Comments on: Bill Polian changes his tune on Reggie Bush

By: mungman69

mungman69 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:10:55 +0000

If u changed my tune as much as Poulin my boss would fire me too. Maybe then even I could work for espn.

By: Sometimes Interesting

Sometimes Interesting — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:04:25 +0000

There are very few ex-players of my team I’ll follow and wish success upon after they leave.

Reggie Bush is one of those players.

By: thestrategyexpert

thestrategyexpert — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:12:52 +0000

Sounds like he is scared to eat his own words after the Lions set some offensive yardage records. LOL

By: gbmickey

gbmickey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:51:50 +0000

This is the guy who suggested to Irsay in 04 to trade Manning. They then win Super Bowl shortly thereafter. Surprised he kept his job.

By: mrlaloosh

mrlaloosh — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:19:59 +0000

I’ll have some of whatever Polian is using. Must be top shelf.

By: terryleather

terryleather — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:04:00 +0000

Polian had nothing against Faulk, he just thought it would be cheaper to bring in a rookie. He was wrong, but it was a sound theory.

And he didn’t change his tune about Bush. Bush just went to the one team that could use him as a three down player. He wouldn’t be on the field nearly as much if he had signed with any other team.

But yeah, obviously a writer for an internet site and some fans know more than the guy that built teams that went to what, 6 Super Bowls?

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:03:58 +0000

He should have just stuck with what he said initially.

By: kicksave1980

kicksave1980 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:02:26 +0000

Comparing Reggie Bush to Marshall Faulk?! This is free comedy.

By: metrocritical

metrocritical — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:02:24 +0000

Or fan everywhere can hope that someone would stop allowing Polian to make statements in a public forum altogether.

By: harrin42

harrin42 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:02:14 +0000

Polian just lost a ton of credibility in my book. and ESPN for allowing him to be such a hypocrite. Calling him out on it would make for better discussion/TV also.

By: onebucplace

onebucplace — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:00:44 +0000

Greatest show on turf scored 11 points in the NFC Championship game against the Bucs and needed the refs to hand them victory. Greatest fraud on earth would have been more like it. Also Kurt Warner’s wife looks like Mrs. Papadapolis – look it up if you don’t get the reference.

By: FinFan68

FinFan68 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:57:45 +0000

It’s really looking like the talking heads at ESPN and NFLN are TOLD what their opinions are at any given time and they go in front of the camera and push the agenda. The opinions shift based on whatever the bosses think will generate more views/page clicks/attention.

By: elwaysmilehighdenver

elwaysmilehighdenver — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:57:22 +0000

Nice back peddle Polian. I like this signing by the Lions. Reggie Bush will be another option in the backfield. Something that was sorely missing last season. Well done Mr Mayhew.

By: alildusty

alildusty — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:56:20 +0000

This is the most annoying thing when reading sports. Everyone freaking player is a “TOP 5 of their position” until they’re not then all of a sudden “They’re washed up.” Then a few days later or the next season they’re “Top 5 position” again.

None of these guys have actual opinions or any backup to support their stance. Just all fluff and not a clue about what they’re talking about.

By: audioflint

audioflint — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:55:32 +0000

Greatest Show on Turf? Maybe. But a Megatron and Sound Wave show for sure (i.e. send Reggie in to survey how Calvin can destroy the defense).

By: thirtyrackdash

thirtyrackdash — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:55:06 +0000

Now that we know exactly where he’s going he is trying to say that Bush will be a 3 down back in THEIR offense because they pass on a 60% to 65% of their plays and don’t force it between the tackles. As he is not a current GM and was looking from a general point of view at the time, it was accurate of him to say that he would not be an everydown back because he probably wouldn’t be on a majority of teams.

By: wolverine69

wolverine69 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:54 +0000

maybe this is why polian is no longer a GM…..SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP

By: mykl954

mykl954 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:27 +0000

Both Polian and Parcells are dinosaurs whose relevancy ended about the same time GM killed The Oldsmobile. He let his son nepotistically run down the Colts either without a clue as to what was happening, or even worse, for the sake of keeping him employed.

What’s likely occurred here is that someone with more contemporary expertise advised him to preemptively revise his first opinion for the sake of future credibility because once Reggie is successful (as he will be) Polian’s first damning judgment will continue to stalk him and his “expertise” like vaporized stench.

By: miriam45

miriam45 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:20 +0000

Forget what Polian says.
What the Lions get is a classy guy. Screens and swing passes, he’ll light it up. Fans will enjoy him a lot and as a Dolphin fan I’ll kiss him terribly and thank him for all the fond memories.

By: nflintheuk

nflintheuk — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:14 +0000

What was Domenik saying about Grigson the other day? “You got the first pick in the draft – you’re a genius for ten years” or something?

Sounds like it applies to Polian too

By: radioactivechimp

radioactivechimp — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:10 +0000

I think people are finally starting to realize that Bill Polian has been highly overrated and having Peyton Manning for a decade is the only reason he’s gained a positive reputation.

By: sandersmarcus10

sandersmarcus10 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:07 +0000

Is this the same clown that said he was going to trade Peyton Manning, no creditability!

By: sundayisthebestday

sundayisthebestday — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:53:40 +0000

Bill is (or maybe was?) a football genius, but he’s always been able to talk out of both sides of his mouth. Not necessarily a bad thing for a GM, but promoting his son Chris led to his ultimate downfall in Indy.

By: rolloxd

rolloxd — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:53:26 +0000

what a tool. No wonder he got fired, pure FRAUD.

Shut your pathetic mouth Polian.

By: mattyk72

mattyk72 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:52:26 +0000

Polian sure is fitting in well in his media role.

By: joemontanawasthegreatest

joemontanawasthegreatest — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:52:10 +0000

Reggie Bush will bring a lot to their locker room as well. Good fit for them with Leshoure.

By: catquick

catquick — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:51:56 +0000

This will prop up his concussion lawsuit

By: johnclaytonsponytail

johnclaytonsponytail — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:51:50 +0000

PC TV.

By: justintuckrule

justintuckrule — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:51:46 +0000

old coot. Him and Gil Brandt need to be led to the glue factory.

By: stillers1229

stillers1229 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:51:11 +0000

He changed his tune because he’s senile.