****Will Bush sign soon?****
 

I haven't heard anything going on with Bush & Saints about his contract.
I hope they get it done soon, camp starts July 28th.

RE: ****Will Bush sign soon?****
 

I don't think there will be that much of a problem - atleast, I hope not.

Re: RE: ****Will Bush sign soon?****
 

I agree but it sure will put every ones mind at ease once they get the contract signed.
The sooner the better I say..

RE: Re: RE: ****Will Bush sign soon?****
 

When i watched him on the Budwieser Hot Seat on espn or what ever it is 6 pack of questions They asked him about the contract ....... HE IS ASKING 4 #1 type money..... he wants more than Ronnie Brown and he was #2 last year ........ Pay him his money i dont want him to holdout it will mess things up.....

RE: Re: RE: ****Will Bush sign soon?****
 

Can you say camp hold out? If he doesn't sign until preseason I wouldn't be surprised at all... said that the moment he was drafted.

Re: RE: Re: RE: ****Will Bush sign soon?****
 

I agree, pay him the money and let's get ready for football.

I believe that Bush will sign before camp for 2 reasons:
First, I think that anyone that does this much for the community BEFORE he signs will
not be a hold out.
Secondly, I think Benson won't go cheap this time.
He knows that this kid is one of the best things to happen to this franchise during his tenure.
IMO
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On ESPN they were floating the rumor that Bush was asking for an 8% increase over what the #2 received last year. They said that was a fair markup, and fair market value. They also said he wanted to keep it hush hush so as not to become a distraction. This was said on a program, so I can't post a link.

I have read about that 8% increse too but sorry to say I can't remember where.

As with any contract, I would say the biggest issue is probably guaranteed money, or at least incentives that are very likely to be earned. The total dollar value of the contract means very little. I do not think Benson is going to low ball him. Benson does have a reputation of being a little bit cheap, in his defense I will say he normally does the right thing with the stars of his teams. He pretty much demonstrated that throughout his tenure as owner.