New England has plenty of options at the running back position, and it’s something Rex Burkhead and the Patriots seemingly have embraced.
The veteran dual-threat back, who had a career day with three touchdowns in a Week 3 win, explained why that’s the case Friday.
“You just have to embrace it. Whatever role you have for that week, whenever your number is called you have to be ready,” Burkhead told reporters. “The coaches do a great job just with the game plan and putting us in positions to succeed. I think it’s a great problem to have.