ESPN Insider's take on Saints selection of Bush

jnormand · 04-29-2006, 12:06 PM

2. New Orleans Saints
The pick: Reggie Bush, RB, USC
Scouts take: The Saints certainly have greater needs than running back, and trading down appeared to be the right move. However, it would have been the right move only if they could have gotten good value for Bush, who has the burst to consistently turn the corner, an impressive second gear and a freakish ability to make people miss in the open field. With no one ready to break the bank in a trade, the Saints had no choice but to draft Bush.

The good news for New Orleans is that Bush is a good fit for the Saints. With Deuce McAllister on the roster, the undersized Bush won't have to carry a heavy workload, reducing the chances he could get hurt or wear down in his first 16-game season. In addition, Bush is an explosive slot receiver who can keep defenses off-balance by going in motion out of the backfield.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...odd&id=2426528

Well, I guess we have a great 2 back tandum this year...at least.

04-29-2006, 12:06 PM	#1
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,736	ESPN Insider's take on Saints selection of Bush 2. New Orleans Saints The pick: Reggie Bush, RB, USC Scouts take: The Saints certainly have greater needs than running back, and trading down appeared to be the right move. However, it would have been the right move only if they could have gotten good value for Bush, who has the burst to consistently turn the corner, an impressive second gear and a freakish ability to make people miss in the open field. With no one ready to break the bank in a trade, the Saints had no choice but to draft Bush. The good news for New Orleans is that Bush is a good fit for the Saints. With Deuce McAllister on the roster, the undersized Bush won't have to carry a heavy workload, reducing the chances he could get hurt or wear down in his first 16-game season. In addition, Bush is an explosive slot receiver who can keep defenses off-balance by going in motion out of the backfield. http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...odd&id=2426528 Well, I guess we have a great 2 back tandum this year...at least.