Reggie Bush Saga -Week 13 (1 Viewer)

[Frenchy Fuqua]

New Orleans Saints hope to get Reggie Bush back for critical showdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Posted by Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune November 25, 2008 3:24PM

Categories: Saints

The Saints had no new injuries to report following their 51-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night, and they're actually hoping to get more firepower back in the lineup for this week's game at Tampa Bay.

Tailback Reggie Bush said, "I definitely feel like this is the week." He has missed the past four games after tearing the meniscus in his left knee, but he has been inching closer to a return, increasing his workload in practice each of the past two weeks.

Bush said he didn't suffer a setback last week, but he was held out of the Green Bay game as a precautionary measure.

"You're just trying to make sure you're 100 percent before you get back out there on the field," he said.

http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2008/11/ne...o_get.html#more

 

[skillz]

With the way the Saints scored points last week and Pierre playing so well I don't know why they would be in a hurry to rush Reggie back. On the other hand, it is a big divisional game though.

 

[Chaka]

With the way the Saints scored points last week and Pierre playing so well I don't know why they would be in a hurry to rush Reggie back. On the other hand, it is a big divisional game though.

I suspect part of the motivation not to play him last night was to make sure he would be ready for Tampa Bay.

 

[dpuncher]

I think that Bush doesn't play for at least 3 more games. They will keep things up in the air to keep opponents guessing how to game plan.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets ir'd. I hope Im wrong because I sure could use a healthy Bush in two weeks.

Just my opinion, nothing to support this though.

 

[packersfan]

With the way the Saints scored points last week and Pierre playing so well I don't know why they would be in a hurry to rush Reggie back. On the other hand, it is a big divisional game though.

I suspect part of the motivation not to play him last night was to make sure he would be ready for Tampa Bay.

Perhaps. But last night's game was pretty much a Must Win game for the Saints. If he was able to play I think he would have.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

 

[Judge Smails]

I plan on benching him this week. Have to make an early decision on Westbrook, and leaning towards playing him. Let's face it - Bush when healthy or Pierre are both iffy starts against TB on the road. (though Bush was unstoppable in the passing game). I expect lots of screens to Thomas. Brees will struggle. I just want to make it to the Superbowl and get to choose one or both of the NO RB's against Detroit.

 

[awesomeness]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

Thanks for that info.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

This made me laugh until i stopped

 

[Thumper]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

This made me laugh until i stopped

Even if he does play P. Thomas should have a good sized role.

 

[packersfan]

I plan on benching him this week. Have to make an early decision on Westbrook, and leaning towards playing him. Let's face it - Bush when healthy or Pierre are both iffy starts against TB on the road. (though Bush was unstoppable in the passing game). I expect lots of screens to Thomas. Brees will struggle. I just want to make it to the Superbowl and get to choose one or both of the NO RB's against Detroit.

After what we saw last night, I'm not sure Brees will struggle against any defense. He's playing lights out. In Week 1, he threw for 343 yards and 3 TDs against the Bucs. I would say that the one facing the tough matchup this week might be the Bucs' defense and not the Saints' offense. As far as Bush, I would be less inclined to start him in a standard scoring league because I don't think the Saints will do much on the ground. But their passing game is so good and Bush is a huge part of that when he plays that if he's able to play I don't think you can sit him in a PPR league unless you're ridiculously stacked at RB.

 

[atcdav]

"Tailback Reggie Bush said, "I definitely feel like this is the week." He has missed the past four games after tearing the meniscus in his left knee, but he has been inching closer to a return, increasing his workload in practice each of the past two weeks"

Well I think we know to take player's comments with a grain of salt...ala Brandon Jacobs, FWP. As a Westbrook, P.Thomas owner, I hope he sits 3-4 more weeks

 

[pizzatyme]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

This made me laugh until i stopped

Even if he does play P. Thomas should have a good sized role.

That's what she said.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

This made me laugh until i stopped

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

With Reggie Bush likely to return, New Orleans Saints offense may be at full health

Posted by Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune November 26, 2008 8:16PM

Reggie Bush insisted that he'll be back on the field Sunday at Tampa Bay. And this time he said he means it. "Oh yeah, I'm definitely a go this week. I know I said that last week, but it's definitely a go this week, " said the Saints tailback, who missed the last four games with a left knee injury. "I'm 100-percent certain I'll be able to do everything that I was doing before I got injured. . . . I'll be doing it all. Punts and everything."

Saints Coach Sean Payton wasn't quite as emphatic, but he too said that he thinks Bush will play against the Buccaneers.

Bush, who tore the meniscus in his knee on Oct. 19 at Carolina, participated in Wednesday's practice on a limited basis. It will be a good sign if he can return to the practice field again today. He has not yet practiced two days in a row.

"I felt good today, " Bush said. "I obviously didn't do a whole practice today, but I was doing a little bit here and there, just kind of easing back into it. But I felt great. The leg feels great. It's the best it's felt since I injured it."

The Saints have actually fared quite well without Bush, winning three of four games while he's been out -- including a dominating 51-29 victory over Green Bay on Monday night.

Bush still believes he can crank the offense up another notch.

"I'm a competitor, and Coach Payton and the rest of my teammates know when I'm on the field that they always have a chance, " said Bush, who was leading the Saints in touchdowns, rushing yards and receptions before he suffered the injury. "No disrespect to any of the other guys, because we have a lot of great players on this team, a lot of game-breakers, and I think you saw a lot of that against Green Bay. But obviously I feel like I have the ability to break the game open anytime that I touch the ball, and that's obviously a threat for defenses. They have to prepare for me, and Coach Payton does a great job of putting me in a position to score and to make plays."

Both Payton and quarterback Drew Brees said they are looking forward to having Bush back in the lineup because he adds one more threat for defenses to worry about.

And it's not just Bush coming back into form. Both receiver Marques Colston and tight end Jeremy Shockey have been inching closer to full speed and full strength after being saddled with injuries early in the year. Meanwhile, their replacements, Pierre Thomas, Lance Moore and Billy Miller, have developed into superior weapons.

"It's, OK, pick your poison, " said Brees who explained that the Saints' goal is to put pressure on opposing defenses and dictate the tempo and rhythm of the game, forcing them off balance -- rather than allowing defenses to set the tone. "We're on our way back with all our guys, with everybody feeling like, hey, the roles are defined, everybody knows what to expect.

"You know, we go into every game plan with opportunities for every guy, and we kind of get into the game and see how we're being played and who might have the hot hand and that sort of thing. We just continue to build, and I'm waiting for one of those games where Marques catches 10 balls for a buck fifty and three touchdowns. That type of game is right around the corner for him."

Colston caught just one pass on Monday night, but it was a big one -- a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter after he put a move on cornerback Charles Woodson. It was his first touchdown of the year after he combined for 19 touchdowns in his first two seasons.

Colston has been inconsistent since returning from thumb surgery last month. He had just one breakout performance, seven catches for 140 yards at Atlanta while the Saints were in desperation mode, throwing the ball on every down late in the game.

"I think it's only a matter of time, because I feel like the offense is rolling right now, " Colston said. "You can tell that the vibe in here and just the rhythm on the field is getting close to what it should be, but we've still got a lot of work to do."

Colston and Miller both caught their first touchdown passes of the season Monday night, bringing the total to 10 players who have caught scoring passes from Brees this year.

Even Brees, who has been putting up astonishing passing numbers all year, was a little surprised by that particular statistic.

And the list doesn't even include Shockey, who was supposed to be a premier red zone target, or Thomas, who has become a focal point of the offense recently.

Brees started trying to figure out who else he can add to the list, first asking about Deuce McAllister, who already caught one at Atlanta, then asking about fullback Mike Karney, who has not caught one yet this season.

"We can really spread the love for the rest of the season, " said Brees with a smile.

http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2008/11/wi...ely_to_ret.html

 

[barista]

punts and everything?

--hope so.

 

[gardener]

How confident are you guys that he will play?

In other words, who do you bench for him?

I have to choose between Bush/Mcfadden/Hightower/Slaton...and play 3.

As of now, no way I bench Slaton...and Hightower plays this week since Arz has promised a more balanced attack...

Mcfadden faces KC...so Bush likely sits...but...

This is NOT a WDIS thread...I just want to know who you guys are benching to take the chance on Bush/?

 

[Moe Green]

Reggie hasn't played since week 7. I don't think he will play again until he plays again.

This made me laugh until i stopped