Brees isn't too concerned about Bush not being in camp

SaintFanInATLHELL · 07-29-2006, 09:40 AM

Quote from the Times Picayune:

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...960.xml&coll=1

Was he concerned about Reggie Bush not being in camp?

Not at all.

"It's all part of the process," he said, noting he missed a week and a half of training camp when he was a rookie with the San Diego Chargers, that All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson missed two weeks.

Reports are that he's limiting himself to 80 passes a day at a 55 yard limit but that he has gas in the tank for more.

SFIAH

papz · 07-29-2006, 10:18 AM

Bush is in top shape and form so as conditioning is concerned, we really don't have to worry about that. What he's missing is learning the playbook and building chemistry with his teammates. He's coming from a pro system so in all honesty, I think he'll be fine if he signed midway thru the preseason.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 07-29-2006, 05:41 PM

Papz,

One open question that I asked the forum once before but didn't get a response to is blitz pickup packages. Is Bush expected to be prepared to take on 240 lb linebackers and big fast safeties in the blitz?

SFIAH

papz · 07-29-2006, 05:52 PM

My opinion is that it wouldn't take him that long to make that adjustment because he's been playing for Pete Carroll for the past 3 years. I know he didn't have to block much during college because he was such an intricate part of the offense, but I'm pretty sure Carroll taught him a thing or two. He's big enough, smart enough, and athletic enough to accomplish anything on the field... it might take a couple of games or two, but we aren't expecting him to carry the bulk of the load in the back field as it is. He'll learn a lot from Deuce and Karney on the sidelines. Rookies make mistakes and he'll make his fair share before he takes over full time... next season. If our front line can do their job, it'll make every thing much easier.

patdog · 07-29-2006, 06:37 PM

And the way i see it Bush will be in motion alot so he wouldn't be in blitz pickup much.

papz · 07-29-2006, 08:16 PM

I definately agree with that also.

TallySaint · 07-29-2006, 08:24 PM

"He's big enough, smart enough, and athletic enough...."

".... and people like him".

Sorry. I had a Saturday Night Live moment.

8)

FatiusJeebs · 07-31-2006, 01:00 PM

LOL.....don't forget..."and gosh darn it..." LOL. Nice one Tally.

07-29-2006, 09:40 AM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Brees isn't too concerned about Bush not being in camp Quote from the Times Picayune: http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...960.xml&coll=1 Was he concerned about Reggie Bush not being in camp? Not at all. "It's all part of the process," he said, noting he missed a week and a half of training camp when he was a rookie with the San Diego Chargers, that All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson missed two weeks. Reports are that he's limiting himself to 80 passes a day at a 55 yard limit but that he has gas in the tank for more. SFIAH

07-29-2006, 10:18 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	RE: Brees isn Bush is in top shape and form so as conditioning is concerned, we really don't have to worry about that. What he's missing is learning the playbook and building chemistry with his teammates. He's coming from a pro system so in all honesty, I think he'll be fine if he signed midway thru the preseason.

07-29-2006, 05:41 PM	#3
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	RE: Brees isn Papz, One open question that I asked the forum once before but didn't get a response to is blitz pickup packages. Is Bush expected to be prepared to take on 240 lb linebackers and big fast safeties in the blitz? SFIAH

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	RE: Brees isn My opinion is that it wouldn't take him that long to make that adjustment because he's been playing for Pete Carroll for the past 3 years. I know he didn't have to block much during college because he was such an intricate part of the offense, but I'm pretty sure Carroll taught him a thing or two. He's big enough, smart enough, and athletic enough to accomplish anything on the field... it might take a couple of games or two, but we aren't expecting him to carry the bulk of the load in the back field as it is. He'll learn a lot from Deuce and Karney on the sidelines. Rookies make mistakes and he'll make his fair share before he takes over full time... next season. If our front line can do their job, it'll make every thing much easier.

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patdog 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: westwego La Posts: 194	RE: Brees isn And the way i see it Bush will be in motion alot so he wouldn't be in blitz pickup much.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	RE: Brees isn I definately agree with that also.

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