Eric the Red Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 http://sportige.com/nfl-rumors-cincinnati-bengals-rex-burkhead-number-1-running-back-05-2013/ NFL Rumors – Cincinnati Bengals Will Make Rex Burkhead Their Number One Running Back And while Bernard, who ran for 1228 yards for the Tar Heels last season, averaging 6.7 yards per carry, initially looked like the more intriguing prospect, it’s been Rex Burkhead, who missed six games last season for Nebraska but averaged 6.9 yards per carry during his healthy time later in the season, that’s been the one Marvin Lewis has been talking about. Just the quickness in line, the ability to stick his foot in the ground and go from Point A to Point B. Just the things you saw from him on tape. His abilities as a receiver. I think he’ll be a guy also who will really uplift us on special teams and compete to be one of our core guys. Quote Link to comment
Army_Allen Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 That's awesome news. I think he'll make the most of any oppurtunity he gets and will show he can be an every down back in the nfl. A Marshawn Lynch type mold, not too quick not a super bruiser but he'll always fall forward. Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 That would be really awesome to see Rex starting in Cincy. Guy completely deserves it for all he's done for the university, Jack, and the community. Quote Link to comment
HeyBurke Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts Marvin Lewis seems to think otherwise. Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts Boy. You sure told him. Quote Link to comment
Frida's Boss Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts Marvin Lewis seems to think otherwise. This is what Marvin said.....love Rex but dont see him as an every down back...article said he is a looking like Leonards replacement. If he does start the Bengals are in trouble "I think he’ll be a guy also who will really uplift us on special teams and compete to be one of our core guys." Quote Link to comment
commando Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 i would really like to see Rex win the starting job.....but the Bengals have too much invested in Bernard to name rex the starter right off. Bernard will be given every chance to win the job or prove that he can't carry the load before rex can be named the starter. JMO Quote Link to comment
HeyBurke Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts Marvin Lewis seems to think otherwise. This is what Marvin said.....love Rex but dont see him as an every down back...article said he is a looking like Leonards replacement. If he does start the Bengals are in trouble "I think he’ll be a guy also who will really uplift us on special teams and compete to be one of our core guys." You're kidding, right? How could Rex possibly do any worse than any of the running backs they had last year? It's not exactly like they did all that well. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNationNick Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts Marvin Lewis seems to think otherwise. This is what Marvin said.....love Rex but dont see him as an every down back...article said he is a looking like Leonards replacement. If he does start the Bengals are in trouble "I think he’ll be a guy also who will really uplift us on special teams and compete to be one of our core guys." I was someone who stated that I didn't see Rex starting at all in the NFL, unless he landed somewhere where they had no depth or talent. Guess what? HE LANDED THERE! You honestly don't think he can or will pass Green-Ellis? The guy averaged 3.9 YPG last year, and the Bengal's 2nd leading rusher was their QB, Andy Dalton. Rex landed exactly where he needed to land, in order to start his career off. Its obviously too early to name him as an official starter, but its pretty naive of you to to just blurt out that he has no chance, when he clearly does. Quote Link to comment
HeyBurke Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts Marvin Lewis seems to think otherwise. This is what Marvin said.....love Rex but dont see him as an every down back...article said he is a looking like Leonards replacement. If he does start the Bengals are in trouble "I think he’ll be a guy also who will really uplift us on special teams and compete to be one of our core guys." I was someone who stated that I didn't see Rex starting at all in the NFL, unless he landed somewhere where they had no depth or talent. Guess what? HE LANDED THERE! You honestly don't think he can or will pass Green-Ellis? The guy averaged 3.9 YPG last year, and the Bengal's 2nd leading rusher was their QB, Andy Dalton. Rex landed exactly where he needed to land, in order to start his career off. Its obviously too early to name him as an official starter, but its pretty naive of you to to just blurt out that he has no chance, when he clearly does. I don't usually agree with what you say, but you pretty much just took the words right out of my mouth. Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Rex is in a spot to do very well. He has the abilities the NFL likes. Decisive, quick one step and head north, catches well, blocks well, hits the hole with authority, hard to get a solid hit etc.... He will do well if given the chance. Quote Link to comment
bball_backer Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I don't see how Rex could start, but after seeing everything he's done in his career it seems rather foolish to count him out of anything. Quote Link to comment
RedRedJarvisRedwine Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 no way he starts I for one won't bet against him! Quote Link to comment
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