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patdog · 04-12-2006, 08:44 PM

Who was the last runningback to come out with this much hype,I can't think of one. I don't think he can play up to the hype. I think in a few years he may became a pro bowl back and lead the league in rushing, but he will need everything to go right. I mean a above avg Oline and a QB that can take the pressure off the running game. I don't think Carr is that QB. But with all the sh#t I just said, I would still draft him.

gandhi1007 · 04-12-2006, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by patdog

Who was the last runningback to come out with this much hype,I can't think of one.

The last junior RB to come out with this much hype was Marshall Faulk out of San Diego State. After several records & offensive player of the year awards (not to mention a Super Bowl title), I would say he lived up to his hype.

TheDeuce · 04-12-2006, 09:00 PM

My point is if an underhyped Cadillac rushed for 1,300 what will Bush have to do to be a success?

How was Cadillas UNDERHYPED? He was a top 5 pick... that just doesn't make ANY sense. Yes, Reggie Bush has had a ridiculous amount of hype.

He will probably do decent witha few rookie mistakes {normal} but that will make him one of the hugest draft bust of all times.

No it won't. That's just ridiculous. How do you figure? As long as he doesn't blow out his knee or something, there's no way this kid is going to be a "bust." Maybe you need to re-define what the word "bust" actually means. From what you're saying, Eli Manning is a huge "bust" because he has made some rookie and sophomore mistakes in his first two years? No, Ryan Leaf is a bust. A bust doesn't do anything. A bust gets replaced by a career backup because he's just no good. Sullivan is a good example of a "bust." Sullivan has been replaced by a DE who we've forced to become a DT (Whitehead). I doubt that Reggie Bush ever has to sit out behind somebody unless he's seriously injured.

BooBirdSaint · 04-13-2006, 11:51 AM

I think you gotta point a finger at the NFL machine for such over hype. The difference between a top 5 pick and the rest of the first round can be tens of millions of dollars. If I'm Bush I hire a P R guy before an agent! In reality any of the top 5 worth that kind of jack to teams that are gonna struggle even with maybe even two 1st round picks? You bet they are! If the Texans take Bush he alone will put fans in the seats regardless of his playing time. He also will be the potential X factor which at least for a while might open up the field to a team that needs another option to help it score and win games. Unless he really breaks thru and sets records ect ect he will be considered a "bust" but compared to the hype its a foregone conclusion that its gonna play out that way...

saintswhodi · 04-13-2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

Originally Posted by patdog

Who was the last runningback to come out with this much hype,I can't think of one.

The last junior RB to come out with this much hype was Marshall Faulk out of San Diego State. After several records & offensive player of the year awards (not to mention a Super Bowl title), I would say he lived up to his hype.

Faulk was also an every down back. Bush wasn't in college, I doubt he will be in the pros.

04-12-2006, 08:54 PM	#12
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by patdog Who was the last runningback to come out with this much hype,I can't think of one. The last junior RB to come out with this much hype was Marshall Faulk out of San Diego State. After several records & offensive player of the year awards (not to mention a Super Bowl title), I would say he lived up to his hype.

04-12-2006, 09:00 PM	#13
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	My point is if an underhyped Cadillac rushed for 1,300 what will Bush have to do to be a success? How was Cadillas UNDERHYPED? He was a top 5 pick... that just doesn't make ANY sense. Yes, Reggie Bush has had a ridiculous amount of hype. He will probably do decent witha few rookie mistakes {normal} but that will make him one of the hugest draft bust of all times. No it won't. That's just ridiculous. How do you figure? As long as he doesn't blow out his knee or something, there's no way this kid is going to be a "bust." Maybe you need to re-define what the word "bust" actually means. From what you're saying, Eli Manning is a huge "bust" because he has made some rookie and sophomore mistakes in his first two years? No, Ryan Leaf is a bust. A bust doesn't do anything. A bust gets replaced by a career backup because he's just no good. Sullivan is a good example of a "bust." Sullivan has been replaced by a DE who we've forced to become a DT (Whitehead). I doubt that Reggie Bush ever has to sit out behind somebody unless he's seriously injured.
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04-13-2006, 12:03 PM	#15
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 Originally Posted by patdog Who was the last runningback to come out with this much hype,I can't think of one. The last junior RB to come out with this much hype was Marshall Faulk out of San Diego State. After several records & offensive player of the year awards (not to mention a Super Bowl title), I would say he lived up to his hype. Faulk was also an every down back. Bush wasn't in college, I doubt he will be in the pros.

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patdog 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: westwego La Posts: 194	Who was the last runningback to come out with this much hype,I can't think of one. I don't think he can play up to the hype. I think in a few years he may became a pro bowl back and lead the league in rushing, but he will need everything to go right. I mean a above avg Oline and a QB that can take the pressure off the running game. I don't think Carr is that QB. But with all the sh#t I just said, I would still draft him.

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04-13-2006, 11:51 AM	#14
BooBirdSaint 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 264	I think you gotta point a finger at the NFL machine for such over hype. The difference between a top 5 pick and the rest of the first round can be tens of millions of dollars. If I'm Bush I hire a P R guy before an agent! In reality any of the top 5 worth that kind of jack to teams that are gonna struggle even with maybe even two 1st round picks? You bet they are! If the Texans take Bush he alone will put fans in the seats regardless of his playing time. He also will be the potential X factor which at least for a while might open up the field to a team that needs another option to help it score and win games. Unless he really breaks thru and sets records ect ect he will be considered a "bust" but compared to the hype its a foregone conclusion that its gonna play out that way...