We’ll see how it goes in training camp. We have three guys that kind of have some degree of fullback experience, a little bit of tight end experience, a little bit of running back experience, so there may be some crossover there. All three of those players have some value in the kicking game [and] we’ll see how all that plays out,” he said. “I think that’s a possibility [to carry a traditional fullback]. That’s why they’re here. They’re here to compete for that role on offense and that role in the kicking game. How that compares to what other players do, we’ll just have to see. We’ll have competition from that spot relative to linebacker, tight end, possibly running back and in the kicking game.
Insight on ‘the return of the fullback’ – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
BB throws cold water on all us football evolutionists that thought the team’s decision to bring in so many fullbacks signified another evolution. It’s not as interesting as we wish it was but sometimes they just bring in guys they like without some big picture schematic vision in their head of how they’re going to attack the opposition differently.