Reggie Bush after Week One (1 Viewer)

[Shermanator]

14 carries/ 61 yards. 8 catches/ 58 yards. 119 total yards. No tds

The question is, was this a successful debut?

And for those that were able to watch the game, what is your assessment? For now, and the future of Bush?

 

[tombonneau]

I would say yes. As an owner I'm pleased. In my 1pt/2rec league that awards for return yards, he got 16 pts. I'll take that from my RB2.

What is interesting is that Deuce also rushed for 90 yds, so it really looks like they are running the Bush-Lendale USC offense, at least as far as the two backs.

I look at this as the beginning of great things for Bush. The thing is, I'm sure this will be a "typical" game for Bush. They simply are going to get him his touches.

What is exciting is that he's going to have games where he rips off huge runs and his line is more like 20/150/2.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Did not see the game, only watched it online. He had probably around 12 targets, and then when you consider his rushing attempts I would say those of you who drafted Bush will be happy!

 

[packersfan]

I think he'll have at least 150 total yards against Green Bay next Sunday with a TD very possible.

 

[Cowboys#1]

have him as my flex rb and i am loving it!

didnt get to watch the game but im sure we'll see a lot of reggie this year!

 

[Woz]

Anyone actually watch the game? What percentage of the plays was he actually in on?

 

[HALtheCOW]

I watched a lot of the game on the ticket (I own Bush, DJax, Engram).

I am open to other opinions, but what I saw of him looked very promising.

He looked fast and elusive. He made a lot out of his opportunities without trying to hit a home run every play. It seems like Payton really wants to get him the ball. I don't think his 20 touches are a fluke.

I am sure he will have some bad games, but I also expect some monster fantasy outing (esp in PPRs).

As an owner I was well pleased.

 

[ImTheScientist]

 

[Miscellaneous]

At one point toward the end of the game, Bush was the leader in both carries and receptions. He finished as their reception and receiving yard leader, and had some very convincing runs. More than anything else, I came away from the game convinced that his coach was going to get him the ball A LOT.

Leading your team in yardage and touches in your first pro game is an excellent, excellent day.

 

[mulliganm]

Brees looked to him almost 50% of the time either lined up as a WR or out of the backfield.

He looked pretty good out there today. Was in about 40-50% of plays, I think.

 

[Rounders]

In the previous poll that I started, 72% of the owners who had him started him. I would expect most of those owners to be happy with his performance.

I agree with Bush's personal assessment "I would probably give myself a 'B,'" he said. "I didn't get in the end zone."

 

[tombonneau]

At one point toward the end of the game, Bush was the leader in both carries and receptions. He finished as their reception and receiving yard leader, and had some very convincing runs. More than anything else, I came away from the game convinced that his coach was going to get him the ball A LOT.

Leading your team in yardage and touches in your first pro game is an excellent, excellent day.

What I like best about the situation is that Payton looks to be building the offense around Bush and he will be the focal point. This is what good coaches do. Rather than taking a rare talent and trying to shoehorn him into your system (i.e. Jim Mora Jr.) you build your team around that players strengths.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

Anyone actually watch the game? What percentage of the plays was he actually in on?

I watched the entire game. It honestly felt like he was in on nearly every play. I'd say during over half of Dueces run, Reggie was in the game as a WR, or running some fake behind the play. He was in a ton.

 

[joffer]

Anyone actually watch the game? What percentage of the plays was he actually in on?

I watched the entire game. It honestly felt like he was in on nearly every play. I'd say during over half of Dueces run, Reggie was in the game as a WR, or running some fake behind the play. He was in a ton.

agree, i was amazed how often he was on the field

 

[Woz]

Anyone actually watch the game? What percentage of the plays was he actually in on?

I watched the entire game. It honestly felt like he was in on nearly every play. I'd say during over half of Dueces run, Reggie was in the game as a WR, or running some fake behind the play. He was in a ton.

That's wonderful news. He should have a big day against a horrible GB team next week.

 

[packersfan]

Brees looked to him almost 50% of the time either lined up as a WR or out of the backfield.

I'd expect that to continue. Basically, it's Horn and Bush and that's it for the Saints' passing game. Brees isn't stupid - he's going to trust the guys who can deliver and right now the only guys he can trust are Horn and Bush.

 

[packersfan]

Anyone actually watch the game? What percentage of the plays was he actually in on?

I watched the entire game. It honestly felt like he was in on nearly every play. I'd say during over half of Dueces run, Reggie was in the game as a WR, or running some fake behind the play. He was in a ton.

That's wonderful news. He should have a big day against a horrible GB team next week.

Yup. The Saints could be 2-0 heading back home for their return to New Orleans. Imagine how crazy the Superdome will be if that's the case.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Anyone actually watch the game? What percentage of the plays was he actually in on?

I watched the entire game. It honestly felt like he was in on nearly every play. I'd say during over half of Dueces run, Reggie was in the game as a WR, or running some fake behind the play. He was in a ton.

 

[Shermanator]

I agree with Bush's personal assessment "I would probably give myself a 'B,'" he said. "I didn't get in the end zone."

Thats awesome. Studly, yet humble. Gotta love guys like this. I love the direction this kid is heading.

 

[None_More_Black]

He reminds me exactly of westbrook in terms of carries and utilization. (bush lined up at reciever more then westbook does). Saints having no tightend helps bush. Should be money in ppr.

 

[jurb26]

 

[Keys Myaths]

8 receptions!!

Seriously, in PPR, he was gold. That, and the fact that he might have been the best player on the field on his DEBUT...he'll be very good this year.

 

[cscmtp]

I watched every play, and i have absolutely no doubt that he'll be as good as LT. He ran tough inside, outside, and his hands catching the ball, wow. I had no idea he was THAT good. And he appeared so calm for a rookie playing in his first game. He was on the field almost the entire time, and Brees definitely looked his way a lot. I also was impressed with Colston, who is REALLY big. His body reminds you of TO out there. And for any browns fans reading this thread, while your running game is going to struggle all year with that line, you have a special QB IMO. He really was like a young brett farve out there. I was very impressed with him and KWII.

 

[jurb26]

I watched every play, and i have absolutely no doubt that he'll be as good as LT. He ran tough inside, outside, and his hands catching the ball, wow. I had no idea he was THAT good.

We've been telling you for months... some years.

 

[Marc Levin]

was this a successful debut?

Not sure how you could expect a better one except for him maybe finding the end zone once.

 

[cscmtp]

and i've been here reading it all along. And i drafted Bush in 4 dynsaty leagues. I'm just saying he made some VERY impressive catches, where he basically snatched a badly thrown ball. His hands really are as good as any WR. Those that drafted him in the 3rd round in redrafts are going to be VERY happy this year.

 

[Keys Myaths]

was this a successful debut?

Not sure how you could expect a better one except for him maybe finding the end zone once.

I was one of those very high on him, and he SHATTERED my expectations for the first game.Nineteen point nine in a PPR league.

 

[Marc Levin]

I watched every play, and i have absolutely no doubt that he'll be as good as LT. He ran tough inside, outside, and his hands catching the ball, wow. I had no idea he was THAT good.

We've been telling you for months... some years.

Jurb and I are sharing the on that particular :11:

 

[jurb26]

and i've been here reading it all along. And i drafted Bush in 4 dynsaty leagues. I'm just saying he made some VERY impressive catches, where he basically snatched a badly thrown ball. His hands really are as good as any WR. Those that drafted him in the 3rd round in redrafts are going to be VERY happy this year.

As I've said before. Bush could have also came out as a WR, and been the best WR in this years draft... still being a 1st rounder. He is THAT good.

 

[cscmtp]

yep 19 pts in my 4 leagues is pretty f'n sweet. All dynasty. I'm going to enjoy him for a loooong time on my roster.

 

[Marc Levin]

was this a successful debut?

Not sure how you could expect a better one except for him maybe finding the end zone once.

I was one of those very high on him, and he SHATTERED my expectations for the first game.Nineteen point nine in a PPR league.

I have him in several leagues, but was not able to acquire him in one friendly league that includes ST points - it's also a PPR league. I expect Bush to finish as a top-3 RB in that league THIS year.

 

[BGP]

I watched most of the game.

I think when you watch a player as hyped as Reggie Bush is, you expect to see plays where you say, "Wow! Only Reggie Bush could have made that play!"

I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

 

[Marc Levin]

He reminds me exactly of westbrook in terms of carries and utilization.

except Bush is bigger, faster, quicker, more durable, and simply better. I analogize his use to MFaulk more than Westbrook.IMO, he is as talented as LT/Faulk/Sanders/Sayers.

 

[jurb26]

I watched most of the game.I think when you watch a player as hyped as Reggie Bush is, you expect to see plays where you say, "Wow! Only Reggie Bush could have made that play!"I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

 

[BGP]

I watched most of the game.I think when you watch a player as hyped as Reggie Bush is, you expect to see plays where you say, "Wow! Only Reggie Bush could have made that play!"I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

The guy asked for someone who saw the game the describe how he looked in week 1. I told him what I saw. This doesn't mean he will or will not go on to have a great career. I never saw him in college. Just looked ordinary to me.

 

[Marc Levin]

I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

Yeah, sorry BGP, but you must have been watching Bush through some dim colored shades the last few years to call him a "scatback." Was Barry Sanders a "scatback?" Gale Sayers? Is LT a scatback?I just watched the highlights, and they were as impressive the second go-round as the first - he is a full gear quicker than everyone else on the field and makes moves noone else could make - his cutbacks are ankle breaking, his ability to find space is impressive, his instinctual vision is second to noone - he demonstrated all three of those skills in this game.You just missed it b/c you are a Browns fan.

 

[BGP]

He made a nice catch out of the backfield (I think it was called back for a penalty). It was a good play, but in the NFL you are expected to make that catch - if you don't you are seen as deficient in that area of your game. It didn't wow me or anything.

 

[One]

Bush looked great and will be a PPR STUD.

It seemed as though he had little room to run but still made plays. Teams will have a hard time game planning for him, Horn and McCallister. Bush was kind of like the the "unknown X" factor, you just didn't know what the Saints intentions were when he was in the game and that will lead to some HUGE games for Bush and the Saints.

I do however think he's gonna have the low weeks. These were the Browns he played against. Some good D's are ahead and unless you're in a PPR league, a 10c/30yds, 5r/40 yds aren't gonna look too pleasing.

Just the way I see it. I hope I'm wrong and I can't wait to watch him again next year.

 

[Marc Levin]

I never saw him in college. Just looked ordinary to me.

How could we possibly accept your evaluation of "ordinary" talent when you don't watch college ball. And if you DO watch college ball and you never saw Bush, what happened? You live under a bush in Kabul the last three years?

 

[jurb26]

I watched most of the game.I think when you watch a player as hyped as Reggie Bush is, you expect to see plays where you say, "Wow! Only Reggie Bush could have made that play!"I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

The guy asked for someone who saw the game the describe how he looked in week 1. I told him what I saw. This doesn't mean he will or will not go on to have a great career. I never saw him in college. Just looked ordinary to me.

Ordinary that the guy ran inside the tackles extremely effectivly even though we have been told 100 times he would not be about to do that in the NFL and never did it in college. Ordinary in that he was able to run outside with speed and we were told that he would never be able to do that in the NFL like he did in college. Ordinary in that he was lined up out wide like a WR and ran routes and caught passes like a seasoned vet. Read coverages, made people miss in the open field and catch EVERYTHING with his hands. Ordinary that he did all of this in just his 1st game ever.... Sorry, but ordinary in no way articulates what I saw in this game.

 

[One]

I watched most of the game.I think when you watch a player as hyped as Reggie Bush is, you expect to see plays where you say, "Wow! Only Reggie Bush could have made that play!"I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

The guy asked for someone who saw the game the describe how he looked in week 1. I told him what I saw. This doesn't mean he will or will not go on to have a great career. I never saw him in college. Just looked ordinary to me.

Kind of odd. I was extremely impressed with his moves and even more with his hands.

 

[Wildcat]

I watched most of the game.I think when you watch a player as hyped as Reggie Bush is, you expect to see plays where you say, "Wow! Only Reggie Bush could have made that play!"I didn't see anything like that with Reggie Bush today. The best play I saw was where he had a nice rush where he looked hard to tackle and it took like 5-7 Browns' defenders to bring him down - not bad for a guy who seemed to be more of a scatback.

The guy asked for someone who saw the game the describe how he looked in week 1. I told him what I saw. This doesn't mean he will or will not go on to have a great career. I never saw him in college. Just looked ordinary to me.

 

[BGP]

I just watched the highlights, and they were as impressive the second go-round as the first - he is a full gear quicker than everyone else on the field and makes moves noone else could make - his cutbacks are ankle breaking, his ability to find space is impressive, his instinctual vision is second to noone - he demonstrated all three of those skills in this game.

Uh, no.Deion Sanders had a gear that was quicker than anyone else on the field.Michael Vick has a gear that is quicker than anyone else on the field.They routinely did/do things that make you say "I cannot believe he outran that!"I've seen both of those guys absolutely embarass the rest of the NFL and turn corners and outrun tackles that seemed impossible.In NO way was Reggie Bush on that level today. Maybe he has that speed, I dunno. I didn't see it.

 

[Marc Levin]

Some good D's are ahead and unless you're in a PPR league, a 10c/30yds, 5r/40 yds aren't gonna look too pleasing.

I think you are correct.I advocated all offseason taking him in the 2nd in PPR leagues - I'd probably have passed on him until the very late 2nd or early third in non-PPR leagues (I happened to take him at 2.11 a week and a half ago in my non-PPR main money league, but I have said for about 24 months that once Bush hit the NFL, I'd have him on my fantasy team in that league.I think as your RB2 alongside an LT, SA or LJ, Bush is perfectly fine, and will sometimes be outstanding.

 

[One]

It was a good play, but in the NFL you are expected to make that catch - if you don't you are seen as deficient in that area of your game.

Hilarious. Give it a break.You've never seen Bush in college, expect RB's to look and catch like elite WR's and find Bush as ordinary today. BS

 

[Marc Levin]

I just watched the highlights, and they were as impressive the second go-round as the first - he is a full gear quicker than everyone else on the field and makes moves noone else could make - his cutbacks are ankle breaking, his ability to find space is impressive, his instinctual vision is second to noone - he demonstrated all three of those skills in this game.

Uh, no.Deion Sanders had a gear that was quicker than anyone else on the field.Michael Vick has a gear that is quicker than anyone else on the field.They routinely did/do things that make you say "I cannot believe he outran that!"I've seen both of those guys absolutely embarass the rest of the NFL and turn corners and outrun tackles that seemed impossible.In NO way was Reggie Bush on that level today. Maybe he has that speed, I dunno. I didn't see it.

Now I REALLY know you lack all credibility.

 

[flranger]

Where's Lhucks?????

 

[jurb26]

Where's Lhucks?????

He takes vacations from the board when he is this wrong about a player.

 

[BGP]

I just watched the highlights, and they were as impressive the second go-round as the first - he is a full gear quicker than everyone else on the field and makes moves noone else could make - his cutbacks are ankle breaking, his ability to find space is impressive, his instinctual vision is second to noone - he demonstrated all three of those skills in this game.

Uh, no.Deion Sanders had a gear that was quicker than anyone else on the field.Michael Vick has a gear that is quicker than anyone else on the field.They routinely did/do things that make you say "I cannot believe he outran that!"I've seen both of those guys absolutely embarass the rest of the NFL and turn corners and outrun tackles that seemed impossible.In NO way was Reggie Bush on that level today. Maybe he has that speed, I dunno. I didn't see it.

Now I REALLY know you lack all credibility.

Let me ask you this.Are you putting Reggie Bush on the same level as Deion Sanders in terms of breakaway ability? You said second-to-none.

 

[Marc Levin]

Where's Lhucks?????

He takes vacations from the board when he is this wrong about a player.