Comments on: Reggie Bush faces reality

By: vtopa

vtopa — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:47:36 +0000

People on this site are MORONS. Reggie’s value is NOT in his numbers. Its in what he makes opposing defenses do. Sean Payton’s entire offense revolves around the Bush threat. When Bush is out, Lance Moore takes his place (albeit in a more limited way). People keep looking at Bush’s numbers and saying he’s not worth the money, but without him the Saints are all dink and dunk. That’s why Sean Payton is a NFL coach and the rest of you are pushing a broom or working at Subway.

By: whodat504

whodat504 — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:58:19 +0000

I’m still a Reggie fan but hasn’t yet proven to me (or anyone else for that matter I would assume) that he’s worth the “market rate” for his position. Seems like he’s NOW ready to “settle” for less pay next year, let’s hope he proves he’s WORTH that investment (whatever ridiculous amount it happens to be).

Saints back in it in 2012!

By: kimcon22000

kimcon22000 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:02:44 +0000

Reggie Bust.

By: chuckiesez

chuckiesez — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:24:21 +0000

My opinion only, but NO athlete is worth the money they make. However, we as fans pay what is asked for tickets,merchandise etc. so the money is out there. I would love to see ( knowing it will never happen ) a system where they are paid on performance alone. Base salary, pay for time on field (or court, diamond,ice whatever) and then they get bonus for production. All teams spend X amount on salaries and there are plenty of accountants to figure out how to spread the wealth. Talk about incentive laden contracts! Then we wouldn’t have our favorite team paying 100 mil to someone that acts like the red got licked off his candy because of the scheme that the coaches want to use. Comments ???

By: nesuperfan

nesuperfan — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:52:22 +0000

His career stats SUCK. He is not even worth $3M.

http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/football/nfl/salaries/position/RB/2009-10

http://www.nfl.com/players/reggiebush/careerstats?id=BUS294963

By: JMil_ATL

JMil_ATL — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:52:20 +0000

Anyone that has any doubt as to why the Saints drafted him needs to look at the game when the Falcons went to the Dome after Katrina.

You can’t put all the blame on Bush. Due to unfortunate injuries both to him and their other running backs, Bush has had to be used in situations that he should have never been in.

I think that Bush should be used as a 3rd down back and sometimes as a slot receiver in addition to the punt & kick-off returns. That way you put him in conditions to where he can succeed.

By: burntorangehorn

burntorangehorn — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:39:58 +0000

I’m still laughing at anyone who thought of Bush as anything more than a dynamic change-of-pace back going into the NFL draft.

By: bikerhal

bikerhal — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:21:09 +0000

I agree with the consensus of opinion that Reggie has a talent, but is limited in its application to the NFL. He does have worth in an offense, and you want him on your team, but alas his salary is not commensurate with his production on the field. It would be the same analogy as a long snapper. He is used sparingly only in certain situations, and is important to the team, but in the overall scheme of things his production is not comparable to the star QB.

In college Reggie benefited from playing in a conference that allowed him to maximize his ability, but it just doesn’t translate over to the big boy NFL. He is not durable and suffers injuries frequently. He is almost fragile-like.

All that said, I have always carried the impression he is basically a good kid though.

By: mack1222

mack1222 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:11:10 +0000

Bush has made enough money and he has realized that he’s not the player he thought he was going to be so now for him its about winning and being comfortable. Besides this is what happens when unproven players get huge contracts coming out of college. You think the 49ers got their money’s worth out of Alex smith? Now that Bush is realizing what he is maybe he’ll become even more productive for us. we want him to stay with the saints….

By: midniterambler7

midniterambler7 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:29:08 +0000

Even if Bush rushed for 1,200 yards and had an additional 400 yards receiving, that still comes out to $6K+, per yard.

By: gbfanforever

gbfanforever — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:14:16 +0000

The guy definitely didn’t live up to his draft status but everyone here knocking him would probably love to have him on their team, at the right price of course.

By: nekelund

nekelund — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:58:37 +0000

Yeah, I’m amazed they kept him last year (though in hindsight it seems to have worked out ok for the Saints), but $11.8 million for a non-feature back who has trouble getting the hard yards between the tackles is too much, as the team then has to invest significant money in a North-South runner. Bush is, at best, a committee running back who has shown flashes of brilliance in kick returns and as a receiver. The game against Seattle shows just how much the Saints miss Pierre Thomas, who is more of an every down back. I think that the post-SB hysteria has now died down so that NO should look for a potential trade partner or, if Bush won’t accept a sufficiently low, though perhaps incentive-laden, contract, cut him loose.

By: pukey60

pukey60 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:56:51 +0000

Wow that’s a lot of dough for what the team actually gets. He’s exciting all but 11 Mil? Oh wait I think Al Davis might be able to pick him up, he doesn’t seem to mind paying huge jack for under/non performers.

By: patsfiend

patsfiend — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:35:00 +0000

Too bad, just a couple dazzling moments, but he hasn’t amounted to too much. Maybe he’ll end up back with Pete at USC North in Seattle.

I watched him through college, and let me tell you, he was AWESOME and never should have given back that Heisman.

Could have done without that lateral / fumble against Texas in the Rose Bowl though. Dammit.

By: veetan

veetan — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:31:39 +0000

In an era of neanderthal athletes, instead of the usual garbage about “being disrespected”, “I’m a competitor”, “they owe me”, etc., its refreshing to hear one who understands the reality of his own level of performance and market conditions. Good for you, Reggie.

By: juliusanonymous

juliusanonymous — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:13:26 +0000

All that talk last week about how Reggie was going to put a ton of yards on the Seahawks… man, it sure highlights how some players just get way over-rated and can stay that way their entire careers, even though they’ve never done anything to earn it. Let’s hope Reggie gets healed up so maybe the Seahawks can play against him in a future playoff game.

By: domeunit

domeunit — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:08:41 +0000

Reggie Bush is the most overrated player in the NFL, plain and simple. I would say he’s also the most overpaid but Fat Albert is still snacking on twinkies at home collecting that 100 million dollar paycheck

By: fame777

fame777 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:03:13 +0000

not even a Saints fan but you can see he is no way worth that type of $$$$$ . very overrated

By: scotchrocks

scotchrocks — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:54:17 +0000

I’m surprised it took as many comments as it did to make a reference to what allegedly happened at USC. lol

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:53:27 +0000

Reggie Bush is talented, but has NOT been a dominating pro.

Top draft picks are crapshoot.

By: 11inthebox

11inthebox — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:52:25 +0000

Actually, this should be titled “Saints face reality.”

We all know that the trend in media is to beat up on individuals and suck the collective appendages of big olecorporate entities…but not everyone is buying this crap.

The Saints willingly paid Bush last year. Nobody forced them to. Get what you can, Reggie. Its called ‘capitalism’….but maybe thats only when we’re talking about people like Limbaugh, or Beck, or Palin. Not sure it applies to people with actual talent, like Bush.

By: wannabeqb

wannabeqb — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:49:02 +0000

I’ve always felt Bush would be more effective as a WR. Not that I have watched a ton of game tape but most of his big plays seem to come in the passing game. He is essentially a 3rd down back now after proving he just doesnt have the toughness to run between the tackles. A move out to WR may put him on the field for more snaps and teams might feel he is better value for his high salary.

By: youboettcha

youboettcha — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:46:06 +0000

I would guess that Bush’s market would pay him $5 million plus incentives next year, or 4 years and $20 million plus incentives on the open market.

By: pooflingingmonkey

pooflingingmonkey — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:30:20 +0000

Bush will be fine. I’m sure he invested some of the millions he made when playing for USC.

By: smalltownqb

smalltownqb — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:29:31 +0000

Probably one of the largest busts in recent years. Paying entirely too much for a guy that only brings consistent explosiveness on Punt Returns.

By: billygoat

billygoat — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:26:23 +0000

@skoobyfl

You sound like a communist.
Everybody should make the same amount no matter what they do and how they perform blah, blah, blah.

By: abr173rd

abr173rd — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:21:06 +0000

The sad part about all this is we don’t want Reggie back, we should have traded him before the whole league realized he was a bust and now were stuck with a player who sucks at his own position and is a burden to the team. Reggie realizes that if he does go to another team and does play up to expectations his days of relevancy in the NFL will be over…..

By: rolltide510

rolltide510 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:18:32 +0000

Reggie was certainly drafted too high for what he is, but no way the team has the superbowl winning year without him. A situational player, but he fit into their offense perfectly and made big plays in big games. Not enough to justify his present salary, but it sounds like both parties understand this.

By: usmutts

usmutts — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:03:21 +0000

I like Reggie Bush, but he definitely gives you the impression that he lacks the toughness and guts to be a full time RB. It just seems that when he’s handed the ball in the backfield he tends to make a 90 degree turn and head for the sidelines. Plus, he seems fumble prone. On the positive side, he can make you miss and he gives the opponent problems in preparing a game plan.

If I’m remembering this correctly, a couple of years ago Sean Payton gave up a large portion of his salary to get Gregg Williams. Result: Super bowl. Perhaps Bush should allow a major reconstruction of his contract to help the Saints get a genuine stud pass rusher ( or two ) because that’s really what they need most.

By: jeffz303

jeffz303 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:55:27 +0000

Reggie Bush is a stiff, and so am I for picking him up for the 1st round playoff game. I’m not saying that I have any knowledge of Bush taking PED’s, he just fits all the criteria. His body seems to completely lack flexibility, which leads to him getting injured ALL THE TIME. Plus, the guy can’t make a play to save his life. His dropped TD pass cost the Saints the game in my opinion, it would have put them up by 2 TD’s in the 1st Quarter and completely taken the crowd out of the game.