We’re all aware that Rex Burkhead was not declared the Chosen One, the prophesized running back to reawaken the Houston Texans running game to start the 2021 season. He wasn’t even on last year’s roster until June last and was labeled another “ex-Patriot” that Caserio recruited to come down South.
Upon arrival, Rex was stuck behind David Johnson and newly acquired RBs Mark Ingram and Phillip Lindsay. RB4s rarely make the team. But a year later Rex is the only one of the group remaining.
Burkhead’s 2021 season was a slow burn. He registered barely 40 snaps through seven games.