Bushrod making a name for himself

QBREES9 · 10-21-2009, 12:22 AM

Losing a Pro Bowl left tackle for the season should be a devastating blow to an offense.

The Rams weren't the same when Orlando Pace would get hurt, and the Seahawks offense has struggled to recover from Walter Jones' recent injury problems. So when the Saints lost Jamaal Brown before the 2009 season even started, there was legitimate worry throughout Who Dat nation.

Enter Jermon Bushrod.

The massive 6'5, 315-pound third-year player has ably filled Brown's shoes. According to SI's Peter King, Bushrod didn't allow a single pressure from Osi Umenyiora in New Orleans' win over the Giants Sunday. The guys at FootballOutsiders think Bushrod is arguably playing better than Brown did.

Bushrod, his unheralded teammates, and Drew Brees' quick release have all helped keep the Saints MVP candidate upright all season. Brees has been sacked only four times.

"The offensive line has been awesome," Brees said. "Look at what they've done protecting me the last few years, and now you throw in the balance of the running game. It's a direct correlation how that front five is playing for us."

Bushrod is playing so well, perhaps he'll keep the job. Brown is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

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Euphoria · 10-21-2009, 12:36 AM

AWESOME JOB against the Giants thats for sure!!!

D_it_up · 10-21-2009, 12:40 AM

I think Bushrod has made the decision to re-sign or not re-sign Brown after the season easier. He has been outstanding. Brown could have found his way out of New Orleans.

Crusader · 10-21-2009, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

I think Bushrod has made the decision to re-sign or not re-sign Brown after the season easier. He has been outstanding. Brown could have found his way out of New Orleans.

Or to the RT position. But there we have Stinchcomb performing well so... But I'd rather see us resigning Brown and trading him down the line.

foreverfan · 10-21-2009, 04:42 AM

How long is Brown signed for? He'd make good trade bait.

MatthewT · 10-21-2009, 06:13 AM

Brown is in the last year of his contract, probably won't be back.

SmashMouth · 10-21-2009, 06:39 AM

Before the server crashed, there was a thread or two on this...... many of you were skeptical on how well he would perform. While Brown was good, I, for one, do not miss all of the holding calls we used to get when Brown was in there. Can Brown play center when he returns? Perhaps he can backup our entire OLine. Or trade him for a star DT or LB.

CantonLegend · 10-21-2009, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Before the server crashed, there was a thread or two on this...... many of you were skeptical on how well he would perform. While Brown was good, I, for one, do not miss all of the holding calls we used to get when Brown was in there. Can Brown play center when he returns? Perhaps he can backup our entire OLine. Or trade him for a star DT or LB.

lol i remember a thread kind of like this one but it ended with papz standing over a bloody cantonlegend

Cruize · 10-21-2009, 06:52 AM

It's a simple choice. Let Brown go. He's not a great player who now has serious injury concerns and is looking for a big payday. Bushrod has more than proven he can do the job. The Saints seem beter in the run game without Brown. Plus, Strief can handle the job as well. And for of the ones who say "Bushrod always gets help." Yes, he gets help. As do all LT's against the better LE's in the league. And percentage wise, yes, he may get more help than an established veteran. Partly due to his inexperience and partly because of how opposing defensive coordinators may try to attack him as the possible weak link on the line. But, to me, he has shown no reason why he can't handle the job so far.

BIGEASY504 · 10-21-2009, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

It's a simple choice. Let Brown go. He's not a great player who now has serious injury concerns and is looking for a big payday. Bushrod has more than proven he can do the job. The Saints seem beter in the run game without Brown. Plus, Strief can handle the job as well. And for of the ones who say "Bushrod always gets help." Yes, he gets help. As do all LT's against the better LE's in the league. And percentage wise, yes, he may get more help than an established veteran. Partly due to his inexperience and partly because of how opposing defensive coordinators may try to attack him as the possible weak link on the line. But, to me, he has shown no reason why he can't handle the job so far.

Bushrod does get help BUT he was one on one with OSI majority of the time and did a excellent job, I don't think OSI got close to Brees. If Brown is not traded he should move back to his natural position - right tackle. With Stinch and Strief as back up than the line will be pro bowlers for sure

10-21-2009, 12:22 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Bushrod making a name for himself Losing a Pro Bowl left tackle for the season should be a devastating blow to an offense. The Rams weren't the same when Orlando Pace would get hurt, and the Seahawks offense has struggled to recover from Walter Jones' recent injury problems. So when the Saints lost Jamaal Brown before the 2009 season even started, there was legitimate worry throughout Who Dat nation. Enter Jermon Bushrod. The massive 6'5, 315-pound third-year player has ably filled Brown's shoes. According to SI's Peter King, Bushrod didn't allow a single pressure from Osi Umenyiora in New Orleans' win over the Giants Sunday. The guys at FootballOutsiders think Bushrod is arguably playing better than Brown did. Bushrod, his unheralded teammates, and Drew Brees' quick release have all helped keep the Saints MVP candidate upright all season. Brees has been sacked only four times. "The offensive line has been awesome," Brees said. "Look at what they've done protecting me the last few years, and now you throw in the balance of the running game. It's a direct correlation how that front five is playing for us." Bushrod is playing so well, perhaps he'll keep the job. Brown is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Linkback: Bushrod making a name for himself \| ProFootballTalk.com Attached Thumbnails
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10-21-2009, 12:36 AM	#2
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself AWESOME JOB against the Giants thats for sure!!!

10-21-2009, 12:40 AM	#3
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself I think Bushrod has made the decision to re-sign or not re-sign Brown after the season easier. He has been outstanding. Brown could have found his way out of New Orleans.

10-21-2009, 01:03 AM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself Originally Posted by D_it_up I think Bushrod has made the decision to re-sign or not re-sign Brown after the season easier. He has been outstanding. Brown could have found his way out of New Orleans. Or to the RT position. But there we have Stinchcomb performing well so... But I'd rather see us resigning Brown and trading him down the line.

10-21-2009, 04:42 AM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself How long is Brown signed for? He'd make good trade bait.

10-21-2009, 06:13 AM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself Brown is in the last year of his contract, probably won't be back.

10-21-2009, 06:39 AM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,803 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself Before the server crashed, there was a thread or two on this...... many of you were skeptical on how well he would perform. While Brown was good, I, for one, do not miss all of the holding calls we used to get when Brown was in there. Can Brown play center when he returns? Perhaps he can backup our entire OLine. Or trade him for a star DT or LB.

10-21-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself Originally Posted by SmashMouth Before the server crashed, there was a thread or two on this...... many of you were skeptical on how well he would perform. While Brown was good, I, for one, do not miss all of the holding calls we used to get when Brown was in there. Can Brown play center when he returns? Perhaps he can backup our entire OLine. Or trade him for a star DT or LB. lol i remember a thread kind of like this one but it ended with papz standing over a bloody cantonlegend

10-21-2009, 06:52 AM	#9
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself It's a simple choice. Let Brown go. He's not a great player who now has serious injury concerns and is looking for a big payday. Bushrod has more than proven he can do the job. The Saints seem beter in the run game without Brown. Plus, Strief can handle the job as well. And for of the ones who say "Bushrod always gets help." Yes, he gets help. As do all LT's against the better LE's in the league. And percentage wise, yes, he may get more help than an established veteran. Partly due to his inexperience and partly because of how opposing defensive coordinators may try to attack him as the possible weak link on the line. But, to me, he has shown no reason why he can't handle the job so far.
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10-21-2009, 10:10 AM	#10
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Re: Bushrod making a name for himself Originally Posted by Cruize It's a simple choice. Let Brown go. He's not a great player who now has serious injury concerns and is looking for a big payday. Bushrod has more than proven he can do the job. The Saints seem beter in the run game without Brown. Plus, Strief can handle the job as well. And for of the ones who say "Bushrod always gets help." Yes, he gets help. As do all LT's against the better LE's in the league. And percentage wise, yes, he may get more help than an established veteran. Partly due to his inexperience and partly because of how opposing defensive coordinators may try to attack him as the possible weak link on the line. But, to me, he has shown no reason why he can't handle the job so far. Bushrod does get help BUT he was one on one with OSI majority of the time and did a excellent job, I don't think OSI got close to Brees. If Brown is not traded he should move back to his natural position - right tackle. With Stinch and Strief as back up than the line will be pro bowlers for sure
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