BobDigital
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Sometimes a player steps on the field and the whole dynamic of the game changes. The Patriots have a few skill players like this but one guy that has gone under appreciated is Rex Burkhead.
As odd as it may sound. I would argue Rex Burkhead is the new Dion Lewis (this is Dion Lewis ala 2015). That is kind of odd to say when Dion Lewis is still on the Patriots but I think you know what I mean.
While not as good as Lewis was that year he has been absolutely electric with Brady and has provided big sparks for the offense. When on the field he seems to just always win his match up whether it is running or pass catching.
Yes White is a better pass catcher and Lewis is a better RB but right now Burkhead is the better overall player on a per snap basis IMO. That is not to say I want his snap count up right now. By all means continue the rotation. Come playoff time though I think this team should really look to give him more snaps. Put in White if you know you want to pass and it is obvious. Put in Lewis/Gillislee if you know you want to run and it is obvious.
For any other situation I see no reason to have anyone but Burkhead out there.
As odd as it may sound. I would argue Rex Burkhead is the new Dion Lewis (this is Dion Lewis ala 2015). That is kind of odd to say when Dion Lewis is still on the Patriots but I think you know what I mean.
While not as good as Lewis was that year he has been absolutely electric with Brady and has provided big sparks for the offense. When on the field he seems to just always win his match up whether it is running or pass catching.
Yes White is a better pass catcher and Lewis is a better RB but right now Burkhead is the better overall player on a per snap basis IMO. That is not to say I want his snap count up right now. By all means continue the rotation. Come playoff time though I think this team should really look to give him more snaps. Put in White if you know you want to pass and it is obvious. Put in Lewis/Gillislee if you know you want to run and it is obvious.
For any other situation I see no reason to have anyone but Burkhead out there.