays out of 2-back sets, utilizing James Develin as a lead blocker. For part one, I’ll be taking a look at plays where Develin leads inside. Part two will focus on plays where Develin leads outside, and part three will be about Develin at the goal line.
James Develin is tremendous as a lead blocker both inside and outside. He can lead onto linebackers in Iso, he can kick out defensive ends in power, he can “wham” interior linemen in fullback wham situations.