Patriots sign Rex Burkhead

[FoxboroFlyer]

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.

You're probably gonna be disappointed.
He didn't sign here to ride the pine

 

[TommyD4207]

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

Plays special teams.

Thank you for your service, Brandon Bolden.

 

[Edelmania]

More of a Bolden upgrade IMO. According to Mark Daniels he led Bengals in special teams tackles this season and was 2nd last season. Maybe he gives us a little more in the run game than Bolden.

 

[Mack Herron]

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

Much stronger runner who will be more effective between the tackles. I think that was a bit of a weakness, which is no knock on White. Just not his strength.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Can't wait to see the contract details, that'll end the debate on what his role will be.

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

He actually looks alike Edelman in the highlight reels. Kind of a wild shifty style.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

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

He's not a James White replacement. His initial role is likely Brandon Bolden's. Someone who can be a decent power-back if the lead power-back gets injured, has a little bit of value in the receiving game, and is a special teams ace. Basically, it's likely comparable on special teams and a huge upgrade to Bolden on offense.

Of course, we have yet to see the money. It's possible they're giving him lead power-back money, in which case we'll see how it works out.

 

[TBR]

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

Is there room for Bolden? They carried 4 RBs last year and 5 in 2014. (plus Devlin at FB each year)

2017?... White, Lewis, Burkhead, Bolden, Blount (or drafted RB instead)

Foster to practice squad again? I feel like he may be useful in replacing White or Lewis if 1 or both walk in free agency after next year.

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Plays special teams.

Thank you for your service, Brandon Bolden.

^^ this

a 4-team special teams ace, who COULD play offense in a pinch, but who is unlikely IMO to be a replacement for ANY of Blount, White, or Lewis, unless there were an injury or more likely MULTIPLE injuries.

 

[Huckleberry1]

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

Runs with power between the tackles.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

He's not a James White replacement. His initial role is likely Brandon Bolden's. Someone who can be a decent power-back if the lead power-back gets injured, has a little bit of value in the receiving game, and is a special teams ace. Basically, it's likely comparable on special teams and a huge upgrade to Bolden on offense.

Of course, we have yet to see the money. It's possible they're giving him lead power-back money, in which case we'll see how it works out.

Not to not pick, but he offers way more than a little value in the receiving game.

 

[farn]

Posters have wanted Bolden gone for years. Perhaps the two time champ is finally being replaced. Interesting signing regardless : maybe he plays for than Bolden did as well as play on STs.

 

[Froob]

He actually looks alike Edelman in the highlight reels. Kind of a wild shifty style.

Reminds me a bit of Danny Woodhead and Larry Bird.

 

[jah]

Scrappy gym rat, effort guy, first one in, last one out

Glad he's here though for real. Hope he wasn't a flash in the pan last year. Even if he was, gonna be a good ST guy. Bolden seems to be done here. Don't think this move has anything to do with Blount.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Marqui]

I like this if he's replacing Bolden.

 

[Deus Irae]

Plays special teams.

Thank you for your service, Brandon Bolden.

Is there room for Bolden?

White, Lewis, Burkhead, Bolden, Blount (or drafted RB instead)

Foster to practice squad again? I feel like he may be useful in replacing White or Lewis if 1 or both walk in free agency after next year.

^^ this

a 4-team special teams ace, who COULD play offense in a pinch, but who is unlikely IMO to be a replacement for ANY of Blount, White, or Lewis, unless there were an injury or more likely MULTIPLE injuries.

Just throwing this out there, based on no special information at all:

With Ebner and King basically being ST only guys like Bolden, those are other players who could, theoretically, be in trouble.

 

[Fixit]

Dude's got WR hands.

 

[jah]

Time flies...

 

[AtomicDawg]