Great analysis from when Rex Burkhead started practicing after going on IR three weeks ago. Adding Burkhead to the backfield gives Brady the full Swiss Army knife against the Vikings at home.
Burkhead adds a N-S dimension to the running game in addition to his pass catching and blocking skill. Over the summer, we were excited by the possibility of a Michel, White, Burkhead, Develin backfield. Cordarrelle Patterson wasn't even a concept at RB back then. This is the most diverse and interesting running back group that I can recall in the Brady-Belichick era.
Develin has been the unsung hero of this team so far.
The Vikings have a top five rushing defense, so it will be interesting to see how much the Patriots run the ball. I would not be surprised if they attack that defense on the ground with constant changes in combinations of these guys.
