Rex Burkhead

Which Free Agent Should Bengals Re-sign First

... period begins today at 12:00 p.m. ET, so get ready for the rumor mill to heat up, and hopefully, for the Bengals to get started re-signing their own best free agents. Andrew Whitworth. One of the top leaders on-the-field and in the locker room, even at 35 years old, Whitworth is still playing at a Pro Bowl level and was one of the Bengals’ only bright spots on the offensive line in 2016. He quintessentially defines what it means to be a professional football player and has given his entire career to the Bengals. It would be a downright shame if the Bengals allowed him to move on to another team in the twilight of his career. Bengals free agency rumor tracker. Kevin Zeitler. The only other consistent bright spot for the Bengals’ offensive line in 2016, losing Zeitler would be devastating. Right now, Whitworth is the better player. But, long-term, the Bengals would be better off keeping Zeitler around if it came down to a decision between the two. Due to such a large amount of offensive guard talent in the NFL, Zeitler’s efforts have yet to be rewarded with a Pro Bowl. But, he has played at a high level every ...

Andre Offers Giant Flexibility As Bengals Go On Guard

... and offensive line coach Paul Alexander soothes a transition that began last week when Zeitler went to the Browns and Pro Bowl left tackle Andrew Whitworth went to the Rams. After flying back home to Birmingham, Ala., from his PBS visit Tuesday night, Smith flashed some of that veteran leadership the Bengals need to replace Whitworth’s 11 seasons and 168 games. “I’m excited about it,” Smith said. “I told them if you need me to play tackle, I’ll play tackle. If you need me to play guard, I’ll play guard. It’s not going to hurt me. It will help me become more versatile. And it’s going to help the team.  They won’t have to move a lineman from one spot because I can play both.”. Smith comes with a well-known pedigree. In Bengals’ history, only Whitworth’s six post-season appearances are more than the five of Smith, wide receiver. Cedric Ogbuehi. , is being asked for the second straight year to replace a long-time tackle in Whitworth. “I’ve never played the position. Everything is new,” Smith ...

What Will Happen With Rex Burkhead

... Evidence would suggest that at this point. He averaged four yards a carry in every game he played. Same line. Same calls. Four-plus. That’s exactly what we’re looking for. There’s a place for that kind of guy in our offensive system.”. You could argue given the offensive structure, Burkhead was a more snug fit anyway. Zampese leaned more toward the pass than any Bengals season since 2012. Leaning more on the arm of Andy Dalton would mean leaning on the skill set of Burkhead. Remember, he was used as a slot wideout in the playoffs against Indianapolis in 2014 and came up as a seven-on-seven receiver in Texas. This past year Burkhead caught 17 of the 20 targets thrown his way, for 85 percent. Of the 63 running backs last year to catch at least 15 passes, Burkhead ranked third in catch percentage behind only Seattle’s C. J. Prosise (89.5 percent) and Buffalo’s Le Sean Mc Coy (87.7). Signing running backs to second contracts rarely play out as smart business in a league where the best years for most backs come at their cheapest rate. The top four backs in yards per game last year were all on their ...

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Patriots Sign Free Agent Rb Rex Burkhead

... meal. The jury was sent home sometime after 10 p.m. and will resume deliberations Thursday. The jury is considering nine counts — the court will consider one — relating to the death of Elijah and to the shootings of Isaiah Smith and Diana Hicks during a series of events Jan. 14, 2016, starting off with Isaiah Smith’s robbery of Shawn Smith and Dontay King. Testifying in his own defense on Tuesday, Shawn Smith said he “cried a million nights” when he learned a child died from a bullet he fired. His attorney argued that the shootings were in self defense since Isaiah Smith allegedly fired first while holding Elijah. FOLLOW: Mark Gokavi on Twitter and Facebook. “Ladies and gentlemen, this was a manhunt,” assistant Montgomery County prosecutor Natasha Newberry said Tuesday during closing arguments. “Isaiah Smith robbed (King), robbed this defendant and they were angry. They were going to hunt him down, and they were going to kill him, and they didn’t care who got in the way.”. On the stand, Shawn Smith said Isaiah Smith fired first at the car Shawn Smith and King were driving north on Arlene Avenue and that he ...

Rex Burkhead's Deal Signals Major Role With Patriots

... $1.1 million signing bonus, and $250,000 in per-game roster bonuses – a total cap hit of $3.15 million. That’s no special-teamer. The Patriots’ signing of Burkhead has the potential to be the replacement for free-agent back Le Garrette Blount. At 5-foot-10 and 214 pounds, Burkhead’s frame and skill set would certainly make him a candidate to carry the ball on early downs and in goal-line/short-yardage situations. He can also catch the ball, reeling in 17 of 20 targets for 8.5 yards per catch in 2016. Point After | Graphiq. But what makes him even more of a candidate for that role is, again, that $3.15 million cap hit. According to Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal , Burkhead is the first Patriots running back to be paid more than $2 million since Fred Taylor in 2010. It’s possible that Burkhead earns his keep by taking Blount’s early-down running role and assuming Bolden’s role on special teams; Mike Lombardi described Burkhead on Twitter as “the perfect four-down back for the ...

Nfl Notes

... He appeared in all 16 regular-season games each of the past two seasons. He rushed for 344 yards and two touchdowns for the Bengals in 2016, averaging 4.6 yards a carry. He also caught 17 passes for 145 yards. Burkhead has 27 special teams tackles in his career, including consecutive 10-plus tackle seasons with 11 in 2015 and 12 in 2016. The 5-foot-10, 210-pounder has played in 42 NFL games with one start and has 87 rushing attempts for 375 yards and three touchdowns, and 34 receptions for 288 yards with one touchdown. Burkhead is expected to be used primarily on special teams for the Patriots and could be a replacement for Brandon Bolden, who is an unrestricted free agent. Seahawks pick up Lacy: The Seattle Seahawks are hoping Eddie Lacy can be motivated by a one-year contract to rediscover the form that made him the 2013 Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Seahawks and Lacy agreed to terms on a one-year deal Tuesday, providing ...

Rex Burkhead Visiting Falcons

... of not playing him more during his four years with the team, but they did increase his workload as the 2016 season wore on, enough that they finally saw what he’s capable of when given a nice workload. It seems odd that Burkhead would want to go to a team like Atlanta, who already has Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman. He would go right back to riding the bench and being a special teams contributor, as Coleman and Freeman are arguably the best running back tandem in the NFL. Personally, I think the Packers are a team to watch for. They need running back depth with only converted receiver Ty Montgomery leading their backfield right now. They need help in this area, but probably won’t spend big bucks to add another back, even if Eddie Lacy and Christine Michael aren’t re-signed, and Burkhead is going to come at a relatively cheap deal with whoever ...

Burkhead Among Espn’s Top Sleepers Heading Into A Second Contract

... continued to pound the rock with the player they believed in more. To quantify this further: Burkhead finished first in rushing defense-adjusted yards above replacement (DYAR) among all players with fewer than 100 carries. Hill was 25 th among 42 qualifying backs in the same statistic, finishing with five times less DYAR than Burkhead in triple the carries. Burkhead also fits the new breed of running back who doubles as a receiving threat out of the backfield. When injuries banged up the Bengals heading into the 2014 season, Burkhead was asked to be a slot receiver and gadget threat, and he performed admirably. The free-agent running back market is often ugly, and advocating a huge contract for a back is a step I'm not willing to take. But Burkhead doesn't come with the usual mileage caveats of backs in free agency, and he just might be able to elevate his game and become the next Shane Vereen. Other under-the-radar free agents ESPN acknowledged in their ranking include Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins , Vikings ...

Kenny Bell, Rex Burkhead, Lane Grindle

... of, I guess, choosing a team, and I am excited. It was a fun way to end the season last year with the guys to get a win over the Ravens and get a chance to prove what I can do. Hopefully I can continue that and if not in Cincinnati, somewhere else.”. * * *. Former Nebraska announcer Lane Grindle now works with the Milwaukee Brewers and talked about what would have happened if Bubba Starling had played football at Nebraska. “Bubba is in the lineup actually today for the Royals vs. the Brewers, so I am going to see him today. Yeah he is hitting ninth and playing center field. But if he had ended up at Nebraska, would he have challenged Taylor Martinez for the quarterback job? He was kind of a similar player in some ways but bigger, but probably not a guy who was going to throw it a ton. Actually, Taylor might have been a better passer than Bubba was. I mean I don’t know. ...