April 27, 201313 yr From NFL.com: STRENGTHS Slasher who uses his foot quickness to find his way through traffic to move the chains. In one-back or two-back sets, can start with the flow then cut back into a running lane, spinning through trash on his way to consistent four or five-yard rushes. His lateral quickness comes into play when penetrating defenders look to corral him; somehow he finds a way to cut left or right to run away from their waiting arms. There's no questioning his toughness, carries the mail 30 times a game and gives great effort trying to use his good lean to plow through arm tackles for extra yardage. Not used as a receiver very often, but his solid hands, quickness and agility will make him a valued weapon in the passing game. Those hands make him a solid safety valve punt returner, as well, even if he hasn't yet shown explosiveness in that duty. WEAKNESSES Not the most powerful of backs, NFL defenders will stone him at the point of attack more regularly than their college counterparts because of his average lower-body strength. Leggy runner who can look out of control at times, though he usually manages to keep his balance. His pass protection form is inconsistent; sometimes he will hold his ground and throw a shoulder into a blitzer, but veteran rushers will easily elude his attempts to lie at their feet.
April 27, 201313 yr Author From Andy Dalton's Facebook Page: I think Rex Burkhead is an absolute steal at pick 190!
April 27, 201313 yr Great pick he is a tough runner and will be better than the backups we had last year.
April 27, 201313 yr Great pick he is a tough runner and will be better than the backups we had last year. Before we get ahead of ourselves he may have a hard time even making the team. Now the Bengals have the law firm, and Bernard are locks to be on the team, then you would think Peerman will make it because of what he brings to special teams. Then they will also be keeping a fullback. So at most they will only keep 4 tailback types on the active roster if that. Which means that last spot would come down to Scott, him and last years draft pick Herron. Which I think he Herron will have a leg up on making the team over him. So unless injuries happen he probably won't make the team unless its on the practice squad.
April 27, 201313 yr Author This pick puzzles me. I am really stumped on this one. Just does not make sense. Me too, I probably would have taken a flyer on another Safety. I assume they need someone to tote the rock in practice to save the wear and tear on all the high end backs.
April 27, 201313 yr Danny Weddle @DannyEWeddle Bengals draft pick Rex Burkhead, a RB from Nebraska, is the son of Rick Burkhead who played football and basketball at Clark Co. in the 80s
April 27, 201313 yr I am hoping the Bengals take a QB in the 7th round. I wanted Landry Jones in the 4th round, but since he was gone the 7th round makes sense now for one.
April 27, 201313 yr Author Danny Weddle @DannyEWeddle Bengals draft pick Rex Burkhead, a RB from Nebraska, is the son of Rick Burkhead who played football and basketball at Clark Co. in the 80s Cool info, thanks for sharing that RP.
April 27, 201313 yr I am hoping the Bengals take a QB in the 7th round. I wanted Landry Jones in the 4th round, but since he was gone the 7th round makes sense now for one. What about Dysert--Decent size, very highly rated and has slid dramatically? I wouldn't mind seeing them take a flyer if he's still around.
April 27, 201313 yr How much money to practice squad players make? Boom Herron told me the Bengals were paying him 5k a week I believe.
April 28, 201313 yr Danny Weddle @DannyEWeddle Bengals draft pick Rex Burkhead, a RB from Nebraska, is the son of Rick Burkhead who played football and basketball at Clark Co. in the 80s His dad played at EKU and now works for the FBI. Grandparents are former Clark Co educators (both retired). Remember the little boy that got to run the 69 yards at the Nebraska spring game. It was Rex that he wanted to meet before he had his surgery and was wearing #22, Rex's #. Rex is a outstanding young man on and off the field. The bengal fan will love him. I am thrilled he will be playing this close to all his family and friends here in Winchester. Edited April 28, 201313 yr by gold sunrise
April 28, 201313 yr Boom Herron told me the Bengals were paying him 5k a week I believe. That's the figure I had in my head.
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