Patriots sign Rex Burkhead

[Deus Irae]

Patriots just signed Rex Burkhead, team announced

LGB or Mr. Bolden hardest hit

 

[Froob]

Woodhead replacement? Now just bring back Bolden and we are set.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Suck on that!
And he isn't here to be a special teamer
IMO this is bad news for Blount

 

[Uptown]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! We got the Burkmeister!!!!

 

[Edelmania]

Was hoping they went with someone more established. Oh well. I guess they could still bring blount back or someone else in but it.

 

[oldrover]

"Boom shaka laka!"


FWIW I am not yet, nor at this rate will I ever be...

...sick of winning.

 

[NashuaPats]

I still want LGB back.

 

[FreeCourtroomBrady]

Am I missing something about Burkhead here? Why is this good news?

 

[SEA_Pat]

Great signing by all appearances. Enjoying the off-season, full of action and interest. Seems they were saving that cap space for a reason.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Am I missing something about Burkhead here? Why is this good news?

It's awful news

 

[Gator Mike]

 

[pdangle]

Am I missing something about Burkhead here? Why is this good news?

Have you seen the highlight reel? Also low mileage, potential break-out, serious special teamer.

edit: thanks Gator!

 

[Danger Zone]

Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaagggggggggg gggaaah ggcccc *cough* *cough* *cough* aaaaaaaaaaaaaahahhhhhhhhhhhhh baby!

Its funny. Ive been more excited about the prospect of him signing than I have been anyone else with the exceptions of Hightower and Butler.

 

[brdmaverick]

Am I missing something about Burkhead here? Why is this good news?

I was wondering the same thing. I can honestly say I've never heard of the guy. I'll need someone to tell me why this exciting news.

 

[Ross12]

Hope they draft a back too. Maybe bring Blount back but I doubt it.

 

[Froob]

I still want LGB back.

I'd imagine there's a good chance to bring him back. We lacked serious depth behind Blount last season. We should be looking to have both.

 

[Simpelton]

What does this guy do that James White doesn't again?

 

[Sciz]

Unless the money tells a different story, I'm assuming the only guy this affects is Bolden. I wouldn't expect him to break into the Lewis/White/big back committee unless there's an injury.

 

[Uptown]

What does this guy do that James White doesn't again?

Runs HARD between the tackles & special teams ace!

Also, great pass catching back (even though White is exceptional at this as well).

 

[Love The Drake]

Me too this guy takes Blount snaps