When Scouting for Football Running Backs Who Are Top-Notch Route Runners and Pass-Catchers, Then the Likes of Burkhead Would Easily Come to Mind. Rex Burkhead Is One of the Stars Making Waves in the New England Patriots’ Offensive Line Up. He’s Got All the Potentials to Be an Unstoppable Weapon in the Right Offense; He Is Every Coach’s Dream. He Snares the Ball Cleanly in Traffic and Shows Excellent Hands Technique with Extension.