biloxi-indian

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Reggie Bush deal with the Saints, per league source: Two years, $9.75 million. He gets $5 million in 2011.

biloxi-indian

Make that Miami and not Saints!!!!! Thanks Florio!!!!

KySaintsFan

It hurts when I see these numbers. I think that was a manageable financial package for the Saints to keep him.

I know it's business and I know the production wasn't there but I remember Draft Fest when we took Reggie. There were people hugging and crying like we won the Super Bowl. I have some friends in Metairie and I spent a fair share of time helping them right after Katrina. When I think of the hope Reggie brought, the energy, and the extraordinary rise in ticket sales I can't help but feel bad he's now gone.

He gave a regional team a national face and gave the Saints a popularity it had never had outside the Gulf Region at a time it needed the popularity. Reggie may not have lived up to the hype but he was the perfect draft choice for that city at that time and he was a key piece in delivering the Saints it's first Super Bowl. For that, I will always be grateful.

I'm just glad he's not only out of the Division, but out of the NFC. That way I can root for him and wish him well. The fact he put them in a position to get something for him instead of being difficult allows him to leave without putting a bitter taste in my mouth.

Thanks Reggie and good luck.