Reggie Bush

andersen · 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM

Let's leave his college deal out of it. Can he replace Deuce? No. Will Payton find a way to get him in space where he is effective? Probably yes. Do we need a new running back? Yes. Can Pierre Thomas help us? Give him a chance and see. Is Stecker the answer? He can block and make a few plays, but not the long term deal. In the end, Reggie will be happier in New York than here.

Euphoria · 10-09-2007, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by andersen

Let's leave his college deal out of it. Can he replace Deuce? No. Will Payton find a way to get him in space where he is effective? Probably yes. Do we need a new running back? Yes. Can Pierre Thomas help us? Give him a chance and see. Is Stecker the answer? He can block and make a few plays, but not the long term deal. In the end, Reggie will be happier in New York than here.

woo woo woo... So someone saying Reggie isn't a replacement for a feature back such as Deuce???

JOESAM2002 · 10-09-2007, 06:53 PM

There's not many that can replace Deuce if you ask me. But no one is asking him to replace Deuce. They're asking him to be the featured back. Big difference. There's no way you can compare Reggie and Deuce, they're totally different style of runners. So let's compare apples to apples. I can see Reggie being very successful in our offense. Give him some time.

Euphoria · 10-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by JOESAM2002

There's not many that can replace Deuce if you ask me. But no one is asking him to replace Deuce. They're asking him to be the featured back. Big difference. There's no way you can compare Reggie and Deuce, they're totally different style of runners. So let's compare apples to apples. I can see Reggie being very successful in our offense. Give him some time.

I will not argue that Reggie can be successful in New Orleans behing an NFL offensive line or in some capacity other than the featured running back role.

You are correct apples and oranges Deuce/Reggie. Deuce has been more suited to be a featured back but age and all creeping up fast on the Deuce.

JOESAM2002 · 10-09-2007, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I will not argue that Reggie can be successful in New Orleans behing an NFL offensive line or in some capacity other than the featured running back role.

You are correct apples and oranges Deuce/Reggie. Deuce has been more suited to be a featured back but age and all creeping up fast on the Deuce.

His age doesn't bother me nearly as much as his injuries. That scares the hell out of me. We need him or someone of his style, if for no other reason than to compliment Reggie's style. If you put both in the game at the same time they would be scary. It's is hard, however to line up with 3 in the backfield, because I still think Karney needs to be back there blocking for both of them. This team runs the ball much better with Karney blocking.

And by the way I do agre with you that we need help on both lines. I just think there are ways to do it and i'm not sure that the draft is the only way to do it. I feel like trades and free agents are a definite need also. Draftees, I think you have to wait to long for them to pan out. Then it's hit or miss most of the time. After all look at the offensive linemen we'vdrafted in the last few years. Even OUr pro-bowler Brown doesn't know where to line up.

Those are my thoughts on that.

10-09-2007, 06:42 PM	#1
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Reggie Bush Let's leave his college deal out of it. Can he replace Deuce? No. Will Payton find a way to get him in space where he is effective? Probably yes. Do we need a new running back? Yes. Can Pierre Thomas help us? Give him a chance and see. Is Stecker the answer? He can block and make a few plays, but not the long term deal. In the end, Reggie will be happier in New York than here.

10-09-2007, 06:48 PM	#2
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Reggie Bush Originally Posted by andersen Let's leave his college deal out of it. Can he replace Deuce? No. Will Payton find a way to get him in space where he is effective? Probably yes. Do we need a new running back? Yes. Can Pierre Thomas help us? Give him a chance and see. Is Stecker the answer? He can block and make a few plays, but not the long term deal. In the end, Reggie will be happier in New York than here. woo woo woo... So someone saying Reggie isn't a replacement for a feature back such as Deuce???

10-09-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Reggie Bush There's not many that can replace Deuce if you ask me. But no one is asking him to replace Deuce. They're asking him to be the featured back. Big difference. There's no way you can compare Reggie and Deuce, they're totally different style of runners. So let's compare apples to apples. I can see Reggie being very successful in our offense. Give him some time.

10-09-2007, 07:07 PM	#4
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Reggie Bush Originally Posted by JOESAM2002 There's not many that can replace Deuce if you ask me. But no one is asking him to replace Deuce. They're asking him to be the featured back. Big difference. There's no way you can compare Reggie and Deuce, they're totally different style of runners. So let's compare apples to apples. I can see Reggie being very successful in our offense. Give him some time. I will not argue that Reggie can be successful in New Orleans behing an NFL offensive line or in some capacity other than the featured running back role. You are correct apples and oranges Deuce/Reggie. Deuce has been more suited to be a featured back but age and all creeping up fast on the Deuce.

10-09-2007, 07:16 PM	#5
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Reggie Bush Originally Posted by Euphoria I will not argue that Reggie can be successful in New Orleans behing an NFL offensive line or in some capacity other than the featured running back role. You are correct apples and oranges Deuce/Reggie. Deuce has been more suited to be a featured back but age and all creeping up fast on the Deuce. His age doesn't bother me nearly as much as his injuries. That scares the hell out of me. We need him or someone of his style, if for no other reason than to compliment Reggie's style. If you put both in the game at the same time they would be scary. It's is hard, however to line up with 3 in the backfield, because I still think Karney needs to be back there blocking for both of them. This team runs the ball much better with Karney blocking. And by the way I do agre with you that we need help on both lines. I just think there are ways to do it and i'm not sure that the draft is the only way to do it. I feel like trades and free agents are a definite need also. Draftees, I think you have to wait to long for them to pan out. Then it's hit or miss most of the time. After all look at the offensive linemen we'vdrafted in the last few years. Even OUr pro-bowler Brown doesn't know where to line up. Those are my thoughts on that.
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