I've been wondering about this. Is Rex going to be our every-down back, or is he best utilized as a change-of-pace guy? I know he was the primary ball-carrier in high school, but in college does he project as that guy or are we going to see Heard/Abdullah/Green take the bulk of the carries like Helu and have Rex spell them?
Rex will be the guy. I believe he'll be that kind of guy that you see working hard and want to have the ball, but every Sunday when you see he had 100 yards you are surprised because you didn't notice it. I would think we'll see a lot of no gainers/two yard runs/5 yard runs that end up being 2 yards/4 yards/ 8 yards just because he has the ability to fall forward after contact. I hope one of the 3 steps up, but I have a hard time believing one of them will be able to step up and take a lot of carries away from Rex.
From what I see Heard looks the best of all incoming backs. However, he may need this next year to keep up with school & getting into shape. If he were to RS I sure like him for the 4 yrs - assuming he doesn't go out early.
