I know people really like him, but I'd have to think theres no roster space for him if Vitale comes back healthy. We never got to see him, but Vitale is a very good FB.
I suppose with so much focus on the running game, it wouldnt be insane to field two FBs and give them both some run to try and keep their heads, necks, and backs from exploding.
Imagine the look of sheer terror from the arena league "speed kills" defenses as the Patriots roll out a wishbone featuring Asiasi and Henry inline, a rested Jakob/Vitale rotating at FB, Jonnu/Keene at 1 HB with Harris/Sony at the other halfback spot?
The 240lb speed rushing defensive end will get into his wide 3 point stance. He looks up and sees the QB - bigger than him at 6'5, 245 lbs - and thinks, "fuuuucccckkk this games gonna hurt." The 230lb safety creeps into the box and stands on his tip toes to look over the massive frames of Brown, Onwenu, Mason, and Wynn. The ball is snapped and the monsters on one side of the line envelop the defense, smothering them with their sheer size and strength. The hollow, thunking clanks of helmets drown out the painful growns of a defense trying to stand their ground.
As he bends and folds into the turf, the undersized middle linebacker peers one last time over the massive frame weighing down on him. Shame washes over him. He was fooled. A streak of white lightning flashes by him as Hunter Henry streaks up field uncovered. Visions of film room immolation fill his head as the ball rips through the air. That giant contract he just signed will be torn to shreds by fans.
The ball harmlessly kicks up turf pellets three yards in front of an exasperated Hunter Henry. Second and ten.