Reggie Bush by the numbers

WhoDat!656 · 07-11-2011, 06:22 PM

Reggie Bush by the Numbers: An Empirical Overview of Bush's Career | Bleacher Report

Danno · 07-11-2011, 06:30 PM

Way too many people compare Saints with Reggie versus Saints without Reggie.

A better comparison would be comparing the Saints with Reggie versus the Saints with another running back we could acquire for his salary, or even his actual value.

A 53 man Saints team with Reggie is obviously better than a 52 man team without a top replacement at his position.

WhoDat!656 · 07-11-2011, 06:47 PM

Maybe there is a player that can run better than Bush, but what if he sucks at protecting Brees?

Danno · 07-11-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Maybe there is a player that can run better than Bush, but what if he sucks at protecting Brees?

Then he won't get any playing time.

Danno · 07-11-2011, 07:10 PM

This was interesting, if you apply his factors per touch, instead of per game played, Pierre Thomas has better stats. Remember PT was a back-up with limited touches for a while.

TD's per touch - RB .043 / PT .047
Yards per touch - RB 5.35 / PT 5.46
Fumbles per touch - RB .013 / PT .003 WOW!!

The yards per touch stat is amazing for PT since he has less receptions than Reggie (more tha 1/2 less). Receptions typically yield more yards per touch than rushing.

WhoDat!656 · 07-11-2011, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Then he won't get any playing time.

Then why sign him?

Beastmode · 07-11-2011, 11:08 PM

You have to look beyond the numbers to see the real value with Reggie. WR, slot WR, RB, Scatback, kick returner, punt returner...that's a lot of responsibility for one player.

And he does all those task better than fair and always has the physical ability to hit it out the park. Add to that he's a good blocker and opens up passing lanes for everyone else, I hope he stays a Saint, atleast for 1 more year just to see if handing over the baton to Ingram and PT on the running b/t the tackes would allow him to focus on specific duties and get some real consistency.

saintsfan1976 · 07-11-2011, 11:20 PM

Beyond the numbers, huh?

Look at the numbers again. They decrease every season. How is that "value"?

Danno · 07-11-2011, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Then why sign him?

Sign who? What are you talking about?

Saint_LB · 07-12-2011, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Sign who? What are you talking about?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Maybe there is a player that can run better than Bush, but what if he sucks at protecting Brees? Then he won't get any playing time.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Originally Posted by Danno Then he won't get any playing time. Then why sign him?

07-11-2011, 11:08 PM	#7
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	You have to look beyond the numbers to see the real value with Reggie. WR, slot WR, RB, Scatback, kick returner, punt returner...that's a lot of responsibility for one player. And he does all those task better than fair and always has the physical ability to hit it out the park. Add to that he's a good blocker and opens up passing lanes for everyone else, I hope he stays a Saint, atleast for 1 more year just to see if handing over the baton to Ingram and PT on the running b/t the tackes would allow him to focus on specific duties and get some real consistency. Crusader and strato like this.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Beyond the numbers, huh? Look at the numbers again. They decrease every season. How is that "value"? Danno likes this.

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07-11-2011, 06:30 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Way too many people compare Saints with Reggie versus Saints without Reggie. A better comparison would be comparing the Saints with Reggie versus the Saints with another running back we could acquire for his salary, or even his actual value. A 53 man Saints team with Reggie is obviously better than a 52 man team without a top replacement at his position.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Maybe there is a player that can run better than Bush, but what if he sucks at protecting Brees?

07-11-2011, 07:10 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	This was interesting, if you apply his factors per touch, instead of per game played, Pierre Thomas has better stats. Remember PT was a back-up with limited touches for a while. TD's per touch - RB .043 / PT .047 Yards per touch - RB 5.35 / PT 5.46 Fumbles per touch - RB .013 / PT .003 WOW!! The yards per touch stat is amazing for PT since he has less receptions than Reggie (more tha 1/2 less). Receptions typically yield more yards per touch than rushing.

07-11-2011, 11:23 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Then why sign him? Sign who? What are you talking about?