Bush Returning to Familiar Position, A-Mac Update, Etc.

TallySaint · 08-18-2006, 09:46 AM

Bush returning to familiar position
He appears to be No. 1 punt returner, but not in preseason

Friday, August 18, 2006
By Jimmy Smith

JACKSON, MISS. -- Each time the Saints' punt return unit lines up in practice, the first player up on the returning end is always tailback Reggie Bush.

That's customarily a clear indication that the player who is first to field the kick could be considered the No. 1 return man.

And while the rookie said Thursday he sees himself filling that role, it's unlikely Saints fans, and Monday night's national television audience, will get to see Bush returning punts against the Dallas Cowboys.

"I don't know if it so much exposing me," Bush said. "But this is preseason. It's a chance for learning. I'm pretty sure they don't want to overwhelm me right now. Just kind of break me in slowly but surely.

"I'm going to get a chance. I've already talked to Coach about it. I'll get a chance to return some punts. It's a process. We're taking it step by step. I'm pretty sure they just don't want to overwhelm me at this point. It will be up to him. And we'll see what happens."

In three years at Southern California, Bush returned 44 punts and scored three touchdowns. His longest punt return last year was 84 yards. Bush also returned kickoffs at USC. He ranks second in Trojans' history in kickoff returns and fifth in punt returns.

Bush is one of 12 players in NCAA history to record more than 2,000 all-purpose yards twice.

During several practices in the past few days, Bush has dropped some catchable passes and audibly chastised himself for the mistakes.

But he said he hasn't dwelled on the ones he has missed.

"Every day is a new day," Bush said. "You try to find different reasons to come out here and improve yourself every day. That's what it's about. Dropping balls is part of practice. I'd rather drop them in practice than in the game.

Story continues....
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08-18-2006, 09:46 AM	#1
TallySaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 1,367	Bush Returning to Familiar Position, A-Mac Update, Etc. Bush returning to familiar position He appears to be No. 1 punt returner, but not in preseason Friday, August 18, 2006 By Jimmy Smith JACKSON, MISS. -- Each time the Saints' punt return unit lines up in practice, the first player up on the returning end is always tailback Reggie Bush. That's customarily a clear indication that the player who is first to field the kick could be considered the No. 1 return man. And while the rookie said Thursday he sees himself filling that role, it's unlikely Saints fans, and Monday night's national television audience, will get to see Bush returning punts against the Dallas Cowboys. "I don't know if it so much exposing me," Bush said. "But this is preseason. It's a chance for learning. I'm pretty sure they don't want to overwhelm me right now. Just kind of break me in slowly but surely. "I'm going to get a chance. I've already talked to Coach about it. I'll get a chance to return some punts. It's a process. We're taking it step by step. I'm pretty sure they just don't want to overwhelm me at this point. It will be up to him. And we'll see what happens." In three years at Southern California, Bush returned 44 punts and scored three touchdowns. His longest punt return last year was 84 yards. Bush also returned kickoffs at USC. He ranks second in Trojans' history in kickoff returns and fifth in punt returns. Bush is one of 12 players in NCAA history to record more than 2,000 all-purpose yards twice. During several practices in the past few days, Bush has dropped some catchable passes and audibly chastised himself for the mistakes. But he said he hasn't dwelled on the ones he has missed. "Every day is a new day," Bush said. "You try to find different reasons to come out here and improve yourself every day. That's what it's about. Dropping balls is part of practice. I'd rather drop them in practice than in the game. Story continues.... http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index...l=1&thispage=2
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