Great article on Burkhead

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(08-16-2015, 04:56 PM)Cinnno Wrote: More impress with Rex than Eifert.  Burkhead has football quickness and the speed to get open when played straight up.  Uncovered at the line, Eifert was easily caught and tackled by a MLB.  Have yet to see him (in his 2 seasons) get open and separate when covered at the l.o.s.

You're the second person who mentioned this about him being caught.  I watched it twice and both times, it looked pretty clear to me that the LB in question was in zone coverage and right there when Eifert caught the ball.  Nobody chased him down at all. 

And you do know that LB's and TE's are ab out the same, speed-wise these days.  As a group, I would even say LB's are faster than TE's.

Between Burkhead, who I like a lot, and Eifert, we'll see who catches more passes.  When you're chanting Eifert's name, remember this conversation.