Reality Check

QBREES9 · 03-19-2008, 09:35 AM

REALITY CHECK- NOLA.com

"I've had plenty of time to reflect," said Bush, who turned 23 this month. "I missed the last four games. That really hurt me because I never really had to miss any games before. I had a lot of time to think and just go through what approach I want to take this year and how I want to go about this year and getting to that elite level of athletes."

That approach is an increased focus on football and the Saints, specifically, throughout the offseason. He arrived for the start of the team's offseason workout program Monday and plans to stay throughout most of the spring and summer.

Last year, Bush spent most of his offseason in Southern California. He stayed dedicated to his training, he said, but he realized it's not the same as being around teammates and coaches every day.

patdog · 03-19-2008, 09:38 AM

It's about Freakin time.

hagan714 · 03-19-2008, 09:39 AM

Receiver David Patten said he doesn't think Bush needed to be humbled because he never carried himself like he was "The Man." But he did say that last season offered a reality check about how difficult it is to succeed in the NFL.

"I think the expectations for him were so high, people were disappointed," Patten said. "But at the same time, he's still a baby. He's still a puppy. He's still learning the game. And whenever he hits his stride, the sky's really the limit."

I love Patten.

foreverfan · 03-19-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by patdog

It's about Freakin time.

Freakin... Such a tastful term. That reminds me...

SaintPauly · 03-19-2008, 10:20 PM

Reminds you of what?

winmill1 · 03-19-2008, 11:30 PM

foreverfan, that cat on your post is what I look like when I try to understand some of your posts lol

foreverfan · 03-19-2008, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by winmill1

foreverfan, that cat on your post is what I look like when I try to understand some of your posts lol

Let me explain.... wait... never mind.

Champ Kind · 03-20-2008, 12:19 AM

Patten is such an all around better teammate than Horn, it's ridiculous.

phatoosdey · 03-20-2008, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Champ Kind

Patten is such an all around better teammate than Horn, it's ridiculous.

I concur! and hopefully the youngsters take note of the difference

SoulStar · 03-20-2008, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by Champ Kind

Patten is such an all around better teammate than Horn, it's ridiculous.

Funny two years ago people would have killed you on this board for that comment, no matter how true it is.

03-19-2008, 09:35 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Reality Check REALITY CHECK- NOLA.com "I've had plenty of time to reflect," said Bush, who turned 23 this month. "I missed the last four games. That really hurt me because I never really had to miss any games before. I had a lot of time to think and just go through what approach I want to take this year and how I want to go about this year and getting to that elite level of athletes." That approach is an increased focus on football and the Saints, specifically, throughout the offseason. He arrived for the start of the team's offseason workout program Monday and plans to stay throughout most of the spring and summer. Last year, Bush spent most of his offseason in Southern California. He stayed dedicated to his training, he said, but he realized it's not the same as being around teammates and coaches every day.
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03-19-2008, 09:38 AM	#2
patdog 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: westwego La Posts: 194	Re: Reality Check It's about Freakin time.

03-19-2008, 09:39 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Reality Check Receiver David Patten said he doesn't think Bush needed to be humbled because he never carried himself like he was "The Man." But he did say that last season offered a reality check about how difficult it is to succeed in the NFL. "I think the expectations for him were so high, people were disappointed," Patten said. "But at the same time, he's still a baby. He's still a puppy. He's still learning the game. And whenever he hits his stride, the sky's really the limit." I love Patten.

03-19-2008, 10:09 AM	#4
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Reality Check Originally Posted by patdog It's about Freakin time. Freakin... Such a tastful term. That reminds me...

03-19-2008, 10:20 PM	#5
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Reality Check Reminds you of what?

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03-19-2008, 11:46 PM	#7
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Reality Check Originally Posted by winmill1 foreverfan, that cat on your post is what I look like when I try to understand some of your posts lol Let me explain.... wait... never mind.

03-20-2008, 12:19 AM	#8
Champ Kind Nachooooooooooo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Shreveport Posts: 71	Re: Reality Check Patten is such an all around better teammate than Horn, it's ridiculous.

03-20-2008, 12:46 AM	#9
phatoosdey Drunkagen Join Date: May 2007 Location: kenner Posts: 356	Re: Reality Check Originally Posted by Champ Kind Patten is such an all around better teammate than Horn, it's ridiculous. I concur! and hopefully the youngsters take note of the difference

03-20-2008, 12:52 AM	#10
SoulStar 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 157	Re: Reality Check Originally Posted by Champ Kind Patten is such an all around better teammate than Horn, it's ridiculous. Funny two years ago people would have killed you on this board for that comment, no matter how true it is.