Where do you want to see Burkhead play?
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SouthBayHusker
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I perfer he redshirt, but in 2010 play that m'fer everywhere.
Huskers Forever
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I think you need to go back and watch more of his tapes. He has some spin moves, but even more impressive his his ability to stop on a dime and juke people out of their jocks. This kid is the real deal, and the people who are knocking him because the color of his skin, need to GTFO of this thread.I voted for RB, but honestly think when looking at his tapes that he's a safety. He has some OK ball carring skills, and good lateral movement. But doesn't show alot of agility. I haven't seen one spin move out of him yet. (And no I don't claim to be an expert on the guy, I just haven't seen it on any of his film.)
As for him playing WR! :laughpound now that's a funny!!! Maybe he could long snap and kick to! All at the same time! I know there hasn't been a great deal of confidence in our returning WRs. But I feel most of those fears a unfounded. We do have talented big body recievers in the system who are much faster, and more experianced at the position. From what I've seen of Rex he wouldn't be more than a slot reciever at best. What a waste of talent that would be. It would rank right up there with Bobby Newcombe's last few seasons!
If we need a guy to fill that role, I think Mendoza would be first to move. Burkhead just isn't fast enough and/or tall enough to beat out the guys we already have. Just my opinion, but it's also true!
1990s he would have been a WB, Rover or OLB. He played in one of the state's best districts for one of the state's best team with the most state titles and against the best comp and he was a STAR! He's not from Nebrska 6 or 8 man football, he was as Texas 5A star!I think you need to go back and watch more of his tapes. He has some spin moves, but even more impressive his his ability to stop on a dime and juke people out of their jocks. This kid is the real deal, and the people who are knocking him because the color of his skin, need to GTFO of this thread.I voted for RB, but honestly think when looking at his tapes that he's a safety. He has some OK ball carring skills, and good lateral movement. But doesn't show alot of agility. I haven't seen one spin move out of him yet. (And no I don't claim to be an expert on the guy, I just haven't seen it on any of his film.)
As for him playing WR! :laughpound now that's a funny!!! Maybe he could long snap and kick to! All at the same time! I know there hasn't been a great deal of confidence in our returning WRs. But I feel most of those fears a unfounded. We do have talented big body recievers in the system who are much faster, and more experianced at the position. From what I've seen of Rex he wouldn't be more than a slot reciever at best. What a waste of talent that would be. It would rank right up there with Bobby Newcombe's last few seasons!
If we need a guy to fill that role, I think Mendoza would be first to move. Burkhead just isn't fast enough and/or tall enough to beat out the guys we already have. Just my opinion, but it's also true!
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You seen any of that agility out of Castille?I voted for RB, but honestly think when looking at his tapes that he's a safety. He has some OK ball carring skills, and good lateral movement. But doesn't show alot of agility. I haven't seen one spin move out of him yet. (And no I don't claim to be an expert on the guy, I just haven't seen it on any of his film.)
As for him playing WR! :laughpound now that's a funny!!! Maybe he could long snap and kick to! All at the same time! I know there hasn't been a great deal of confidence in our returning WRs. But I feel most of those fears a unfounded. We do have talented big body recievers in the system who are much faster, and more experianced at the position. From what I've seen of Rex he wouldn't be more than a slot reciever at best. What a waste of talent that would be. It would rank right up there with Bobby Newcombe's last few seasons!
If we need a guy to fill that role, I think Mendoza would be first to move. Burkhead just isn't fast enough and/or tall enough to beat out the guys we already have. Just my opinion, but it's also true!
Jordy Nelson was an All-American and was 6'3" 215 and ran a 4.4 at the 2008 combine! Lache Seastrunk has shakey hands and is smaller, burkhead is a solid 200 plus back, Lache is 180-85 range.
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He will probably end up being RB he is like right in between Helu and Castille. Little agility and power, but good speed. You can work on a agility and power but not necessary flatline raw speed. But i wouldn't object to him playing slot if he hands are that good. It would be like watching the Patriots first down everytime with a quick slant to Welker(Burkhead).
skersOVRsc
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For his size absolutely. Agility isnt Q's problem, coughing up the rock is.You seen any of that agility out of Castille?I voted for RB, but honestly think when looking at his tapes that he's a safety. He has some OK ball carring skills, and good lateral movement. But doesn't show alot of agility. I haven't seen one spin move out of him yet. (And no I don't claim to be an expert on the guy, I just haven't seen it on any of his film.)
As for him playing WR! :laughpound now that's a funny!!! Maybe he could long snap and kick to! All at the same time! I know there hasn't been a great deal of confidence in our returning WRs. But I feel most of those fears a unfounded. We do have talented big body recievers in the system who are much faster, and more experianced at the position. From what I've seen of Rex he wouldn't be more than a slot reciever at best. What a waste of talent that would be. It would rank right up there with Bobby Newcombe's last few seasons!
If we need a guy to fill that role, I think Mendoza would be first to move. Burkhead just isn't fast enough and/or tall enough to beat out the guys we already have. Just my opinion, but it's also true!
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red
All-American
I want to see him play every single position in one game.
Like that guy from Florida State did last year with the baseball team.
Like that guy from Florida State did last year with the baseball team.
husker B-rent
All-Conference
i guess im the only one that saw any agility from burkhead, he seemed to have plenty to me!
Huskers Forever
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No you are not. I have watched his tapes many times, and I saw bigtime agility. He running style reminds me alot of Eric Crouch to tell you the truth. I think this kid is too good not to see the field this year.
Will someone embed his highlight video, so people can see what kind of athlete we are talking about here. I don't know how to do it, or I would.
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carlfense
Heisman Trophy Winner
I don't know about the "too good to not see the field this year." Sounds like another case of the dreaded "Latest and Greatest Syndrome." (see Green, Cody, and Keller, Sam.)
He does look good against high school competition (I know, I know Texas 5A) . . . but so does every other 3+ star player. Let them at least play a college down before they are hyped to be the next heisman winner.
Pedro Guerrero
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Damn you hack (you can’t tell but I’m shaking my fist in anger)
This is exactly what I was thinking when I opened up this thread for the first time this morning.
