Another Reggie Bush thread

MatthewT · 11-12-2009, 07:06 PM

Maybe the guy is starting to feel healthy again? You know he has been banged up his entire career so far. As for punt returns, I really can't pin that on him. The Saints special teams is pretty bad this year. I do think he is getting fewer opportunities because of the other guys who have stepped it up, guys like Shockey, Bell, and Thomas. Keep him around 10 touches so he can stay healthy seems to be a pretty smart thing. As far as what the future holds, who really knows. For now I will just enjoy and hope for the best!

bobad · 11-12-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by hitta

You know, most people are talking about how Reggie will never be an every down back or whatever.

I would never say that, because one little tweak, and Reggie may have to be an every down back for most of a game.

It's great to have 3 capable backs on the 47, and another on the 53.

Rugby Saint II · 11-12-2009, 07:43 PM

Reggie does seem to be attacking the defense a lot more lately, yes I think that Bell and PT are rubbing off on him. It won't be long before his breakout game...hen could sure use one.

emteejae · 11-12-2009, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

you know its funny, his last few runs, he has been in attack mode style, but
they've been outside passes with a lone defender, and I was hoping he'd dance a little on those.

Exactly. I hear people complain about his "dancing" but there is a time and place where thats a good idea. The problem lies in him doing that instead of lowering his shoulder and getting the couple extra 1st down yards when thats what the situation calls for

Memnoch_TP · 11-12-2009, 11:16 PM

Yeah, he has not been a detriment to the team for a while. Maybe he is finally getting it.

Euphoria · 11-12-2009, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by emteejae

Exactly. I hear people complain about his "dancing" but there is a time and place where thats a good idea. The problem lies in him doing that instead of lowering his shoulder and getting the couple extra 1st down yards when thats what the situation calls for

It was more of not reading his blocks properly and the fumbles. Carrying the ball wrecklessly.

rich006 · 11-13-2009, 06:18 AM

His contribution is not just in rushing and catching passes. He has been very solid in pass protection and he may have saved a TD on the Chris Gamble INT return. It does seem like the light bulb has come back on with the rushing and the punt returns like it was on last year before he was hurt. I hope he will break one soon.

Bottom line: he's not the best pure runner on the team but he is a very versatile football player and exciting to watch.

Crusader · 11-13-2009, 12:25 PM

Remember he sat out most of camp and preseason. I'm not at all surprised he had a slow start this year.

11-12-2009, 07:06 PM	#11
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Maybe the guy is starting to feel healthy again? You know he has been banged up his entire career so far. As for punt returns, I really can't pin that on him. The Saints special teams is pretty bad this year. I do think he is getting fewer opportunities because of the other guys who have stepped it up, guys like Shockey, Bell, and Thomas. Keep him around 10 touches so he can stay healthy seems to be a pretty smart thing. As far as what the future holds, who really knows. For now I will just enjoy and hope for the best!

11-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#12
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Originally Posted by hitta You know, most people are talking about how Reggie will never be an every down back or whatever. I would never say that, because one little tweak, and Reggie may have to be an every down back for most of a game. It's great to have 3 capable backs on the 47, and another on the 53.
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11-12-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Reggie does seem to be attacking the defense a lot more lately, yes I think that Bell and PT are rubbing off on him. It won't be long before his breakout game...hen could sure use one.

11-12-2009, 10:30 PM	#14
emteejae 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlottesvile, Va Posts: 109	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Originally Posted by skymike you know its funny, his last few runs, he has been in attack mode style, but they've been outside passes with a lone defender, and I was hoping he'd dance a little on those. Exactly. I hear people complain about his "dancing" but there is a time and place where thats a good idea. The problem lies in him doing that instead of lowering his shoulder and getting the couple extra 1st down yards when thats what the situation calls for

11-12-2009, 11:16 PM	#15
Memnoch_TP Logic Troll Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 565	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Yeah, he has not been a detriment to the team for a while. Maybe he is finally getting it.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Originally Posted by emteejae Exactly. I hear people complain about his "dancing" but there is a time and place where thats a good idea. The problem lies in him doing that instead of lowering his shoulder and getting the couple extra 1st down yards when thats what the situation calls for It was more of not reading his blocks properly and the fumbles. Carrying the ball wrecklessly.

11-13-2009, 06:18 AM	#17
rich006 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 335	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread His contribution is not just in rushing and catching passes. He has been very solid in pass protection and he may have saved a TD on the Chris Gamble INT return. It does seem like the light bulb has come back on with the rushing and the punt returns like it was on last year before he was hurt. I hope he will break one soon. Bottom line: he's not the best pure runner on the team but he is a very versatile football player and exciting to watch.
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11-13-2009, 12:25 PM	#18
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Another Reggie Bush thread Remember he sat out most of camp and preseason. I'm not at all surprised he had a slow start this year.