Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet

Boutte · 04-04-2014, 07:58 AM

We need three quality starters. Our 3rd safety is on the field a lot more than on most teams. Losing Bush isn't a major disaster but it is a set back. One more hole to fill. We don't know if Ball is even NFL material so I'm not counting that egg before it hatches.

|Mitch| · 04-04-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Boutte

We don't know if Ball is even NFL material so I'm not counting that egg before it hatches.

It is the CFL, but he had 142 tackles, 5 special teams tackles, 7 sacks, 4 interceptions for 75 yards in 2 seasons 2 defensive tds, 3 fumble recoveries as well

Hicks translated from the CFL quite easily and well, so I'm gonna assume the coaches know what they're doing

Utah_Saint · 04-04-2014, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

It is the CFL, but he had 142 tackles, 5 special teams tackles, 7 sacks, 4 interceptions for 75 yards in 2 seasons

Hicks translated from the CFL quite easily and well, so I'm gonna assume the coaches know what they're doing

I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played.

|Mitch| · 04-04-2014, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played.

that was the canadian CWAA Canada West Universities Athletic Association, drafted but didn't play you're right... Still at least Ball played in the FBS

canucksaint · 04-04-2014, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played.

As noted prior, Hicks didn't play in the CFL, but Tom Johnson did. While he wasn't a superstar, he was a good enough rotational player. Also keep in mind that Seattle's CB Brandon Browner spent 4 years up in the CFL Brandon Browner | Roster | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League

Sarik · 04-04-2014, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played.

Yep regina

TheOak · 04-04-2014, 08:08 AM

I wound say a 3 year contract in a season when we are giving out 1 year deals speaks a little to his NFL worthy tangibles.

lee909 · 04-04-2014, 08:25 AM

I doubt we match the offer and dont really blame Bush for taking any offers. He isnt a kid anymore and needs to show he is a true starter and should get a multi year deal. He showed plenty of flashes but he was the third safety on tbe roster in snap counts and would likely have been 4th had Harper not missed time. Id love to have him as a third choice safety and like his skill set but he can be replaced by a vet like Bailey or a rookie in the 3-5 rounds if the teams needs depth.

lee909 · 04-04-2014, 08:26 AM

The Falcons sure did lay a few eggs last year.

RaginCajun83 · 04-04-2014, 09:24 AM

I loved the hit he put on Harvin in the playoffs and his production all season, it would suck to loose him to the Falcons but it wouldn't be the end of the world. RR would find someone else who's strength is the 3rd safety, lets just wait until Tuesday to see what happens, in Loomis I trust

04-04-2014, 07:58 AM	#1
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet We need three quality starters. Our 3rd safety is on the field a lot more than on most teams. Losing Bush isn't a major disaster but it is a set back. One more hole to fill. We don't know if Ball is even NFL material so I'm not counting that egg before it hatches.

04-04-2014, 08:04 AM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet Originally Posted by Boutte We don't know if Ball is even NFL material so I'm not counting that egg before it hatches. It is the CFL, but he had 142 tackles, 5 special teams tackles, 7 sacks, 4 interceptions for 75 yards in 2 seasons 2 defensive tds, 3 fumble recoveries as well Hicks translated from the CFL quite easily and well, so I'm gonna assume the coaches know what they're doing
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04-04-2014, 08:07 AM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| It is the CFL, but he had 142 tackles, 5 special teams tackles, 7 sacks, 4 interceptions for 75 yards in 2 seasons Hicks translated from the CFL quite easily and well, so I'm gonna assume the coaches know what they're doing I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played. Sarik likes this.

04-04-2014, 08:09 AM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played. that was the canadian CWAA Canada West Universities Athletic Association, drafted but didn't play you're right... Still at least Ball played in the FBS

04-04-2014, 08:44 AM	#5
canucksaint 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 227	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played. As noted prior, Hicks didn't play in the CFL, but Tom Johnson did. While he wasn't a superstar, he was a good enough rotational player. Also keep in mind that Seattle's CB Brandon Browner spent 4 years up in the CFL Brandon Browner \| Roster \| CFL.ca \| Official Site of the Canadian Football League

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Sarik 100th Post Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 292	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet Originally Posted by Utah_Saint I don't think Hicks ever actually played for the CFL. I think he got drafted by a Canadian team but I don't think he played. Yep regina

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,056	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet I wound say a 3 year contract in a season when we are giving out 1 year deals speaks a little to his NFL worthy tangibles. frydaddy, Sarik and MarchingOn like this.

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet I doubt we match the offer and dont really blame Bush for taking any offers. He isnt a kid anymore and needs to show he is a true starter and should get a multi year deal. He showed plenty of flashes but he was the third safety on tbe roster in snap counts and would likely have been 4th had Harper not missed time. Id love to have him as a third choice safety and like his skill set but he can be replaced by a vet like Bailey or a rookie in the 3-5 rounds if the teams needs depth. K Major likes this.
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04-04-2014, 08:26 AM	#9
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet The Falcons sure did lay a few eggs last year.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Rafael Bush Signs Offer Sheet I loved the hit he put on Harvin in the playoffs and his production all season, it would suck to loose him to the Falcons but it wouldn't be the end of the world. RR would find someone else who's strength is the 3rd safety, lets just wait until Tuesday to see what happens, in Loomis I trust

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