Reggie Bush to get most of the carries (1 Viewer)

[Macdaddy_2004]

Sep 2 RB Reggie Bush will likely get the lion's share of the carries if he can stay healthy for the first time since his rookie season in 2006. If not, Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell, who had a strong preseason, will be part of a by-committee backfield.

 

[Breesisdaman]

Sep 2 RB Reggie Bush will likely get the lion's share of the carries if he can stay healthy for the first time since his rookie season in 2006. If not, Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell, who had a strong preseason, will be part of a by-committee backfield.

What is Yahoo's source for this information? I live here in New Orleans and have heard nothing but the Saints will run a 3 back system. Not that I wouldnt mind since I have Reggie as my #4 RB behind Jackson, Forte and FWP

 

[Ministry of Pain]

And lil Timmy Tidbits from Toddler's Roost just posted on his Etch a Sketch that Pierre will get the bulk of the load...

 

[Maven]

Sounds like pure writer speculation to me...

 

[Breesisdaman]

I didn't see anything on Yahoo except Brad Evans all over Pierre Thomas jock.

 

[jon_mx]

Sep 2 RB Reggie Bush will likely get the lion's share of the carries if he can stay healthy for the first time since his rookie season in 2006. If not, Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell, who had a strong preseason, will be part of a by-committee backfield.

I wish it were true, but this looks like BS.

 

[John Rambo]

And lil Timmy Tidbits from Toddler's Roost just posted on his Etch a Sketch that Pierre will get the bulk of the load...

 

[TenTimes]

Link please

 

[War Eagle]

That's horse poop. Anyone who believes that is a fool. The only reason Pierre is relevant is because Bush will NEVER be an every down back. He's a scat back, a decoy, and a sudo WR, who can't stay healthy.

 

[bocksheesh]

Pierre Thomas lists himself as "questionable" for Week 1. There is no supposedly underrated player who is more overrated right now than Thomas.

Bush is going to get a lot of carries - at least and until he breaks down.

Thomas is a journeyman runner who found himself in a good situation last year in NO. If he's hurt, there's very little keeping another comparable journeyman, Mike Bell, from taking a chunk of his carries.

Bottom line: the Saints running game will probably be a mess this season. But Reggie Bush will get the first crack at being the guy.

 

[fantasysharkctb]

Too bad he can't average over 4 yards a carry. We have been down this road before.

 

[Louisville Slugger]

Too bad he can't average over 4 yards a carry. We have been down this road before.

Bush is not a very good running back. He will not be the man.If Thomas is truly hurt, I'd rather have Bell than Bush.

 

[Gadabout]

Pierre Thomas lists himself as "questionable" for Week 1. There is no supposedly underrated player who is more overrated right now than Thomas.

Bush is going to get a lot of carries - at least and until he breaks down.

Thomas is a journeyman runner who found himself in a good situation last year in NO. If he's hurt, there's very little keeping another comparable journeyman, Mike Bell, from taking a chunk of his carries.

Bottom line: the Saints running game will probably be a mess this season. But Reggie Bush will get the first crack at being the guy.

Somebody knows not what they speak of.

 

[The Jerk]

Pierre Thomas lists himself as "questionable" for Week 1. There is no supposedly underrated player who is more overrated right now than Thomas.

Bush is going to get a lot of carries - at least and until he breaks down.

Thomas is a journeyman runner who found himself in a good situation last year in NO. If he's hurt, there's very little keeping another comparable journeyman, Mike Bell, from taking a chunk of his carries.

Bottom line: the Saints running game will probably be a mess this season. But Reggie Bush will get the first crack at being the guy.

Somebody knows not what they speak of.

How can a player be a journeyman before he's 25 years old?Name the running back:

Player A: Two NFL seasons, 4.8 ypc, 9.1 ypr, 7.5 TDs per season, 656 yards from scrimmage per season, 1485 all-purpose yards per season

Player B: Three NFL seasons, 3.7 ypc, 7.5 ypr, 8 TDs per season, 1050 yards from scrimmage per season, 1216 all-purpose yards per season

Which is the journeyman?

 

[urbanhack]

MacDaddy is better than this....

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

I really hope Bush doesn't get more than 10 carries at any point this year. I'd love to see 10 carries 5-8 catches/game. I'm be fine with that.

 

[super sleeper]

All this talk about Pierre Thomas is a bit much. His production can be attributed as much to the prowess of the NO offense as his overall talent. There's no reason to think that Mike Bell can't produce similarly if Thomas is hurt. I'm guessing that Bush and Bell will split carries week one, and if Bell performs well, there will be a full RBBC when Thomas returns.

 

[Louisville Slugger]

All this talk about Pierre Thomas is a bit much. His production can be attributed as much to the prowess of the NO offense as his overall talent. There's no reason to think that Mike Bell can't produce similarly if Thomas is hurt. I'm guessing that Bush and Bell will split carries week one, and if Bell performs well, there will be a full RBBC when Thomas returns.

If I were Thomas I'd get on the field asap. He isn't that talented and Bell could do just as good of a job if not better. Thomas is a product of a potent offense.He must be hurt worse than he and the team is letting on.All Thomas owners must grab Mike Bell off the waiver wire as soon as they can.

 

[The Jerk]

All this talk about Pierre Thomas is a bit much. His production can be attributed as much to the prowess of the NO offense as his overall talent.

I agree, but the same can be said about many other players in many other offenses (and defenses, too, when looking at tackle numbers, for example), and not just now but for as long as football has been played.What is mystifying to me is how the same seemingly is not said about Reggie Bush.

 

[drew726]

As a Bush owner in a PPR league, I hope this isn't true. I drafted him strictly for the receptions. He's so fragile! Don't give him too many carries please!

 

[bocksheesh]

Pierre Thomas lists himself as "questionable" for Week 1. There is no supposedly underrated player who is more overrated right now than Thomas.

Bush is going to get a lot of carries - at least and until he breaks down.

Thomas is a journeyman runner who found himself in a good situation last year in NO. If he's hurt, there's very little keeping another comparable journeyman, Mike Bell, from taking a chunk of his carries.

Bottom line: the Saints running game will probably be a mess this season. But Reggie Bush will get the first crack at being the guy.

Somebody knows not what they speak of.

If someone knows not of what they speak, then someone else should get in touch with Coach Payton who has openly talked about using a 3-man RBBC in NO that includes Bush, Thomas, AND journeyman Mike Bell.Again, I assume you know of what you speak. And Coach Payton doesn't. Because he, if his own words are to be taken at face value, does not view as Pierre Thomas, following his career year last season, as the primary ball carrier in NO. He is part of a RBBC. A three-man RBBC.

Pierre Thomas. Coming off a career year. Will be sharing the ball with more RBs (Bush AND Bell). NOT less.

Look, I like Pierre Thomas. I think he'll be a nice RB in the Deuce McCallister mold. But let's not get carried away here. Thomas has NEVER carried the ball for an entire season (like Deuce). And he's dinged up already. I maintain that he is one of the most overrated underrated players in FF.

But again, someone knows of what they speak and someone else doesn't.

In related news, it's raining gold coins on Bourbon Street.

 

[Football Jones]

I'll be utterly shocked if Reggie Bush doesn't miss a portion of the season. I'm not trying to predict an injury, & I hope I'm wrong for his sake, but I honestly believe Bush's knee problems could prematurely end his career (or at the very least, his productivity). That alone, means I'm somewhat bullish on Thomas (in redraft leagues). That said, I think 2010 is the year they get their franchise RB. For that reason, I'm not real big on Thomas in dynasty leagues.

I really believe Mike Bell could end up with a much bigger role than most people expect, especially if Bush &/or Thomas don't stay healthy (obviously). The Saints can roll with virtually anybody at RB (or it sure seems like it, LOL).

 

[JuSt CuZ]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!

He is just not good!

Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!

This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)

Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1

Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.

As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.

Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!

Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!

Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!

Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....

I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!

(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

 

[Tiger Fan]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!He is just not good!Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

Bush is a very good football player. He's just not a 25 carry per game RB....He has been an injury risk, but to say he's held the saints back is laughable.

 

[jurb26]

The leading rusher in NO will probably average around 12 carries a game. So Bush could be that guy as well as anyone.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!He is just not good!Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

Bush is a very good football player. He's just not a 25 carry per game RB....He has been an injury risk, but to say he's held the saints back is laughable.

What is your argument that makes him btter then his horrific stats? 3.7 avg is not good no matter how u cut it!

 

[pollardsvision]

Pierre Thomas lists himself as "questionable" for Week 1. There is no supposedly underrated player who is more overrated right now than Thomas.

Bush is going to get a lot of carries - at least and until he breaks down.

Thomas is a journeyman runner who found himself in a good situation last year in NO. If he's hurt, there's very little keeping another comparable journeyman, Mike Bell, from taking a chunk of his carries.

Bottom line: the Saints running game will probably be a mess this season. But Reggie Bush will get the first crack at being the guy.

Somebody knows not what they speak of.

If someone knows not of what they speak, then someone else should get in touch with Coach Payton who has openly talked about using a 3-man RBBC in NO that includes Bush, Thomas, AND journeyman Mike Bell.Again, I assume you know of what you speak. And Coach Payton doesn't. Because he, if his own words are to be taken at face value, does not view as Pierre Thomas, following his career year last season, as the primary ball carrier in NO. He is part of a RBBC. A three-man RBBC.

Pierre Thomas. Coming off a career year. Will be sharing the ball with more RBs (Bush AND Bell). NOT less.

Look, I like Pierre Thomas. I think he'll be a nice RB in the Deuce McCallister mold. But let's not get carried away here. Thomas has NEVER carried the ball for an entire season (like Deuce). And he's dinged up already. I maintain that he is one of the most overrated underrated players in FF.

But again, someone knows of what they speak and someone else doesn't.

In related news, it's raining gold coins on Bourbon Street.

I think he's questioning your calling Pierre a journeyman, which is different than calling Pierre over-rated for fantasy purposes.Pierre has played 2 seasons of NFL football for the same team. "Jouneyman" misrepresents what Pierre is. You may think he's unproven or lacking talent, but he's not someone who's bounced around the league or someone that we've seen be mediocre for a long time.

Payton's talk of a 3-headed monster isn't a indictment of Pierre's talent. Every coach says everyone will get touches in the pre-season, especially when his top 2 backs are banged up. It wouldn't expect him to come right out and say, "Ideally, we'd hope Bell never touches the field, but Mr. Kardishian and the Frenchmen brought their skirts to camp and can't stay healthy. Once they get healthy, Bell, who's worked really hard for us, will be relegated to scraps."

Personally, I could see him disappointing this year, but it would only be because of injury. He's the most talented Saints RB.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

Throw fantasy out the door!

Pierre is a better football player then Reggie!

The world of money and hoping he can do what he did in college and yr 1 is why he is getting anytime!

Hes a punt returner, and nuthing more!

Fantasy imput---he is prolly the 4th receiving option now....Brees will look down field a lot more then dumping it off!

Colston, Moore, and Shockey will see the ball before him now, back in year one he was option 2 behind Colston!

ALL IN MY OPINION!

 

[LBH]

Pierre Thomas lists himself as "questionable" for Week 1. There is no supposedly underrated player who is more overrated right now than Thomas.

Bush is going to get a lot of carries - at least and until he breaks down.

Thomas is a journeyman runner who found himself in a good situation last year in NO. If he's hurt, there's very little keeping another comparable journeyman, Mike Bell, from taking a chunk of his carries.

Bottom line: the Saints running game will probably be a mess this season. But Reggie Bush will get the first crack at being the guy.

Somebody knows not what they speak of.

If someone knows not of what they speak, then someone else should get in touch with Coach Payton who has openly talked about using a 3-man RBBC in NO that includes Bush, Thomas, AND journeyman Mike Bell.Again, I assume you know of what you speak. And Coach Payton doesn't. Because he, if his own words are to be taken at face value, does not view as Pierre Thomas, following his career year last season, as the primary ball carrier in NO. He is part of a RBBC. A three-man RBBC.

Pierre Thomas. Coming off a career year. Will be sharing the ball with more RBs (Bush AND Bell). NOT less.

Look, I like Pierre Thomas. I think he'll be a nice RB in the Deuce McCallister mold. But let's not get carried away here. Thomas has NEVER carried the ball for an entire season (like Deuce). And he's dinged up already. I maintain that he is one of the most overrated underrated players in FF.

But again, someone knows of what they speak and someone else doesn't.

In related news, it's raining gold coins on Bourbon Street.

I think he's questioning your calling Pierre a journeyman, which is different than calling Pierre over-rated for fantasy purposes.Pierre has played 2 seasons of NFL football for the same team. "Jouneyman" misrepresents what Pierre is. You may think he's unproven or lacking talent, but he's not someone who's bounced around the league or someone that we've seen be mediocre for a long time.

Payton's talk of a 3-headed monster isn't a indictment of Pierre's talent. Every coach says everyone will get touches in the pre-season, especially when his top 2 backs are banged up. It wouldn't expect him to come right out and say, "Ideally, we'd hope Bell never touches the field, but Mr. Kardishian and the Frenchmen brought their skirts to camp and can't stay healthy. Once they get healthy, Bell, who's worked really hard for us, will be relegated to scraps."

Personally, I could see him disappointing this year, but it would only be because of injury. He's the most talented Saints RB.

 

[bcr8f]

Plax is the most talented Giants WR too but it doesn't do any good if he's not on the field.

 

[Gadabout]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!He is just not good!Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

To each his own.I personally think the Saints are at their optimal playing level when Bush is healthy, and on the field. Then again, I also don't base his effectiveness on cute acronyms and what Joe Blow is doing out in the Sioux Falls Arena League.

 

[walkwithme]

I don't know if anyone can believe this story but Reggie just needs to stay healthy. Saints are a pass first team if he gets 10 carries a game and stay healthy then he will outplay his draft position.

 

[Breesisdaman]

Make or Break season for Bush or next year he is on the trade block. He is making too much money and the Saints need to pay Drew Brees. It sounds like some people here are holding grudges on Reggie Bush because they drafted him on their team and he let them down, That is understandable. However if you honestly think the Saints will relegate a healthy Bush to a secondary role to Pierre Thomas under coach Sean Payton. I want some of what your smoking.

 

[Bri]

All I've heard is a 3 man RBBC.

That said, I think Bush should get the carries. He should be more than capable of filling in while Pierre is out.

Doubt he does but I'm about sick of this glorified Larry Centers role.

 

[Bri]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!He is just not good!Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

I'd like to see the Saints get a different RB coachReggie Bush USC /= Reggie Bush NOS it's not even close

 

[Brassmonkey71]

Yahoo?? If you go to the fantasy sports page now, they are Pimping Pierre Thomas as the RB to own!

 

[higgins]

MacDaddy is better than this....

No -- he's really not...

 

[theJCdude]

bush getting all the carries. funny... even when old man deuce was there he got carries over bush.

 

[-baller]

could we change the subtitle from per Yahoo to per some yahoo, plz?

 

[Manster]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!

He is just not good!

Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!

This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)

Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1

Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.

As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.

Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!

Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!

Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!

Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....

I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!

(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

I'd like to see the Saints get a different RB coachReggie Bush USC /= Reggie Bush NOS it's not even close

agreed, but its on Reggie. he was able to dance around and make stuff happen in college. it just didnt translate into the NFL. if he'd take what the D gives him.............he is not a between-the-tackles guy, period. if Thomas gets healthy, he'll be the primary ball carrier and Bush will get his usual receptions and carries. thats if he can stay on the field.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!He is just not good!Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

I'd like to see the Saints get a different RB coachReggie Bush USC /= Reggie Bush NOS it's not even close

I don't know anything about the RB coach to make a comment about the impact on Bush, but to compare Bush in college to Bush in the pros is comparing apples to oranges. At USC, Bush played on an offense where every single starter was drafted/signed by an NFL team. He demonstrated his skills in great part because his team was that much better than pretty much every team they faced. He was running in space even when he ran between the tackles because the o-line was that good relative to the competition. He could get to the second level of the defense untouched quite frequently. Obviously, the NFL is a different story. Bush shouldn't be a between the tackles guy - that's not going to keep him on the field.

 

[Judge Smails]

I have zero worry that Bush will be the primary running back in New Orleans, unless every single straight ahead back is hurt. His YPC spits the truth. Thomas had a much higher YPC on the same team. There's your comparison. Bush simply stutter steps too much and has too many carries resulting in 0 or negative yardage. And unless he's going over the top from the 1 he's a horrible goal line back. The Saints can run the ball not because of their line, but because they pass so well. Spread receivers, pass formation, quick hits up the middle. Pretty easy to get to the second level if linemen make their blocks.

Thomas or Bell will carry the ball. Bush is the receiver and change of pace guy. Period.

 

[Jason Wood]

Not only is it pure speculation, it makes no sense. We've seen enough from Bush as a runner to know he's a below average rusher at the NFL level.

 

[Louisville Slugger]

I have zero worry that Bush will be the primary running back in New Orleans, unless every single straight ahead back is hurt. His YPC spits the truth. Thomas had a much higher YPC on the same team. There's your comparison. Bush simply stutter steps too much and has too many carries resulting in 0 or negative yardage. And unless he's going over the top from the 1 he's a horrible goal line back. The Saints can run the ball not because of their line, but because they pass so well. Spread receivers, pass formation, quick hits up the middle. Pretty easy to get to the second level if linemen make their blocks.Thomas or Bell will carry the ball. Bush is the receiver and change of pace guy. Period.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Reggie's the #2 receiving option on this team. Hope he sticks to getting 10 carries. He's gold in PPR formats.

He may get 'most' of the carries. Then they don't plan on running much...

Though I don't think that's how it'll play out. I think they'll be ahead of the Lions 21-0 by the end of the first & run the ball with their #2/#3 RB for the rest of the game.

 

[Breesisdaman]

Remember folks. Sean Payton calls the plays. He had a healthy Deuce in Reggie's rookie season and still used Reggie more than McAllister. He has man love for Reggie Bush and the big play ability he carries. He will utilize him in the game plan if healthy. How Reggie gets the ball will be more than likely through the air but he will see touches in the backfield and on returns. He is not a pure RB in terms of his value in FF or to the Saints but he still will have tons of value if he can avoid the injury bug this year. that Value could be more than PT if Bell enters the picture. Bell will not steal Reggie's work load. he will steal P.T.'s. So much unknown going on with the Saints ground game but this much I have noticed, they have improved the run blocking so who ever gets the gig will certainly have some holes to run through.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Bush is not the key to anything, and personally I really think he holds the Saints back!

He is just not good!

Since the first year when the league was not ready for him, he has sucked or been injured!

This is the NFL, the DC's can easily handle him now, cuz u know he cant run up the middle...AT ALL!. (he averages 3.7 yards a carry, and in 3 years and that is down right horrible)

Example of how is is nothing special....Fred Taylor has a better career yac (8.2) to put in perspective, Bush has a 7.1

Taylor was not known as a recieving back and Bush is and they both have about the same amount of receptions in their career, that is why I compared the two.

As the man stated above, we seen this song and dance before.

Mark my word if they go with him, Brees will throw for 600 yards wk 1, cuz they willl not hand it to Bush, even agaist Detroit!

Saints need to keep Bush as the return man, thats his only assest right now!

Only value he has to fantsy players is in a PPR league, where he will get you 10 catches for 33 yards, but 1,973 yards total if you count sideline to sideline runs!

Again to make myself clear as a Saints fan, a huge Saints fan....

I'm ashamed with all the weapons and other talent on this team, he even gets mentioned at all!

(This could be my motivational ploy, lol)

Bush is a very good football player. He's just not a 25 carry per game RB....He has been an injury risk, but to say he's held the saints back is laughable.

What is your argument that makes him btter then his horrific stats? 3.7 avg is not good no matter how u cut it!

You're looking at him in a vacuum as a RB who only carries the ball. If you're gonna bring up one stat, bring them all up. He averages 70 catches a year....and that + his rushing attempts means he avgs 5 yards/touch from scrimmage. Not to mention the 4 career punt return TDS.24 TDs in 38 games

Now that's just stats. Clearly he can score every time he touches the ball. There are a ton of weapons in the saints offense, so you put your best spy and you're gonna get exploited elsewhere. You don't put a spy on him and he's gonna score given enough touches.

I'm not saying he's the 2nd coming....but you can't compare him to a bruiser RB who doesn't do anything else.

 

[moderated]

Throw fantasy out the door!

Pierre is a better football player then Reggie!

The world of money and hoping he can do what he did in college and yr 1 is why he is getting anytime!

Hes a punt returner, and nuthing more!

Fantasy imput---he is prolly the 4th receiving option now....Brees will look down field a lot more then dumping it off!

Colston, Moore, and Shockey will see the ball before him now, back in year one he was option 2 behind Colston!

ALL IN MY OPINION!

your completely butchering the use of the exclamation point, stop it.

 

[TitusIII]

If Reggie gets 10 carries, and 5 receptions AND can stay healthy, he is is the ideal #3 back...

 

[jurb26]

If Reggie gets 10 carries, and 5 receptions AND can stay healthy, he is is the ideal #3 back...

If Bush finishes the year with 160 carries and 80 receptions you can count on him being more than a RB3. He will be a very good RB2.