Decoy or No Decoy

xan · 10-05-2009, 09:38 AM

Opposing teams are driving 6 when Bush lines up in the backfield. Because of this, he's either forced to run E-W, which is death, or in passing situations, he's forced to stay and block rather than be an option out of the backfield. He's shown to be pretty decent at pass protection, but that's not a very good reason to pay this guy close to top 5 rb money.

Bush earns $2.6 million this season and is supposed to earn $8.0 million in 2010.

$8.0 MILLION.

I'm not a detractor, but I am a value based asset investor. What's ya'll read on this for next season?

bobad · 10-05-2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by xan

Opposing teams are driving 6 when Bush lines up in the backfield. Because of this, he's either forced to run E-W, which is death, or in passing situations, he's forced to stay and block rather than be an option out of the backfield. He's shown to be pretty decent at pass protection, but that's not a very good reason to pay this guy close to top 5 rb money.

Bush earns $2.6 million this season and is supposed to earn $8.0 million in 2010.

$8.0 MILLION.

I'm not a detractor, but I am a value based asset investor. What's ya'll read on this for next season?

Not a cap expert, but I do know we have 4 or 5 key players to sign. This includes Pierre, Lance, and (gulp!) Sharper. I expect for Sharper to get an extension any day.

So it's looking bad for Reggie unless he turns it around quickly.

exile · 10-05-2009, 10:10 AM

Besides the fumble I thought that Bush has a pretty good game. There were a few runs/catches that he made where he got past the corner and if it was Pierre it probably wouldn't have happened.

Pierre did fumble which has been mentioned and Mike Bell had a very costly fumble against Detroit. It happens.

Bush isn't Barry Sanders but he gets more yards than he gets credit for gaining. I think he stays around for awhile.

DblBogey · 10-05-2009, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by exile

Besides the fumble I thought that Bush has a pretty good game. There were a few runs/catches that he made where he got past the corner and if it was Pierre it probably wouldn't have happened.

Pierre did fumble which has been mentioned and Mike Bell had a very costly fumble against Detroit. It happens.

Bush isn't Barry Sanders but he gets more yards than he gets credit for gaining. I think he stays around for awhile.

Now that I have been overcome with a calmer mindset I think I know why it is very difficult seeing Reggie faltering. It all boils down to expectations. Our expectations of what RB are is dramatically different than that of PT23 or Bell. The fact is we/I bought into the hype that came with RB and I just have not seen it nor has he lived up to my expectations. I either have to lower my expectations or RB has to raise his bar. Not sure but one of them has to happen.

10-05-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Decoy or No Decoy Opposing teams are driving 6 when Bush lines up in the backfield. Because of this, he's either forced to run E-W, which is death, or in passing situations, he's forced to stay and block rather than be an option out of the backfield. He's shown to be pretty decent at pass protection, but that's not a very good reason to pay this guy close to top 5 rb money. Bush earns $2.6 million this season and is supposed to earn $8.0 million in 2010. $8.0 MILLION. I'm not a detractor, but I am a value based asset investor. What's ya'll read on this for next season?
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10-05-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Decoy or No Decoy Originally Posted by xan Opposing teams are driving 6 when Bush lines up in the backfield. Because of this, he's either forced to run E-W, which is death, or in passing situations, he's forced to stay and block rather than be an option out of the backfield. He's shown to be pretty decent at pass protection, but that's not a very good reason to pay this guy close to top 5 rb money. Bush earns $2.6 million this season and is supposed to earn $8.0 million in 2010. $8.0 MILLION. I'm not a detractor, but I am a value based asset investor. What's ya'll read on this for next season? Not a cap expert, but I do know we have 4 or 5 key players to sign. This includes Pierre, Lance, and (gulp!) Sharper. I expect for Sharper to get an extension any day. So it's looking bad for Reggie unless he turns it around quickly.
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10-05-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Decoy or No Decoy Besides the fumble I thought that Bush has a pretty good game. There were a few runs/catches that he made where he got past the corner and if it was Pierre it probably wouldn't have happened. Pierre did fumble which has been mentioned and Mike Bell had a very costly fumble against Detroit. It happens. Bush isn't Barry Sanders but he gets more yards than he gets credit for gaining. I think he stays around for awhile.
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10-05-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
DblBogey 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 538	Re: Decoy or No Decoy Originally Posted by exile Besides the fumble I thought that Bush has a pretty good game. There were a few runs/catches that he made where he got past the corner and if it was Pierre it probably wouldn't have happened. Pierre did fumble which has been mentioned and Mike Bell had a very costly fumble against Detroit. It happens. Bush isn't Barry Sanders but he gets more yards than he gets credit for gaining. I think he stays around for awhile. Now that I have been overcome with a calmer mindset I think I know why it is very difficult seeing Reggie faltering. It all boils down to expectations. Our expectations of what RB are is dramatically different than that of PT23 or Bell. The fact is we/I bought into the hype that came with RB and I just have not seen it nor has he lived up to my expectations. I either have to lower my expectations or RB has to raise his bar. Not sure but one of them has to happen.
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