Burkhead… bows out

[oldrover]

Rex Burkhead announces his retirement

Running back Rex Burkhead worked out for teams last year, but never landed on a roster and he won't be making another attempt to play during the 2024 season.

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Thanks for the memories Rex. When you were healthy, you were a fabulous weapon. Always remember your TD to beat the Chiefs!

 

[Pape]

Happy Trails Rex

some good highlights here... won this game for us almost single handedly

 

[turkeyneck]

I always thought he looked like a bigger Jules. He should have been a receiver vs a RB, maybe would have taken less of a pounding.

 

[Pape]

Always remember your TD to beat the Chiefs!

and of course we have to include this as well

 

[Uptown]

Farewell (Da) Burkmeister..

 

[Mike the Brit]

Up there with the Lawfirm and Danny Woodhead among my favourite, underrated Patriots backs.

 

[Lavictoire]

he had an explosive burst. liked the guy all around.

 

[Kdo5]

I always thought he looked like a bigger Jules. He should have been a receiver vs a RB, maybe would have taken less of a pounding.

Maybe. Although I’d say 33 is by no means out of the norm for an RB to retire although it’s not like he was a bell cow.

 

[turkeyneck]

Maybe. Although I’d say 33 is by no means out of the norm for an RB to retire although it’s not like he was a bell cow.

I wasn't thinking about longevity, more about the injury downtime during his career. Plus, I just thought he would have made a really good receiver.

 

[Kdo5]

I wasn't thinking about longevity, more about the injury downtime during his career. Plus, I just thought he would have made a really good receiver.

Fair point, for some reason the injury history slipped my mind.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Excellent underrated player

 

[Drunken Cicerone]

Making it to 32 as a RB this day and age is pretty good

 

[PatsFanNM]

I really liked his running style -- long, rapid strides, quite atypical for most running backs.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Lol my buddy came by last night for beers and we saw the ESPN ticker about Rex's retirement. I said Burkhead is the most anticlimactic name in legendary Patriots wins history. Think about it, on the road against KC. 3 straight 3rd down conversions in overtime, get down to the 1 yard line and...the most boring 1 yard touchdown run in NFL history to send us to the Super Bowl LOL.

 

[ahmed]

Did not know he was still playing. Injuries kept him from being really good. The biggest injury tease in Pats history!

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

One of the most underrated players