Burkhead on track to become Pats starting RB
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Finally getting his chance to shine. Rex gonna do what Rex do.
Rooting for Rex to grab the reins, but between him, Gillislee, James White and Dion Lewis, and the Hoodie's tendency to spread the wealth around, that backfield has the makings of a full-blown committee.
That's really not bad for Rex. He's not the kind of guy you want taking 25-30 hits. If he can get 5-10 touches per game and be productive that's a good gig for Rex.
Agree with you there. That would be a great role for Rex if he can get that workload consistently. Just tempering expectations of him becoming the lead guy. Based on Belichick's tendencies, he could get 18 touches one week and two the next. The same really goes for all four of those backs. They will go with the hot hand or scheme to exploit matchups from week to week. All will be maddening to own from a fantasy perspective.
Depth chart
QB1 Tom Brady
QB2 QB2 Jimmy Garoppolo
QB3 QB3 Jacoby Brissett
RB1 RB1 Mike Gillislee
RB2 RB2 James White
RB3 RB3 Rex Burkhead
RB4 RB4 Dion Lewis 8/21/16: knee surgery; 11/8/15: ACL
RB5 RB5 D.J. Foster
RB6 FB1 James Develin
RB7 RB6 Brandon Bolden
WR1 WR1 Julian Edelman 11/16/15: Foot
WR2 WR2 Brandin Cooks
WR3 WR3 Malcolm Mitchell 8/11/16: Dislocated elbow; Rookie
WR4 WR4 Chris Hogan
WR5 WR5 Danny Amendola 12/20/15: Knee; 11/23/15: Concussion
WR6 WR6 Matt Slater
WR7 WR7 Devin Lucien
WR8 WR8 Tony Washington
TE1 TE1 Rob Gronkowski 11/27/16: Back; 11/29/15: Knee
TE2 TE2 Dwayne Allen
TE3 TE3 Matt Lengel
TE4 TE4 James O'Shaughnessy
K1 K1 Stephen Gostkowski
QB1 Tom Brady
QB2 QB2 Jimmy Garoppolo
QB3 QB3 Jacoby Brissett
RB1 RB1 Mike Gillislee
RB2 RB2 James White
RB3 RB3 Rex Burkhead
RB4 RB4 Dion Lewis 8/21/16: knee surgery; 11/8/15: ACL
RB5 RB5 D.J. Foster
RB6 FB1 James Develin
RB7 RB6 Brandon Bolden
WR1 WR1 Julian Edelman 11/16/15: Foot
WR2 WR2 Brandin Cooks
WR3 WR3 Malcolm Mitchell 8/11/16: Dislocated elbow; Rookie
WR4 WR4 Chris Hogan
WR5 WR5 Danny Amendola 12/20/15: Knee; 11/23/15: Concussion
WR6 WR6 Matt Slater
WR7 WR7 Devin Lucien
WR8 WR8 Tony Washington
TE1 TE1 Rob Gronkowski 11/27/16: Back; 11/29/15: Knee
TE2 TE2 Dwayne Allen
TE3 TE3 Matt Lengel
TE4 TE4 James O'Shaughnessy
K1 K1 Stephen Gostkowski
If Rex does as well as Danny Woodhead in New England it could launch a nice career for him even though it may be else where
exactly why BB signed him. He can catch the ball out of the backfield or split out and play WR in a pinch. He's a great team guy that can play multiple positions including special teams. Good tackler on punts, back up RB, WR, and punt returner. It's almost like getting an extra roster spot. Oh yeah, he can be your wildcat QB and complete a pass if need be too.
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