Reggie Bush for next year?

[McBFLO]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/01/2009-could-be-reggie-bushs-last-year-in-new-orleans/

Just a thought. If Parrish is gone, and if we deal Lynch (or even if we don't), he might be worth a look. He'd give us a great PR/KR and be a dangerous change of pace to backup Fred (and maybe Lynch too). Plus we could throw him in the slot, move him around, etc.

He might command too much money, but I think he'd be worth a look.

[THATHURMANATOR]

No thanks he is a bust.

[hydro]

NO

[k-oneputt]

And I can remember just a few years ago many yelling that Bush should have been the #1 pick over Mario Williams. You know who you are.
Rb's get used and abused quickly in the league. Williams will probably play another ten years.

[Jan Reimers]

Bush is a gadget player who would not be a suitable replacement for Lynch. And we have plenty of good returners already. We need solid players, not overhyped part timers.

[BertSquirtgum]

he has been plagued with injury. no thank you.

[G Wolly]

Trading Lynch's spot to Bush isn't improving or even making things worse.

[SABURZFAN]

he's more worried about trying to make highlights rather than helping a football team. no thanks.

[G Wolly]

The only thing he has going for him is that he can leap 6 yards out to score a TD.

[HAMMER]

If I get to see more of Kim Kardashian I'm all for it.

[TacklingDummy]

If he came cheap I wouldn't be against it.

[trapezeus]

what teams do you think are going to run to reggie? curious on who the top suitors are. basically washington and dallas as always?

[PECKERWOOD]

Are you kidding? Of course, I'd take Reggie Bush. He is an upgrade over Marshawn, Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish.

[PECKERWOOD]

what teams do you think are going to run to reggie? curious on who the top suitors are. basically washington and dallas as always?

New England.

[Jeff1220]

New England.

With the way NE like s to run screens and quick release plays, that would be scary!

[Vanilla Thunder]

no, he is Busty McBusterson

[Mr. Pink]

Reggie Bush is a niche player who can actually see the field.

He'd be a welcome addition to the roster.

He's not what he was touted to be out of college and I've always thought of him as a player like Eric Metcalf.

He does bring playmaking ability to the table you just can't run him between the tackles very often.

I see him more as a replacement for someone at the WR position not RB though, to be honest.

[Ickybaluky]

Bush will never live up to his draft status or be a full-time RB. He is a valuable role player because he is a guy who can play both RB and WR pretty well. He has good hands and is good in the open field, so you can split him out or line him up in the backfield. That makes him a tough guy for defenses to match up against, because you are either passing against a base defense or running against a nickel.

That said, the biggest concern should be his health. After playing a full season as a rookie, Bush missed 2/3 of the Sants games the next two years. Then he had microfracture surgery in the offseason on his knees. Since then, the Saints have had to monitor his time. He missed time in training camp and practice time during the season because of his knee and now he has missed a game.

The question is, are his knees every going to be the same? If healthy, he is a valuable role player, but do you want to take the chance on a guy with an injury history and a microfracture surgery?

[Night Train]

Can he play DE, LB or OT ? Because that's what we need in 2010, in addition to QB.

Since he's a brittle RB, I could care less.

[DynaPaul]

He's a good gadget player that can be used for certain plays but I wouldn't bust the bank on him.

[Dr. Pepper]

hes certainly not a "bust," but based on the name alone someone is going to drastically overpay for him. *cough*jerryjones*cough*

[THRILLHO]

If we were playing Madden, Id have him signed. But in Madden, he'd also be a 99 due to his speed I am sure.

[PECKERWOOD]

If we were playing Madden, Id have him signed. But in Madden, he'd also be a 99 due to his speed I am sure.

He is worth a 20 million dollar contract, potentially more. If we plan on dinking and dunking next year, it's necessary to have players like Reggie Bush who can make things happen once they get some space and the ball in their hands. It's undeniable that Bush has ability, the price is what matters.. We have the money to sign him, if released.

[Demon]

Are you kidding? Of course, I'd take Reggie Bush. He is an upgrade over Marshawn, Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish.

He plays in the most offensive minded system in the NFL and still can't really dominate games. He won't "cost" too much as the thread starter suggested, but he will go to a place who will give him most touches with the football. There's a few systems i do think he could be successful with, but if he's doing what he's doing now with Drew Brees, then he'll do MUCH MUCH less with our QBs.... No thanks on Bush.

[mikemac2001]

he needs to bulk up a little and become brian westbrook

[PECKERWOOD]

He plays in the most offensive minded system in the NFL and still can't really dominate games. He won't "cost" too much as the thread starter suggested, but he will go to a place who will give him most touches with the football. There's a few systems i do think he could be successful with, but if he's doing what he's doing now with Drew Brees, then he'll do MUCH MUCH less with our QBs.... No thanks on Bush.
Then again, they don't really rely on Bush. Teams that rely on star players, will typically put up better numbers, think Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson pre-Favre era. You couldn't tell me that Bush would not take pressure off of Terrell Owens (if he resigns) and Lee Evans (since, he is stuck here!). Imagine franchise tagging Owens (if he refuses to sign) and then signing Bush. We would have some talent on offense, boy, I'll tell ya! Owens, Bush, Jackson, Lynch, Evans, all we would need is a quarterback!

[Demon]

Then again, they don't really rely on Bush. Teams that rely on star players, will typically put up better numbers, think Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson pre-Favre era. You couldn't tell me that Bush would not take pressure off of Terrell Owens (if he resigns) and Lee Evans (since, he is stuck here!). Imagine franchise tagging Owens (if he refuses to sign) and then signing Bush. We would have some talent on offense, boy, I'll tell ya! Owens, Bush, Jackson, Lynch, Evans, all we would need is a quarterback!

Assuming Owens returns (from your example), i think our offense will be decent with TO, Evans, Lynch, Jackson, Hardy (maybe) and Nelson (2nd yr).... the $$$ we would spend on Bush would be wiser to spend on the OL.

And like you said, this whole topic is pointless unless the find a true #1 QB.

[PECKERWOOD]

Assuming Owens returns (from your example), i think our offense will be decent with TO, Evans, Lynch, Jackson, Hardy (maybe) and Nelson (2nd yr).... the $$$ we would spend on Bush would be wiser to spend on the OL.

And like you said, this whole topic is pointless unless the find a true #1 QB.

It would be wiser, but who is really available in free agency at left tackle? I can think of a couple right tackles I'd love to have (Alex Barron) but no left tackles.. Left tackle is the biggest hole on our line, Bell should be no higher than 3rd on the depth chart, he is not very good.

[McBFLO]

I certainly don't think that he should be a top priority. We have many other more important holes to fill first. But.... if the Saints do cut him, I think the new regime HAS to at least kick the tires a bit and see what it would cost us. A luxury signing for sure, but man, he could bring some excitement, and add another explosive element to an offense that sorely needs it.