WHODATNJ

IMO this is only the media making news. There isnt a whole lot to talk about prior to camp so the media always concentrates on draft pick holding out etc.... Noone should be alarmed as this is the same thing that happens every year with the top players in the draft. Keep in mind that this guy is very rare and EVERYONE knows it including him and his agents. No way this guy will sit out this year. He wont be worth the same next year and teams would be very sceptical on signability. This guy will help sell out the dome much like mike Vick does for the Falcons. They will sign him! Maybe not before the start of camp but he will sign before the pre season. As for his character, I dont see anything that he has done that could spoil his image. He has shown generosity in our community. He has also accepted to come here and help rebuild a team and the spirit of a broken city. He could have pulled a Manning and refused to sign with us at any dollar amount but he didnt. That alone says alot about his character. Lets give him his due and let the front office do their job. Negativity always finds a way to rear its ugly head, maybe some people should lay off the ESPN for a while.

kingwoodfan

With the new agreement between the league and the union the signing of #1 picks will be more complex and take a little longer, especially with an athlete of Bush's notariety. Have faith, calm down and give them time.

leilung

Has ANYONE ever heard of ANY agent (greedy as they are) even 'think' out loud about sitting out a season with a rookie 1st rounder if he doesn't get what he wants in a contract?

Sounds omninous guys. Not worrisome (yet) but the shape of things to come?

smyce

One again, his agent did not say anything. It was his Public Relations guy.

Bush will be in camp. I cant imagine the guy alienating the fan base of New Orleans and I can not imagine Benson doing the same. This is the biggest thing to happen to the Saints since...well since the inception of the franchise. Everyone involved wants this to happen. Be patient, have faith in this staff to do their job's and hopefully I'm not attempting to get a dang refund on my 25 jersey.

thib82

I aggree that the media is overplaying this whole thing. They are making a big deal saying that New Orleans doesn't need this type of negativity, but the media are the ones pushing this issue. Top draft picks usually take time to sign, and it's rare that the first or second pick(or their agents) don't fight for more money. But, on another note, I do think he should have been the first pick, but he wasn't, having happen this way, I DO believe he should get the kind of money the second pick in the draft should get, not first pick type of money.

spkb25

jesus christ man the guy will sign. it may take a little bit but the man will be in camp in the next two weeks. or right around there. no way he is dumb enough to sit out. and smitty you are f-ing amazing. he donates money and now that isn't good enough. oh it wasn't his and whatever else your point was. when the f... did it become his job to donate money anyway. donating is a choice not a must. my god man people find anything to ***** about. the man is like 20 and we are running around acting as if he needs the perspective of a 50 year old. damn good thing i never had the talent of bush because not one damn person would touch my damn money. kids starving f-them. kids can't play football on their field-to bad. you frigan socialist kill me. the kids a stand up guy and your raggin the dude. he doesn't owe anyone

Your team stinks