Patriots sign Rex Burkhead

[luuked]

Great signing.. think that's it for Bolden... he does everything Bolden does (incl. ST)..

 

[Snake Eyes]

Looks like we won't be getting Christian McCaffery.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Looks like BB has taken.........................

SNOW DAYS OFF!!!!!

I'm so sorry.

 

[RichardHead]

According to Mark Daniels (don't have link handy), returned six kickoffs last year for 114 yards (19.0 average), so that adds to his special teams resume.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Add Sexy Rexy to this list. Grab some Jergens and hang on.

 

[Uptown]

 

[ashley]

Mike Reiss?Verified account @MikeReiss 17m17 minutes ago
Patriots RBs under contract for '17: James White, Dion Lewis, D.J. Foster, Tyler Gaffney, Rex Burkhead. White & Lewis in last year of deals.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Blount comes really cheap, they could easily bring him in and Burkhead would still be rotational.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Add Sexy Rexy to this list. Grab some Jergens and hang on.

Will they ever provide the weapons?
Talk about weak!

 

[long distance]

Beautiful. Nice to see small wishes or hunches come true..
RB/ST - checked.
What an amazing game of chess this FA.

The contract will tell how BB sees him in 2017.
One thing is for sure: he will contribute. Possibly more than most think now.
I will not be surprised if before thanksgiving rate-givers say: a steal.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Rappaport just said the Patriots have an offer out to Blount.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Very pleased with this signing. He's just what we needed in the run game. Not too far off to Stevan Ridley in terms of size, speed, and running style. Burkhead is lighter, but seems more physical.

Height: 5102
Weight: 214
40 Yrd Dash: 4.73
20 Yrd Dash: 2.73
10 Yrd Dash: 1.63
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 21
Vertical Jump: 39
Broad Jump: 10'05"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.09
3-Cone Drill: 6.85

Height: 5112
Weight: 225
40 Yrd Dash: 4.73
20 Yrd Dash: 2.77
10 Yrd Dash: 1.66
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 18
Vertical Jump: 36
Broad Jump: 09'10"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.21
3-Cone Drill: 6.78

 

[mosslost]

I like it. Our offense is going to be filthy.

 

[mosslost]

Are the Bengals just giving up?

 

[luuked]

 

[Ring 6]

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

Woodhead left 5 years ago

 

[PatsDeb]

I still want LGB back.

Not me, although Burkhead doesn't look like the same type of player. He's kind of small and shifty rather than a bruiser, and he can catch.

 

[long distance]

 

[long distance]

 

[zoostation]

Is there room for Bolden? (plus Devlin at FB each year)

There could be. But I think LG is gone (unfortunately). Maybe the core looks something like this (after the draft/ free agency and summer competition plays out).

Draft or sign LG replacement (power RB / heavy RB draft)
White (all purpose back)
Lewis (3rd down and other)
Burkhead (power back and ST ace - over 4 YPC average)
Bolden (backup power back and ST ace - over 4 YPC average)

Foster (ps)
Gaffney (ps) maybe