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Report: Burkhead to be used 50/50 at RB/WR
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(06-03-2015, 05:52 PM)phil413 Wrote: 50/50 is a strong number.  I see that it said 50/50 at RB and WR, but if anything maybe it ends up being more like runs and catches...with most downs being in the backfield.  I look at it like this, they technically ran almost 500 times, it's likely one of the top two get nicked up a bit so Rex will get more carries.  As for actually lining up at WR, I'm not saying he can't do it but he was only there due to injury.  I get that you can see something in someone and be creative, but I want to see the actual receivers and TE's producing enough to where this only comes up in emergency.  They talked about using Gio more this way remember, so if guys like Marvin and Eifert are healthy and Sanu gets open more then it's an option but not a plan you have to use.  With his blocking ability, I'd rather see him get a few reps at H-back if needed.  
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