Happier, but still not happy

WillMacKenzie · 11-06-2007, 04:43 PM

Face it, we lost to the Panthers...and that is simply an unpardonable sin.

papz · 11-06-2007, 05:24 PM

Plus, I want to see Reggie Bush lower his shoulder pads and drive into a cornerback just once rather than prance in fear out of bounds. He might inspire our O-Line to lower their pads for runs between the tackles.

I remember debating a lot of people about this during his rookie season. He shys away from contact... something that really irks me. He needs to lower his shoulder and gain those extra yards rather than running out of bounds all the time. At USC, you use to see him run the side lines and cut back into the field exploding for big plays. This is an element in Reggie's game he needs to rediscover.

Please if anyone wants to talk about we need to keep him healthy, unnecessary contact, we already got the first down, yadda yadda mumbo jumbo... don't waste your breathe on me.

WillMacKenzie · 11-06-2007, 05:37 PM

It irks me to no end the way Reggie runs. Nobody wants a Marvin Harrison at running back. Bush has enough speed and shiftiness to make the cuts necessary for those game changing runs - but he continues to run directly sideways instead of north. Darren McFadden anyone?

Euphoria · 11-06-2007, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I remember debating a lot of people about this during his rookie season. He shys away from contact... something that really irks me. He needs to lower his shoulder and gain those extra yards rather than running out of bounds all the time. At USC, you use to see him run the side lines and cut back into the field exploding for big plays. This is an element in Reggie's game he needs to rediscover.

Please if anyone wants to talk about we need to keep him healthy, unnecessary contact, we already got the first down, yadda yadda mumbo jumbo... don't waste your breathe on me.

LOL, I agree with you... John Madden also agrees with you. There is this new trend where RB's get what they can and get out of bounds. There is a theory in thinking that it will prolong there life span in the NFL, by taking less hits and unecessary abuse. "Get what you can and then go down/out of bounds". I can agree with it to a degree but you are right there have been some obvious plays where he should have lowered and take the etra 2-3 yards even as you dive to the ground for it but instead runs right out of bounds.

Euphoria · 11-06-2007, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

It irks me to no end the way Reggie runs. Nobody wants a Marvin Harrison at running back. Bush has enough speed and shiftiness to make the cuts necessary for those game changing runs - but he continues to run directly sideways instead of north. Darren McFadden anyone?

Barry Sanders also to his credit ran north/south/east/west. Using your ****iness also means running east/west as well. Bush really isn't a power runner. I know I'll get slammed for that comment but come on he isnt built as a power runner he is a slasher-speed guy. A RETURN MAN gone RB.

WhoDat205 · 11-06-2007, 05:48 PM

He's not a power runner, but he does (in italics so you know it's for real) lower his shoulder for the tough yards these days (underlined for added emphasis).

cadilacin · 11-06-2007, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by trynaBaFan

I'm sure St. Louis has a forum. Why don't you go hang out there if it is so bad to be a Saints fan? I've had decades of bad, and I'm ready to celebrate the good. I repeat what I said in an earlier post "I don't want to hear it!!!"

side note....

Your Avatar is BEAST.

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iceshack149 · 11-06-2007, 06:49 PM

I think that I speak for most people when I say "Why in the world is PT not in there?" Make him the primary rb and move Bush all over the place. Put Stecker in for third downs.

wheelman · 11-06-2007, 07:07 PM

It must be PT's pass blocking. Remember, that is usually the most difficult aspect of the pro game for rookies to pick up on.

11-06-2007, 04:43 PM	#21
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Happier, but still not happy Face it, we lost to the Panthers...and that is simply an unpardonable sin.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,743	Re: Happier, but still not happy Plus, I want to see Reggie Bush lower his shoulder pads and drive into a cornerback just once rather than prance in fear out of bounds. He might inspire our O-Line to lower their pads for runs between the tackles. I remember debating a lot of people about this during his rookie season. He shys away from contact... something that really irks me. He needs to lower his shoulder and gain those extra yards rather than running out of bounds all the time. At USC, you use to see him run the side lines and cut back into the field exploding for big plays. This is an element in Reggie's game he needs to rediscover. Please if anyone wants to talk about we need to keep him healthy, unnecessary contact, we already got the first down, yadda yadda mumbo jumbo... don't waste your breathe on me.
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11-06-2007, 05:37 PM	#23
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Happier, but still not happy It irks me to no end the way Reggie runs. Nobody wants a Marvin Harrison at running back. Bush has enough speed and shiftiness to make the cuts necessary for those game changing runs - but he continues to run directly sideways instead of north. Darren McFadden anyone?

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Happier, but still not happy Originally Posted by papz I remember debating a lot of people about this during his rookie season. He shys away from contact... something that really irks me. He needs to lower his shoulder and gain those extra yards rather than running out of bounds all the time. At USC, you use to see him run the side lines and cut back into the field exploding for big plays. This is an element in Reggie's game he needs to rediscover. Please if anyone wants to talk about we need to keep him healthy, unnecessary contact, we already got the first down, yadda yadda mumbo jumbo... don't waste your breathe on me. LOL, I agree with you... John Madden also agrees with you. There is this new trend where RB's get what they can and get out of bounds. There is a theory in thinking that it will prolong there life span in the NFL, by taking less hits and unecessary abuse. "Get what you can and then go down/out of bounds". I can agree with it to a degree but you are right there have been some obvious plays where he should have lowered and take the etra 2-3 yards even as you dive to the ground for it but instead runs right out of bounds.
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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Happier, but still not happy Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie It irks me to no end the way Reggie runs. Nobody wants a Marvin Harrison at running back. Bush has enough speed and shiftiness to make the cuts necessary for those game changing runs - but he continues to run directly sideways instead of north. Darren McFadden anyone? Barry Sanders also to his credit ran north/south/east/west. Using your ****iness also means running east/west as well. Bush really isn't a power runner. I know I'll get slammed for that comment but come on he isnt built as a power runner he is a slasher-speed guy. A RETURN MAN gone RB.

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WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Happier, but still not happy He's not a power runner, but he does (in italics so you know it's for real) lower his shoulder for the tough yards these days (underlined for added emphasis).

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cadilacin "Real Talk" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 148	Re: Happier, but still not happy Originally Posted by trynaBaFan I'm sure St. Louis has a forum. Why don't you go hang out there if it is so bad to be a Saints fan? I've had decades of bad, and I'm ready to celebrate the good. I repeat what I said in an earlier post "I don't want to hear it!!!" side note.... Your Avatar is BEAST. You should post MORE...just so i can see it.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,254 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Happier, but still not happy I think that I speak for most people when I say "Why in the world is PT not in there?" Make him the primary rb and move Bush all over the place. Put Stecker in for third downs.

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wheelman Sammich Lover Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 682	Re: Happier, but still not happy It must be PT's pass blocking. Remember, that is usually the most difficult aspect of the pro game for rookies to pick up on.
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