Reggie Bush the Real Deal?

DirtyHawgs · 08-06-2006, 09:13 PM

Any one else have a feeling Reggie bush is the REAL deal, and might be one of the best running backs ever? IMO he definitely has the potential after watching him through his college career

whats your thoughts?

DirtyHawgs · 08-09-2006, 12:36 PM

No thoughts on Bush?

Jackson Mahoney · 08-09-2006, 12:43 PM

Unlike some others on this board and in this world (Puma is the one that comes to mind), I think Reggie Bush will be very good in the NFL and should have been top pick overall. The Texans will regret the day they passed on that guy. He's the best college football player I have ever seen, besides former Florida Gator great Todd "T-Lo" Johsnon, now of the Chicago Bears.

Jackson Mahoney

Stallion · 08-09-2006, 02:02 PM

The jury is still out. hehe

beano33 · 08-09-2006, 02:23 PM

With McCallister still in NO, Bush is a wildcard on what type of season he will have. Nobody will be able to accurately gauge him this year due to the circumstances. But there is ONE good note that should help whoever is the top NO RB, and that is, they got rid of that bum Aaron Brooks.

triggrman · 08-09-2006, 02:23 PM

I'm a big Notre Dame fan which means I hate USC, but Reggie Bush is one of the best players we've seen in college in awhile.

I think he'll be a great pro too.

CTNelson · 08-09-2006, 03:11 PM

Durability will define Reggie Bush's career, that may sound like stating the obvious and to an extent it is but I think his greatness will depend on his ability to adjust to the rigors of an NFL season.

He could make a huge impact this season if used properly by NO, basically if they use him similar to the way he was used in college he will have a great year.

tbell ncsu · 08-09-2006, 03:24 PM

people, the media especially, keep saying that bush is a "once in a lifetime talent". i couldn't disagree more. sure, bush is a fantastic back with mindblowing moves. however, there have been and will be others who will receive atleast equal admiration. warrick dunn is the most recent that i can think of who was a media darling. he was expected to continue his college success into the nfl - people expected him to maintain his stats. so far, warrick dunn is a successful running back, but he hasn't performed at the level the media said he would. people are also quick to overlook another phenomenal running back that was just drafted out of memphis, deangelo williams. he has comparable numbers to bush, but people slight williams because he played in c-usa. if you watched deangelo play, you'd think you were watching bush. it doesn't really matter if williams played in c-usa. the pac-10 isn't known for it's great defenses either, especially verses usc's o-line and a matt leinart to attract some attention too. deangelo has the same moves, the same vision, the same speed, and the same tackle breaking ability. he just wasn't a media darling though.

Lippa · 08-09-2006, 03:26 PM

Bush is the real deal, as long as he's used correctly. You can't line him up out of the I and give him 25 carries a game. His OC is going to have to be creative, running him to the corners, off-set formations, using a lot of screens, lining him up in the slot, etc.

FWIW, I think Houston made the right decision. Reggie Bush is a difference maker, but he's not the type of game-changer you build your team around. Mario Williams should be that on defense, and at a premium position. Good RB's really are a dime a dozen, and Houston already has one. Stud DE's are a lot tougher to come by.

Patriotguy14 · 08-09-2006, 03:41 PM

I think as long as Bush's front line is good, he'll be good. Just like any other back. The O line makes or breaks you.

But I do think he will put up decent number without a good line. So yeah, he's the real deal.

But he isn't going to be an everydown back IMO because of his size.

Bourque7799 · 08-09-2006, 03:51 PM

Honestly, I think Bush will be the real deal, he was explosive in college, more then any other player, I think it will carry over into the pro's.

inSTAALed · 08-09-2006, 04:47 PM

From what I have seen, Reggie Bush is the real deal.

Barrelhead · 08-09-2006, 08:14 PM

The Texans will look like complete fools for passing on him.

Eksynyt · 08-09-2006, 08:18 PM

He'll be great in a year. This year he'll get carries but it won't be enough to make the Saints look good.

Who Dat? · 08-10-2006, 08:57 AM

He will make an impact for sure (hopefully in the return game as well), but I do not think it will be a dramatic impact, at least not yet. It will take some time for Sean Payton and Co. to figure out how to best utilize Deuce and Bush together. If they split time it will bode well for both as Reggie has not been treated to an NFL-type workload yet and Deuce is coming off the surgery. I do not think you will see big numbers from Reggie in his rookie campaign however you will see lots of him on NFL primetime that's for sure. I trust Sean Payton will line up Reggie in many different ways/looks which should be fun to watch.

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DirtyHawgs Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 261 vCash: 2000	No thoughts on Bush?

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Jackson Mahoney Walkon Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 vCash: 2000	Unlike some others on this board and in this world (Puma is the one that comes to mind), I think Reggie Bush will be very good in the NFL and should have been top pick overall. The Texans will regret the day they passed on that guy. He's the best college football player I have ever seen, besides former Florida Gator great Todd "T-Lo" Johsnon, now of the Chicago Bears. Jackson Mahoney

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Stallion Walkon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5 vCash: 2000	The jury is still out. hehe

08-09-2006, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
beano33 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 79 vCash: 2000	With McCallister still in NO, Bush is a wildcard on what type of season he will have. Nobody will be able to accurately gauge him this year due to the circumstances. But there is ONE good note that should help whoever is the top NO RB, and that is, they got rid of that bum Aaron Brooks.

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triggrman Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42 vCash: 2000	I'm a big Notre Dame fan which means I hate USC, but Reggie Bush is one of the best players we've seen in college in awhile. I think he'll be a great pro too.

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CTNelson Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sunrise, Florida Posts: 106 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Miami Dolphins NCAA Team: Miami Hurricanes	Durability will define Reggie Bush's career, that may sound like stating the obvious and to an extent it is but I think his greatness will depend on his ability to adjust to the rigors of an NFL season. He could make a huge impact this season if used properly by NO, basically if they use him similar to the way he was used in college he will have a great year.

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tbell ncsu bringin' sexy back Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: raleigh & fayetteville, north carolina Age: 25 Posts: 197 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: San Diego Chargers NCAA Team: NC State Wolfpack	people, the media especially, keep saying that bush is a "once in a lifetime talent". i couldn't disagree more. sure, bush is a fantastic back with mindblowing moves. however, there have been and will be others who will receive atleast equal admiration. warrick dunn is the most recent that i can think of who was a media darling. he was expected to continue his college success into the nfl - people expected him to maintain his stats. so far, warrick dunn is a successful running back, but he hasn't performed at the level the media said he would. people are also quick to overlook another phenomenal running back that was just drafted out of memphis, deangelo williams. he has comparable numbers to bush, but people slight williams because he played in c-usa. if you watched deangelo play, you'd think you were watching bush. it doesn't really matter if williams played in c-usa. the pac-10 isn't known for it's great defenses either, especially verses usc's o-line and a matt leinart to attract some attention too. deangelo has the same moves, the same vision, the same speed, and the same tackle breaking ability. he just wasn't a media darling though.

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Lippa Walkon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 vCash: 2000	Bush is the real deal, as long as he's used correctly. You can't line him up out of the I and give him 25 carries a game. His OC is going to have to be creative, running him to the corners, off-set formations, using a lot of screens, lining him up in the slot, etc. FWIW, I think Houston made the right decision. Reggie Bush is a difference maker, but he's not the type of game-changer you build your team around. Mario Williams should be that on defense, and at a premium position. Good RB's really are a dime a dozen, and Houston already has one. Stud DE's are a lot tougher to come by.

08-09-2006, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Patriotguy14 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Boston Age: 28 Posts: 71 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: New Mexico Lobos	I think as long as Bush's front line is good, he'll be good. Just like any other back. The O line makes or breaks you. But I do think he will put up decent number without a good line. So yeah, he's the real deal. But he isn't going to be an everydown back IMO because of his size.

08-09-2006, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bourque7799 Walkon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 vCash: 2000	Honestly, I think Bush will be the real deal, he was explosive in college, more then any other player, I think it will carry over into the pro's.

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inSTAALed Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Age: 17 Posts: 1 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Carolina Panthers NCAA Team: Ohio State Buckeyes	From what I have seen, Reggie Bush is the real deal.

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Barrelhead Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 70 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Baltimore Ravens NCAA Team: Miami Hurricanes	The Texans will look like complete fools for passing on him.

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Eksynyt Duck Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 558 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New York Jets NCAA Team: Oregon Ducks	He'll be great in a year. This year he'll get carries but it won't be enough to make the Saints look good.

08-10-2006, 08:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
Who Dat? Moderator Asteroids Champion! Tetris Champion! Pacman Champion! Simon Champion! Space Invaders Champion! Castle Defender Champion! Goal Keeper Champion! Donkey Kong Champion! Galagon 2004 Champion! Jedi Trainer Champion! Jet Ski Champion! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Born on a Bayou Posts: 409 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New Orleans Saints	He will make an impact for sure (hopefully in the return game as well), but I do not think it will be a dramatic impact, at least not yet. It will take some time for Sean Payton and Co. to figure out how to best utilize Deuce and Bush together. If they split time it will bode well for both as Reggie has not been treated to an NFL-type workload yet and Deuce is coming off the surgery. I do not think you will see big numbers from Reggie in his rookie campaign however you will see lots of him on NFL primetime that's for sure. I trust Sean Payton will line up Reggie in many different ways/looks which should be fun to watch.