Bye Bye Bush (Update pg. 4)

07-28-2011, 11:24 AM

I haven't read everyone's post yet. I would assume no one is bitter against Bush or anything. This is good news.
I was just checking my emails on yahoo and saw the report on yahoo.sports.
AP Source: Dolphins trade for Bush - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
I know someone psoted thisone.
I am only reading this link. I am not reading the other 10, whatever number links out there.
I don't care.
I don't care to read them all and I am happy he is leaving.
The guy is not happy here anymore. He has had some injuries. He has his career and wants to make the most money he can before he retires.
It is just business is business.
Bush won and earned a SB ring here. He did earn it. He was a major factor of the team winning that SB.
Last year, he was injured a lot, is older, and he doesn't want to be here. Fine. If he wants to go, good. If he feels his future , financially and otherwise , is with another NFL team, fine.
From a Saints fan point of view and I am hardly an expert, the team needs to find a younger FB, one who wants to be here, can be molded into the current coach and teams' plan. In other words, the team needs someone new as well. Someone less costly. I think it is good Bush is leaving.
Different take from me about his leaving.

LivnaLieTimay · 07-28-2011, 11:40 AM

I was hoping we could restructure his contract and bring him back. When he was healthy, our offense was much more dangerous than when he was on the sidelines. I wish him the best and I'm glad he's not playing for a team in our division. Guess it's time I change my avatar...

OldMaid · 07-28-2011, 11:41 AM

Now, I went to read others' posts.
Yeah, most of us are fine with it for all of the reasons you all listed.

biloxi-indian · 07-28-2011, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by strato

He wont be their feature back...they will use him the same way we did...Miami will be dangerous this year...with Orton at QB..they could be a 10 win team..

It could be as simple as moving now from the little fish in the big pond (Saints) to the big fish in a little pond (Dolphins)!

He knew his touches were going to be limited with the Saints...whereas his touches with Miami could provide him a greater opportunity in his next contract!

Loomis once said...turnover is approximately 25% each year. This year
Bush was in that number!

breesfan27 · 07-28-2011, 11:49 AM

I'll miss you, Reggie! Have fun soaking up the Miami sun. And then the cold winter temps in the northeast!

Budsdrinker · 07-28-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by breesfan27

I'll miss you, Reggie! Have fun soaking up the Miami sun. And then the cold winter temps in the northeast!

Yep. Back2back weeks in December, Buffalo than new England 12/18 and 12/24

LBCutta · 07-28-2011, 11:58 AM

ok Later Reggie but WHAT ARE WE GETTING OUT OF THIS DEAL! LOL! Can't wait to see....I'm hoping it's players and not late round draft pics

LivnaLieTimay · 07-28-2011, 12:12 PM

I know there are a lot of Reggie haters on this board but I'm always going to think of him as an important piece to turning this franchise around. I know in the 06 draft we got players who contributed more on the field and signing Drew a month before was the best move this franchise made. But drafting Reg gave this franchise and fan base a huge morale boost when it needed it the most. Even after signing Brees, tickets sales were still down and talks of relocation were constant. But when Reggie was announced as the second pick; sales went up, the team played well and we've been rolling ever since. When looking back at this wonderful stretch we've had over the last 5 years, it starts with seeing videos on youtube of people celebrating our pick of Reggie. For everyone it's different, but for me I associate the start of all the positivity surrounding this team with the day we drafted Reg so I'm disappointed to see him go and wish him the best.

papz · 07-28-2011, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay

I know there are a lot of Reggie haters on this board

I believe there's a big misconception in differentiating tough love/constructive criticism to hate towards Reggie. I don't believe any one here "hates" Reggie Bush.

but I'm always going to think of him as an important piece to turning this franchise around. I know in the 06 draft we got players who contributed more on the field and signing Drew a month before was the best move this franchise made. But drafting Reg gave this franchise and fan base a huge morale boost when it needed it the most. Even after signing Brees, tickets sales were still down and talks of relocation were constant. But when Reggie was announced as the second pick; sales went up, the team played well and we've been rolling ever since. When looking back at this wonderful stretch we've had over the last 5 years, it starts with seeing videos on youtube of people celebrating our pick of Reggie. For everyone it's different, but for me I associate the start of all the positivity surrounding this team with the day we drafted Reg so I'm disappointed to see him go and wish him the best.

I agree and pretty much feel the same with the rest of this.

Crusader · 07-28-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay

I know there are a lot of Reggie haters on this board but I'm always going to think of him as an important piece to turning this franchise around. I know in the 06 draft we got players who contributed more on the field and signing Drew a month before was the best move this franchise made. But drafting Reg gave this franchise and fan base a huge morale boost when it needed it the most. Even after signing Brees, tickets sales were still down and talks of relocation were constant. But when Reggie was announced as the second pick; sales went up, the team played well and we've been rolling ever since. When looking back at this wonderful stretch we've had over the last 5 years, it starts with seeing videos on youtube of people celebrating our pick of Reggie. For everyone it's different, but for me I associate the start of all the positivity surrounding this team with the day we drafted Reg so I'm disappointed to see him go and wish him the best.

Rep for you my friend!

07-28-2011, 11:24 AM	#81
Threaded by OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,910 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) I haven't read everyone's post yet. I would assume no one is bitter against Bush or anything. This is good news. I was just checking my emails on yahoo and saw the report on yahoo.sports. AP Source: Dolphins trade for Bush - NFL - Yahoo! Sports I know someone psoted thisone. I am only reading this link. I am not reading the other 10, whatever number links out there. I don't care. I don't care to read them all and I am happy he is leaving. The guy is not happy here anymore. He has had some injuries. He has his career and wants to make the most money he can before he retires. It is just business is business. Bush won and earned a SB ring here. He did earn it. He was a major factor of the team winning that SB. Last year, he was injured a lot, is older, and he doesn't want to be here. Fine. If he wants to go, good. If he feels his future , financially and otherwise , is with another NFL team, fine. From a Saints fan point of view and I am hardly an expert, the team needs to find a younger FB, one who wants to be here, can be molded into the current coach and teams' plan. In other words, the team needs someone new as well. Someone less costly. I think it is good Bush is leaving. Different take from me about his leaving.
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07-28-2011, 11:43 AM	#84
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by strato He wont be their feature back...they will use him the same way we did...Miami will be dangerous this year...with Orton at QB..they could be a 10 win team.. It could be as simple as moving now from the little fish in the big pond (Saints) to the big fish in a little pond (Dolphins)! He knew his touches were going to be limited with the Saints...whereas his touches with Miami could provide him a greater opportunity in his next contract! Loomis once said...turnover is approximately 25% each year. This year Bush was in that number!

07-28-2011, 11:56 AM	#86
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Originally Posted by breesfan27 I'll miss you, Reggie! Have fun soaking up the Miami sun. And then the cold winter temps in the northeast! Yep. Back2back weeks in December, Buffalo than new England 12/18 and 12/24

07-28-2011, 12:12 PM	#88
LivnaLieTimay 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,498	I know there are a lot of Reggie haters on this board but I'm always going to think of him as an important piece to turning this franchise around. I know in the 06 draft we got players who contributed more on the field and signing Drew a month before was the best move this franchise made. But drafting Reg gave this franchise and fan base a huge morale boost when it needed it the most. Even after signing Brees, tickets sales were still down and talks of relocation were constant. But when Reggie was announced as the second pick; sales went up, the team played well and we've been rolling ever since. When looking back at this wonderful stretch we've had over the last 5 years, it starts with seeing videos on youtube of people celebrating our pick of Reggie. For everyone it's different, but for me I associate the start of all the positivity surrounding this team with the day we drafted Reg so I'm disappointed to see him go and wish him the best. Crusader, SAINT_MICHAEL, Srgt. Hulka and 2 others like this.

07-28-2011, 12:22 PM	#89
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay I know there are a lot of Reggie haters on this board I believe there's a big misconception in differentiating tough love/constructive criticism to hate towards Reggie. I don't believe any one here "hates" Reggie Bush. but I'm always going to think of him as an important piece to turning this franchise around. I know in the 06 draft we got players who contributed more on the field and signing Drew a month before was the best move this franchise made. But drafting Reg gave this franchise and fan base a huge morale boost when it needed it the most. Even after signing Brees, tickets sales were still down and talks of relocation were constant. But when Reggie was announced as the second pick; sales went up, the team played well and we've been rolling ever since. When looking back at this wonderful stretch we've had over the last 5 years, it starts with seeing videos on youtube of people celebrating our pick of Reggie. For everyone it's different, but for me I associate the start of all the positivity surrounding this team with the day we drafted Reg so I'm disappointed to see him go and wish him the best. I agree and pretty much feel the same with the rest of this.

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07-28-2011, 11:40 AM	#82
LivnaLieTimay 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,498	I was hoping we could restructure his contract and bring him back. When he was healthy, our offense was much more dangerous than when he was on the sidelines. I wish him the best and I'm glad he's not playing for a team in our division. Guess it's time I change my avatar...

07-28-2011, 11:41 AM	#83
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,910 Blog Entries: 3	Now, I went to read others' posts. Yeah, most of us are fine with it for all of the reasons you all listed.

07-28-2011, 11:49 AM	#85
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	I'll miss you, Reggie! Have fun soaking up the Miami sun. And then the cold winter temps in the northeast!

07-28-2011, 11:58 AM	#87
LBCutta 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killeen, TX....Born in Marrero, LA Posts: 592	ok Later Reggie but WHAT ARE WE GETTING OUT OF THIS DEAL! LOL! Can't wait to see....I'm hoping it's players and not late round draft pics

07-28-2011, 12:34 PM	#90
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay I know there are a lot of Reggie haters on this board but I'm always going to think of him as an important piece to turning this franchise around. I know in the 06 draft we got players who contributed more on the field and signing Drew a month before was the best move this franchise made. But drafting Reg gave this franchise and fan base a huge morale boost when it needed it the most. Even after signing Brees, tickets sales were still down and talks of relocation were constant. But when Reggie was announced as the second pick; sales went up, the team played well and we've been rolling ever since. When looking back at this wonderful stretch we've had over the last 5 years, it starts with seeing videos on youtube of people celebrating our pick of Reggie. For everyone it's different, but for me I associate the start of all the positivity surrounding this team with the day we drafted Reg so I'm disappointed to see him go and wish him the best. Rep for you my friend!