The Truth About Reggie

dasaints26 · 03-17-2008, 09:31 PM

According to that Yahoo thing Reggies value was gaining 998 yds in 12 games. Not the focal point of an offense but good enough for 80 yds a game some of which he might have been hurt. With Reggies 73 catches and his 5.7 YPC he was not utilized correctly. Alot of those catches were thrown to him at the line of scrimage as a dump-off for Brees. I'm sure those LBs were happy to see Bush standing at the line waiting for that pass instead of running past them getting into open space.
Just like many teams in the NFL our offense is not just a one-man show. We have alot of weapons and alot of ways to spread the field and Bush greatly helps with that. If we ever get to see that play action fake to Deuce with Reggie being covered by a LB with the pass being thrown to Reggie while he is on the move it will be worth the price of admission.
I think about that pass against the Bears in the NFC championship game and they should try a play like that every game. I dont know the numbers but he has caught alot of passes in his 2 years and that has to be included like Westbrook when you look at his value. Reggie you can run him and call any pass route then have him do it that is his value.

BRSaintsFan · 03-17-2008, 10:22 PM

He will develop. The thing that I have not seen mentioned about Reggie is that defenses must devise schemes to limit him even last year when he had a sub par season. I think this is a big contribution to what makes our passing game even better. You must account for Bush whenever he is on the field or risk a home run play. You must commit defenders to him and in addition, defenders tend to gravitate to Reggie. This opens up room for Colston to bully around CBs and for Patten to get open. It gives Brees more time and limits the blitz schemes you can play against us. You can not afford to blitz too often and leave Reggie open in the flat. We all know he has the talent and I think he has the heart. He is still a kid and needs to learn to deal with the pressure and criticism put upon him. And most importantly, he needs to learn that he does not need to win the game by himself. He does not need to look for the big play each and every touch he has. Patience is a virtue that Reggie needs to and will learn.

pakowitz · 03-17-2008, 10:55 PM

reggies going to blow up this year and when it happens, all the critics better stay off the bandwagon!

QBREES9 · 03-18-2008, 07:57 AM

Payton also mentioned that in discussions with RB Reggie Bush, he expects Bush to be a regular in this year’s program. Last season Bush split time between his West Coast home and New Orleans. News that evidently pleased Payton, “He (Reggie) is planning on being involved in all of our off-season, which is good and encouraging. I think it’s important for him and for all running backs, with the pounding they take, to be real diligent in the weight room.”

foreverfan · 03-18-2008, 08:56 AM

Thumbs Up Reggie....

B_Dub_Saint · 03-18-2008, 09:34 AM

http://blackandgold.com/forums/new-o...ut-2-vids.html

Check out the second vid and tell me if you think reggie was a good idea. Hell yea he was, hes not just a back or reciever or a decoy. Hes everything, all the above. Just an all around offensive weapon!!!

bobcat4u2 · 03-18-2008, 12:51 PM

i feel we do not have the power blocking off.line to properly use bush.
with true power blockers,it would be much easier for him to get loose.
the line blocking had a lot to do with marshall faulk's sucess with st. louis.
we have good pass blockers but not much in run blocking

Euphoria · 03-18-2008, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by bobcat4u2

i feel we do not have the power blocking off.line to properly use bush.
with true power blockers,it would be much easier for him to get loose.
the line blocking had a lot to do with marshall faulk's sucess with st. louis.
we have good pass blockers but not much in run blocking

You are totally on to something here. The O-line I feel is very suspect. If it wasn't for Brees, quick release and smarts I think that O-line would be horrible.

Faine missed to many damn blocks on running plays causing Reggie to get blown up. But Faine is gone... YEAH!

saintsfan1976 · 03-18-2008, 02:17 PM

Okay Euph - I'm with you on all points. Let me be more clear in that I feel Reggie was thrown into a situation he wasn't ready/meant for:FEATURE BACK.

Euphoria · 03-18-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Okay Euph - I'm with you on all points. Let me be more clear in that I feel Reggie was thrown into a situation he wasn't ready/meant for:FEATURE BACK.

I agree with you as well "MENT". He never was a feature back and why should anyone just assume he will be. We got what we drafted a role player who can go in the game and try and make a difference at a particular position at a given time thats it.

I also thing he will bet better with a dominant line.

03-17-2008, 09:31 PM	#1
dasaints26 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167	Re: The Truth About Reggie According to that Yahoo thing Reggies value was gaining 998 yds in 12 games. Not the focal point of an offense but good enough for 80 yds a game some of which he might have been hurt. With Reggies 73 catches and his 5.7 YPC he was not utilized correctly. Alot of those catches were thrown to him at the line of scrimage as a dump-off for Brees. I'm sure those LBs were happy to see Bush standing at the line waiting for that pass instead of running past them getting into open space. Just like many teams in the NFL our offense is not just a one-man show. We have alot of weapons and alot of ways to spread the field and Bush greatly helps with that. If we ever get to see that play action fake to Deuce with Reggie being covered by a LB with the pass being thrown to Reggie while he is on the move it will be worth the price of admission. I think about that pass against the Bears in the NFC championship game and they should try a play like that every game. I dont know the numbers but he has caught alot of passes in his 2 years and that has to be included like Westbrook when you look at his value. Reggie you can run him and call any pass route then have him do it that is his value.
dasaints26 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 167

03-17-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: The Truth About Reggie He will develop. The thing that I have not seen mentioned about Reggie is that defenses must devise schemes to limit him even last year when he had a sub par season. I think this is a big contribution to what makes our passing game even better. You must account for Bush whenever he is on the field or risk a home run play. You must commit defenders to him and in addition, defenders tend to gravitate to Reggie. This opens up room for Colston to bully around CBs and for Patten to get open. It gives Brees more time and limits the blitz schemes you can play against us. You can not afford to blitz too often and leave Reggie open in the flat. We all know he has the talent and I think he has the heart. He is still a kid and needs to learn to deal with the pressure and criticism put upon him. And most importantly, he needs to learn that he does not need to win the game by himself. He does not need to look for the big play each and every touch he has. Patience is a virtue that Reggie needs to and will learn.

03-17-2008, 10:55 PM	#3
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: The Truth About Reggie reggies going to blow up this year and when it happens, all the critics better stay off the bandwagon!

03-18-2008, 07:57 AM	#4
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: The Truth About Reggie Payton also mentioned that in discussions with RB Reggie Bush, he expects Bush to be a regular in this year’s program. Last season Bush split time between his West Coast home and New Orleans. News that evidently pleased Payton, “He (Reggie) is planning on being involved in all of our off-season, which is good and encouraging. I think it’s important for him and for all running backs, with the pounding they take, to be real diligent in the weight room.”

03-18-2008, 08:56 AM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: The Truth About Reggie Thumbs Up Reggie....

03-18-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Truth About Reggie http://blackandgold.com/forums/new-o...ut-2-vids.html Check out the second vid and tell me if you think reggie was a good idea. Hell yea he was, hes not just a back or reciever or a decoy. Hes everything, all the above. Just an all around offensive weapon!!!

03-18-2008, 12:51 PM	#7
bobcat4u2 Registered Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 71	Re: The Truth About Reggie i feel we do not have the power blocking off.line to properly use bush. with true power blockers,it would be much easier for him to get loose. the line blocking had a lot to do with marshall faulk's sucess with st. louis. we have good pass blockers but not much in run blocking
bobcat4u2 Registered Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 71

03-18-2008, 01:43 PM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: The Truth About Reggie Originally Posted by bobcat4u2 i feel we do not have the power blocking off.line to properly use bush. with true power blockers,it would be much easier for him to get loose. the line blocking had a lot to do with marshall faulk's sucess with st. louis. we have good pass blockers but not much in run blocking You are totally on to something here. The O-line I feel is very suspect. If it wasn't for Brees, quick release and smarts I think that O-line would be horrible. Faine missed to many damn blocks on running plays causing Reggie to get blown up. But Faine is gone... YEAH!

03-18-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,022 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The Truth About Reggie Okay Euph - I'm with you on all points. Let me be more clear in that I feel Reggie was thrown into a situation he wasn't ready/meant for:FEATURE BACK.

03-18-2008, 05:05 PM	#10
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: The Truth About Reggie Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Okay Euph - I'm with you on all points. Let me be more clear in that I feel Reggie was thrown into a situation he wasn't ready/meant for:FEATURE BACK. I agree with you as well "MENT". He never was a feature back and why should anyone just assume he will be. We got what we drafted a role player who can go in the game and try and make a difference at a particular position at a given time thats it. I also thing he will bet better with a dominant line.