FB Reggie Gilliam taking notes from Patriots All-Dynasty player
Veteran fullback Reggie Gilliam is already studying Patriots great James Develin as he prepares for his first season in New England.
New England Patriots fullback Reggie Gilliam is beginning to do his homework on how the organization has embraced the fullback position. While doing his research, he has come across one name in particular that Patriots fans will remember: James Develin. Gilliam signed a three-year, $10.
5 million contract with the Patriots during free agency. The move raised eyebrows at the time. Even still, it makes sense given the Patriots' history with the position.
Gilliam is studying and working hard to embrace that history. He is also embracing the Patriots' legend in the process of his homework, as transcribed by Patriots Wire’s Sophie Weller. "I was actually watching film yesterday, and I see James Develin split out running a go route.
And I was like, 'Hey, if he can do it, I can do it,'" Gilliam joked. "No disrespect to James, but I'm a little more agile than him. But it's nice to see that Josh values that position in a way more than just running your head into a wall.