Reggie Bush video (1 Viewer)

[Riffraff]

Not sure if Honda or not...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8...5&q=reggie+bush

He's got some great moves.

Looks effortless when running and kicking it into 2nd gear.

One drawback that I saw is that he needs to learn to hold the ball with his left hand when he takes that left sideline. And to hold it up higher when he gets to the NFL.

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I was told by an USC alumni (MK) that the previous video was his sophmore highlights.

Here's a link to his 2005 gems:

http://usctrojans.collegesports.com/sports...bush-video.html

 

[Chase Stuart]

Not sure if Honda or not...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8...5&q=reggie+bush

He's got some great moves.

Looks effortless when running and kicking it into 2nd gear.

One drawback that I saw is that he needs to learn to hold the ball with his left hand when he takes that left sideline. And to hold it up higher when he gets to the NFL.

 

[dgreen]

I love the song selection. Fits perfectly.

 

[dgreen]

One drawback that I saw is that he needs to learn to hold the ball with his left hand when he takes that left sideline.

I don't know. A ton of NFLers don't do that, either.

 

[Loopdog]

his cuts are just silly

 

[Sheriff66]

Unbelieveable moves, but he won't see holes like that in the NFL. I would not take him with the #1 pick if I were the Texans though, watching that video makes me think he should be moved to WR in the NFL, might be the next Steve Smith. I just don't think he can be an every down back in the NFL...

 

[mektarus]

I know there has been a lot of talk about whether Houston will take Bush or Young with the 1st pick (or even trade down) but anyone who passes on this kids is likely to regret it for a long time. He's Walter Peyton, Barry Sanders and Marshall Faulk all rolled into one and on the right team he could be something very, very special.

 

[Sheriff66]

I know there has been a lot of talk about whether Houston will take Bush or Young with the 1st pick (or even trade down) but anyone who passes on this kids is likely to regret it for a long time. He's Walter Peyton, Barry Sanders and Marshall Faulk all rolled into one and on the right team he could be something very, very special.

I know most people think that, but I don't. Comparing him to Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Faulk ? I would say more Warrick Dunn before any of those players....

 

[Loopdog]

i agree, i dont think he'll be Walter PaytonI think he'll be more Brian Westbrooki think USC's line had a lot to do with Bush and his successalthough if Kubiak goes to HOU and drafts Bush in the Denver style offense and running schemes, that could be a perfect fit....

 

[Helm]

i agree, i dont think he'll be Walter Payton

I think he'll be more Brian Westbrook

i think USC's line had a lot to do with Bush and his success

although if Kubiak goes to HOU and drafts Bush into the Denver style offensive line scheme, that could be a perfect fit....

Fixed.

 

[Warpig]

One drawback that I saw is that he needs to learn to hold the ball with his left hand when he takes that left sideline.

I don't know. A ton of NFLers don't do that, either.

Fundamentally, yes, he should switch the ball towards the outside when running. However, I don't think it is a problem unless it becomes a problem. Alot of NFL running backs don't switch because their right arm is more than likely their dominant arm and therefore stronger and they may feel more secure with the ball in their stronger arm. As a coach, I really don't mind what arm they carry the ball in as long as they cover it up when in traffic. He sure is fluid though.

 

[CA_7]

i agree, i dont think he'll be Walter Payton

I think he'll be more Brian Westbrook

i think USC's line had a lot to do with Bush and his success

although if Kubiak goes to HOU and drafts Bush into the Denver style offensive line scheme, that could be a perfect fit....

Fixed.

Didn't HOU start using zone blocking over a year ago? Well with their line they are trying to do it...

 

[redman]

He certainly has a job in the NFL as:1) a punt returner - his moves on the fly in the open field are tailor made for that; 2) a WR or 3rd down back - he has great, great hands and runs crisp routes (this is where a lot of the Marshall Faulk comparisons come in IMHO; some have said Faulk could also have been one of the best WR's to play); 3) a KR - he shows a very good ability to wait for blocks before breaking upfield on a cut.The question is will he cut it as a starting NFL RB?

 

[Chaos Commish]

I just don't think he can be an every down back in the NFL...

Why?He is 20 years old. He will be bigger faster and stronger than Tomlinson was at the combine and Tomlinson was 21.

 

[Sheriff66]

He certainly has a job in the NFL as:

1) a punt returner - his moves on the fly in the open field are tailor made for that;

2) a WR or 3rd down back - he has great, great hands and runs crisp routes (this is where a lot of the Marshall Faulk comparisons come in IMHO; some have said Faulk could also have been one of the best WR's to play);

3) a KR - he shows a very good ability to wait for blocks before breaking upfield on a cut.

The question is will he cut it as a starting NFL RB?

My thoughts exactly, I think we would be a TOP NOTCH WR, but full time RB, I don't think so. USC was blowing HUGE holes open in that video, and he had time to get into the secondary and make people miss, won't have gapping holes in the NFL and will take a beating he has never endured before...

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

Unbelieveable moves, but he won't see holes like that in the NFL. I would not take him with the #1 pick if I were the Texans though, watching that video makes me think he should be moved to WR in the NFL, might be the next Steve Smith. I just don't think he can be an every down back in the NFL...

Holes? The majority of that video saw him juking 5 dudes in the open field on crazy cutbacks. He is the next Barry Sanders, some people just aren't going to get on board until the bandwagon crashes directly into them, and it will.

 

[redman]

He certainly has a job in the NFL as:

1) a punt returner - his moves on the fly in the open field are tailor made for that;

2) a WR or 3rd down back - he has great, great hands and runs crisp routes (this is where a lot of the Marshall Faulk comparisons come in IMHO; some have said Faulk could also have been one of the best WR's to play);

3) a KR - he shows a very good ability to wait for blocks before breaking upfield on a cut.

The question is will he cut it as a starting NFL RB?

My thoughts exactly, I think we would be a TOP NOTCH WR, but full time RB, I don't think so. USC was blowing HUGE holes open in that video, and he had time to get into the secondary and make people miss, won't have gapping holes in the NFL and will take a beating he has never endured before...

I might be reading too much into what you're saying, but you seem to be concluding he WON'T be a successful RB. I'm not ready to conclude that, I'm just wondering about it aloud.

 

[Sheriff66]

He certainly has a job in the NFL as:

1) a punt returner - his moves on the fly in the open field are tailor made for that;

2) a WR or 3rd down back - he has great, great hands and runs crisp routes (this is where a lot of the Marshall Faulk comparisons come in IMHO; some have said Faulk could also have been one of the best WR's to play);

3) a KR - he shows a very good ability to wait for blocks before breaking upfield on a cut.

The question is will he cut it as a starting NFL RB?

My thoughts exactly, I think we would be a TOP NOTCH WR, but full time RB, I don't think so. USC was blowing HUGE holes open in that video, and he had time to get into the secondary and make people miss, won't have gapping holes in the NFL and will take a beating he has never endured before...

I might be reading too much into what you're saying, but you seem to be concluding he WON'T be a successful RB. I'm not ready to conclude that, I'm just wondering about it aloud.

I think he will be successful at RB, but no Walter Payton, Barry Sanders or Marshall Faulk type player. I don't believe he will be a great runner between the tackles in the NFL, and IMO, will not live up to the #1 pick in the draft status as a RB. I think he will be a Dunn, Westbrook type back, and I didn't see anyone jumping out to burn the #1 OVERALL pick on either of them. Bush will not have the holes he had at USC to run through, let's see when DL and 250 pound LBs start putting a hat on him in the NFL, IMO, he will not be able to take that kind of beating. I think with his moves and route running abilities, he would be a great WR, just my opinion though. D. Davis is a good back, I would trade out of the #1 pick if I were the Texans and try to shore up my OL and #2 WR spot before taking Bush.

 

[Sheriff66]

Unbelieveable moves, but he won't see holes like that in the NFL. I would not take him with the #1 pick if I were the Texans though, watching that video makes me think he should be moved to WR in the NFL, might be the next Steve Smith. I just don't think he can be an every down back in the NFL...

Holes? The majority of that video saw him juking 5 dudes in the open field on crazy cutbacks. He is the next Barry Sanders, some people just aren't going to get on board until the bandwagon crashes directly into them, and it will.

Exactly, they like to get him in space to make moves, he is not a great between the tacles runner, White is a better pro prospect than Bush IMO, and will have a better NFL career as a RB.

 

[mektarus]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbsWalter Payton: 5-10, 200lbsBarry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbsMarshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbsWhy is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

 

[CalBear]

Bush has far better moves than Dunn, is at least as shifty as Westbrook and is bigger and stronger than either of them. The comparison is just silly. If you want to downgrade him from Faulk/Sanders, you might compare him to Marcus Allen.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

It's silly isn't it? Fwiw, I doubt Reggie is 6-0. I think he's 5-11, same height as my brother, and a little shorter than my 6-0 nephew. I also think he'll weigh in at 205 for his workouts (or the combine if he attends). That's identical to Tomlinson when he was a year older than Reggie. If Reggie stays healthy he'll be as good as any feature back in the NFL in a couple years. He'll workout lighter than he'll play, like Tomlinson did, in order to post the fastest time. Like Portis, he'll mature into a natural 210-215 in a couple years. And he is awesome running between the tackles. His vision is extraordinary and obvious on the video. He sees holes that look huge after he hits them, but few backs see those holes to begin with or have the burst to get to them, let alone through them. His two long TD runs against ASU were right up the middle and there isn't a chance on earth LenDale White makes either run.

I'm bored with this topic though and give up on trying to explain to the doubters that their concerns are not logical.

 

[Sheriff66]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

It's silly isn't it? Fwiw, I doubt Reggie is 6-0. I think he's 5-11, same height as my brother, and a little shorter than my 6-0 nephew. I also think he'll weigh in at 205 for his workouts (or the combine if he attends). That's identical to Tomlinson when he was a year older than Reggie. If Reggie stays healthy he'll be as good as any feature back in the NFL in a couple years. He'll workout lighter than he'll play, like Tomlinson did, in order to post the fastest time. Like Portis, he'll mature into a natural 210-215 in a couple years. And he is awesome running between the tackles. His vision is extraordinary and obvious on the video. He sees holes that look huge after he hits them, but few backs see those holes to begin with or have the burst to get to them, let alone through them. His two long TD runs against ASU were right up the middle and there isn't a chance on earth LenDale White makes either run.

I'm bored with this topic though and give up on trying to explain to the doubters that their concerns are not logical.

I have my opinions, you have yours, we'll find out in the next 6-7 years who is right. I will gladly admit to being wrong if I am, I just don't think I am at this time. BTW, no way Reggie is 6' tall...

 

[redman]

He certainly has a job in the NFL as:

1) a punt returner - his moves on the fly in the open field are tailor made for that;

2) a WR or 3rd down back - he has great, great hands and runs crisp routes (this is where a lot of the Marshall Faulk comparisons come in IMHO; some have said Faulk could also have been one of the best WR's to play);

3) a KR - he shows a very good ability to wait for blocks before breaking upfield on a cut.

The question is will he cut it as a starting NFL RB?

My thoughts exactly, I think we would be a TOP NOTCH WR, but full time RB, I don't think so. USC was blowing HUGE holes open in that video, and he had time to get into the secondary and make people miss, won't have gapping holes in the NFL and will take a beating he has never endured before...

I might be reading too much into what you're saying, but you seem to be concluding he WON'T be a successful RB. I'm not ready to conclude that, I'm just wondering about it aloud.

I think he will be successful at RB, but no Walter Payton, Barry Sanders or Marshall Faulk type player. I don't believe he will be a great runner between the tackles in the NFL, and IMO, will not live up to the #1 pick in the draft status as a RB. I think he will be a Dunn, Westbrook type back, and I didn't see anyone jumping out to burn the #1 OVERALL pick on either of them. Bush will not have the holes he had at USC to run through, let's see when DL and 250 pound LBs start putting a hat on him in the NFL, IMO, he will not be able to take that kind of beating. I think with his moves and route running abilities, he would be a great WR, just my opinion though. D. Davis is a good back, I would trade out of the #1 pick if I were the Texans and try to shore up my OL and #2 WR spot before taking Bush.

The same could be said for Ricky Williams at Texas or Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown at Auburn, etc. regarding the o-line making holes. I do think that it's going to be interested to see his durability tested. In my view many players have taken years to learn how to stay healthy over an entire season. It took Faulk several years. Fred Taylor took four years to figure out how to condition himself away from in-season hamstring problems. IIRC I've heard Tiki Barber make statements to this effect about himself.

Bush has some athletic edges vs. even NFL talent that many of those guys didn't have in terms of overall speed and quickness. That won't change for him.

 

[tattoofan]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

 

[Peep It Yo!]

 

[SoloMatisse]

I know there has been a lot of talk about whether Houston will take Bush or Young with the 1st pick (or even trade down) but anyone who passes on this kids is likely to regret it for a long time. He's Walter Peyton, Barry Sanders and Marshall Faulk all rolled into one and on the right team he could be something very, very special.

Wrong ...this guy's got NOTHING in commmon with Walter Payton, other than he's technically a RB.....in college. Payton was a physical, pounding, brutal between the tackles, CONTACT runner who PUNISHED guys. He didnt have great speed and he wasnt great catching the ball out of the backfield. Bush looks like a great guy to give the ball to know when NOONE is looking to make a tackle. The previous poster was right...switch him to WR already. As a playmaker he looks nice, but he was hardly getting touched in any of this footage....not impressive when translating to the NFL level. Players in the big leagues actually HIT and have speed. #1 overall???? .....just not seeing it for a guy who hasnt really proven he can take a big time hit.

The Marshall Faulk/Barry Sanders comparison seems a little closer with Bush....specifically Faulk. NOONE should ever really be compared to Sanders imo. The guy had 37....THIRTY SEVEN TDs his Jr. Heisman winning season AGAINST factories like Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Texas A&M. Bush had 15 against the weakest major conference in the country. Dont get me wrong, if Im an NFL team, Id love to have him, but just not at the price of a #1 overall.

 

[SoloMatisse]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

Because Walter Payton came into the league THIRTY years ago when Linebackers weighed about 205.....Faulk is now RETIRING with that size after entering the league about 12 or 13 years ago before the big DALLAS dynasty boom changed the size of players for eternity, and finally....NO PLAYER having accomplished ZILCH in the NFL deserves to be compared to Barry Sanders! The man could have completely shattered the all time NFL rushing record and chose not to and had moves beyond comparison. Reggie Bush is nice, but absolutely NO Barry Sanders. I find hit hard to believe that people can look at this film, see with their own eyes that Bush is not getting touched on hardly any of these plays, and think he will actually be running like that in the NFL. The kid is going to get hit more BEHIND the line of scrimmage in his first month of PRO play than he ever has in his entire life of playing football.

Bottom line as to why Reggie Bush cant be an every down back in the NFL??....because every down backs in the NFL take a POUNDING and Bush has proven nothing thus far suggesting he can handle it.

 

[brednbuddah]

that video is the only footage i've ever seen of reggie bush as i do not follow college football.The guy looks very slippery and seems to be able to find the lanes, but I didn't see any evidence of him possessing a power running ability, you know a bit of a bruiser.don't kill me if he can. i just didn't see it in the video. maybe the person who put the footage together thought that would make for a boring video as what was in there was pretty exciting.

 

[JAA]

He's no Steve Slaton. I havnt seen Reggie score 6 TD's in one game ...

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

The Chris Brown "era" is over in Tennessee.Go Titans.

 

[cstu]

Unbelieveable moves, but he won't see holes like that in the NFL. I would not take him with the #1 pick if I were the Texans though, watching that video makes me think he should be moved to WR in the NFL, might be the next Steve Smith. I just don't think he can be an every down back in the NFL...

Like Westbrook? He's not the sort of player who you are going to run between the tackles 20 times a game, but he'll be very successful if he's used the way Westbrook, Faulk, and Dunn have been. I'm also not concerned about his size since he's build roughly like Cadillac and should be able to put on 15-20 pounds the way he did.

 

[cstu]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

Because Walter Payton came into the league THIRTY years ago when Linebackers weighed about 205.....Faulk is now RETIRING with that size after entering the league about 12 or 13 years ago before the big DALLAS dynasty boom changed the size of players for eternity, and finally....NO PLAYER having accomplished ZILCH in the NFL deserves to be compared to Barry Sanders! The man could have completely shattered the all time NFL rushing record and chose not to and had moves beyond comparison. Reggie Bush is nice, but absolutely NO Barry Sanders. I find hit hard to believe that people can look at this film, see with their own eyes that Bush is not getting touched on hardly any of these plays, and think he will actually be running like that in the NFL. The kid is going to get hit more BEHIND the line of scrimmage in his first month of PRO play than he ever has in his entire life of playing football.

Bottom line as to why Reggie Bush cant be an every down back in the NFL??....because every down backs in the NFL take a POUNDING and Bush has proven nothing thus far suggesting he can handle it.

Again, all your knocks on Bush have been said about many successful NFL RB's. He has big-time talent and that is something you can't teach. Also, besides freak ACL injuries what gets RB's hurt is taking a pounding play after play - something smaller guys learn to avoid. As far as him getting caught behind the line on a bad team, what makes you think that's any different than what any other RB would have to deal with?

 

[CalBear]

Unbelieveable moves, but he won't see holes like that in the NFL. I would not take him with the #1 pick if I were the Texans though, watching that video makes me think he should be moved to WR in the NFL, might be the next Steve Smith. I just don't think he can be an every down back in the NFL...

Like Westbrook? He's not the sort of player who you are going to run between the tackles 20 times a game, but he'll be very successful if he's used the way Westbrook, Faulk, and Dunn have been. I'm also not concerned about his size since he's build roughly like Cadillac and should be able to put on 15-20 pounds the way he did.

Faulk had over 300 touches eight times in his career, and he had as many as 410. For comparison, Dunn has had 300 touches only once (this year, oddly), and Westbrook has not had even 250. Neither Dunn nor Westbrook has ever been the focus of their team's offense; if Bush goes to a team where he will be the focus of the offense (which seems likely), there's no reason to believe he can't touch the ball 300 times in a season.

 

[3nOut]

Bottom line as to why Reggie Bush cant be an every down back in the NFL??....because every down backs in the NFL take a POUNDING and Bush has proven nothing thus far suggesting he can handle it.

Because he wasn't pounded in college means he won't be an every down back? He wasn't used on every down because thet had another very talented back on their roster. They probably could have played Bush every down had they not had anyone else, but why would they do that? What were they supposed to do, keep White on the bench so that Buysh ca have all the touches? Just because he hasn't proven it in coleege doesnt mean he can't or won't in the NFL. Bottom line really is that you don't know.

 

[jeff_eaglz]

Whomever gets Reggie Bush would make a mistake if they try to make him a RB, WR and a KR/PR. Bush will have enough of a learning curve as he enters the NFL. Adding extra touches for him may sound like a good idea, but he hasn't played 4 preseason and 16 regular season games yet. Giving him (or anyone else for that matter) excessive touches could lead to burning Bush to early.As for my opinion on Bush, scheme and surrounding cast will mean more than most think. If he's the sole focus of the offense, he'll not do nearly as well as if he gets in with a group of talented offensive players. I saw Bush live vs. Va Tech last year, and he was clearly the best and most dangerous player on the field. I stayed up for the Fresno State game, and that was the most impressive one game I've seen from Reggie, but it was against a weak D. He still had amazing exploits in that game.I've seen a few other games (ND, Texas come to mind), and he was always the best player on the field - until the Texas game. It seemed he was pressing (bad idea on that lateral) and could not break away from the defense like he had in other games. Whether that is the speed on Texas' defense or nerves by Reggie, hard to say - but that was the one game I saw where he was not at least a step faster than everyone else on the field. That will also likely be the case on Sundays in the fall, as the NFL's speed is greater than college.So if Bush gets only 200 touches next season, I would argue that is the right thing to do to get him acclimated. All that said someone's going to "overpay" for him in the draft next year, so more power to them (unless a dynasty league, then it might be worth it). I'd say Lendale White has more of an impact in 2006 than Bush, but Bush will break out in 2007 (assuming he grows into his frame like LT2 did).

 

[SoloMatisse]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

Because Walter Payton came into the league THIRTY years ago when Linebackers weighed about 205.....Faulk is now RETIRING with that size after entering the league about 12 or 13 years ago before the big DALLAS dynasty boom changed the size of players for eternity, and finally....NO PLAYER having accomplished ZILCH in the NFL deserves to be compared to Barry Sanders! The man could have completely shattered the all time NFL rushing record and chose not to and had moves beyond comparison. Reggie Bush is nice, but absolutely NO Barry Sanders. I find hit hard to believe that people can look at this film, see with their own eyes that Bush is not getting touched on hardly any of these plays, and think he will actually be running like that in the NFL. The kid is going to get hit more BEHIND the line of scrimmage in his first month of PRO play than he ever has in his entire life of playing football.

Bottom line as to why Reggie Bush cant be an every down back in the NFL??....because every down backs in the NFL take a POUNDING and Bush has proven nothing thus far suggesting he can handle it.

Again, all your knocks on Bush have been said about many successful NFL RB's. He has big-time talent and that is something you can't teach. Also, besides freak ACL injuries what gets RB's hurt is taking a pounding play after play - something smaller guys learn to avoid. As far as him getting caught behind the line on a bad team, what makes you think that's any different than what any other RB would have to deal with?

Let me keep this simple. In scouting JJ Arrington for fantasy this past season, I hadnt really caught any significant footage of him during the season, so I googled him and found a bunch of highlights. This was the AP All American back that gained over 2k at CAL. His footage was also unbelievable. I mean, it had to be, he gained 2000yds. What I saw was a small guy playing against WEAK COMPETITION. Bush is faster and has better moves....but he's still faced a whole lot of WEAK competition. What seperates him from all the others??...not a thing...other than the fact that he's being hyped as the #1 overall, which is ludicrous.

 

[Chaka]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

Because Walter Payton came into the league THIRTY years ago when Linebackers weighed about 205.....Faulk is now RETIRING with that size after entering the league about 12 or 13 years ago before the big DALLAS dynasty boom changed the size of players for eternity, and finally....NO PLAYER having accomplished ZILCH in the NFL deserves to be compared to Barry Sanders! The man could have completely shattered the all time NFL rushing record and chose not to and had moves beyond comparison. Reggie Bush is nice, but absolutely NO Barry Sanders. I find hit hard to believe that people can look at this film, see with their own eyes that Bush is not getting touched on hardly any of these plays, and think he will actually be running like that in the NFL. The kid is going to get hit more BEHIND the line of scrimmage in his first month of PRO play than he ever has in his entire life of playing football.

Bottom line as to why Reggie Bush cant be an every down back in the NFL??....because every down backs in the NFL take a POUNDING and Bush has proven nothing thus far suggesting he can handle it.

You talk as if Bush has already done something to prove he can't handle it!

 

[Chaka]

I've seen a few other games (ND, Texas come to mind), and he was always the best player on the field - until the Texas game. It seemed he was pressing (bad idea on that lateral) and could not break away from the defense like he had in other games. Whether that is the speed on Texas' defense or nerves by Reggie, hard to say - but that was the one game I saw where he was not at least a step faster than everyone else on the field.

Bush put up 170 yards and a TD v Texas. Not bad for someone who was not a step faster than the competition.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Reggie Bush: 6-0, 200lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lbs

Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203lbs

Marshall Faulk: 5-10, 211lbs

Why is it again that no one thinks Reggie can be an every down RB in the NFL?

Because Walter Payton came into the league THIRTY years ago when Linebackers weighed about 205.....Faulk is now RETIRING with that size after entering the league about 12 or 13 years ago before the big DALLAS dynasty boom changed the size of players for eternity, and finally....NO PLAYER having accomplished ZILCH in the NFL deserves to be compared to Barry Sanders! The man could have completely shattered the all time NFL rushing record and chose not to and had moves beyond comparison. Reggie Bush is nice, but absolutely NO Barry Sanders. I find hit hard to believe that people can look at this film, see with their own eyes that Bush is not getting touched on hardly any of these plays, and think he will actually be running like that in the NFL. The kid is going to get hit more BEHIND the line of scrimmage in his first month of PRO play than he ever has in his entire life of playing football.

Bottom line as to why Reggie Bush cant be an every down back in the NFL??....because every down backs in the NFL take a POUNDING and Bush has proven nothing thus far suggesting he can handle it.

Again, all your knocks on Bush have been said about many successful NFL RB's. He has big-time talent and that is something you can't teach. Also, besides freak ACL injuries what gets RB's hurt is taking a pounding play after play - something smaller guys learn to avoid. As far as him getting caught behind the line on a bad team, what makes you think that's any different than what any other RB would have to deal with?

Let me keep this simple. In scouting JJ Arrington for fantasy this past season, I hadnt really caught any significant footage of him during the season, so I googled him and found a bunch of highlights. This was the AP All American back that gained over 2k at CAL. His footage was also unbelievable. I mean, it had to be, he gained 2000yds. What I saw was a small guy playing against WEAK COMPETITION. Bush is faster and has better moves....but he's still faced a whole lot of WEAK competition. What seperates him from all the others??...not a thing...other than the fact that he's being hyped as the #1 overall, which is ludicrous.

JJ Arrington: 2,018 yards on 289 carries = 7.0 YPC; 21 catches for 121 yards = 5.8 YPRReggie Bush: 1,740 yards on 200 carres = 8.7 YPC; 37 catches for 478 yards = 12.9 YPR

So if Bush would have rushed for 278 yards on an additional 89 carries (3.1 YPC), then he would have been the rushing equal of Arrington. However, that seems pretty unlikely. Bush averaged 1.7 YPC MORE than Arrington, which obviously is very significant. He's also a much better receiver.

 

[jeff_eaglz]

I've seen a few other games (ND, Texas come to mind), and he was always the best player on the field - until the Texas game. It seemed he was pressing (bad idea on that lateral) and could not break away from the defense like he had in other games. Whether that is the speed on Texas' defense or nerves by Reggie, hard to say - but that was the one game I saw where he was not at least a step faster than everyone else on the field.

Bush put up 170 yards and a TD v Texas. Not bad for someone who was not a step faster than the competition.

My point was not about his stat line but his inability to cut and dance and make the defense look foolish (like on many of his highlight reel plays). Yes he had 82 yards rushing on 13 carries. Yes he had 6 catches for 95 yards. If you recall the game he was able to hit the hole but unable to make the second man miss and was caught from behind more than once. He was also only able to turn the corner once - on his scoring run.All I'm saying is when the level of talent on the other side of the ball improved, his ability to make big yardage after the first man missed diminished. This will often be the case in the NFL when the speed of the game increases. Bush has talent but he won't exactly just show up and get 100+ yards a game because he's Reggie Bush on Sundays this fall.

I still stand by my original point that he should not get too many touches in 2006.

 

[CalBear]

Let me keep this simple. In scouting JJ Arrington for fantasy this past season, I hadnt really caught any significant footage of him during the season, so I googled him and found a bunch of highlights. This was the AP All American back that gained over 2k at CAL. His footage was also unbelievable. I mean, it had to be, he gained 2000yds. What I saw was a small guy playing against WEAK COMPETITION. Bush is faster and has better moves....but he's still faced a whole lot of WEAK competition. What seperates him from all the others??...not a thing...other than the fact that he's being hyped as the #1 overall, which is ludicrous.

Speaking as someone who has watched a lot of Bush and a whole lot of JJ Arrington, there's no comparison between the two; Bush makes more moves on a single run than Arrington makes in a game.

 

[Riffraff]

I was told by an USC alumni (MK) that the previous video was his sophmore highlights.

Here's a link to his 2005 gems:

http://usctrojans.collegesports.com/sports...bush-video.html

Adding link to the first post as well....