Would you have the guts to start Reggie Bush (1 Viewer)

[Yoda of the JediKnights]

It's a nice match up and I think he will see the ball more than Duece but do you feel comfortable going with him week one before you know how they're going to use him.

This question should be asked after preseason when we see him but just an early opinion.

Starting Bush over a healthy Deuce in week 1 sounds like something the Saints would do. The Saints spent a fortune in Draft Picks for Ricky, and proceeded to immediately screw with his head (Ricky in 'wedding dress' with 'husband' Ditka!?!?!). Then they drafted Deuce in the first round. Last year, the Saints signed Deuce to a seven-year contract extension which placed him amongst the highest paid RBs in the NFL. Deuce was injured soon after, and the Saints then overpaid Bennett because Deuce might be slow coming back.If anyone thinks that the Saints paid a lot for Ricky, then for Deuce, and then for FA Bennett, then watch what Bush makes them pay. How many millions of Gringo Dollars are the Saints willing to pay for just two positions?!? QB Brees is injured, and may end up doing a Pennington Ditto Repeat...so to speak of the Saints already having an expensive injured RB. OK, i can understand the move for Bennett, in case Deuce was slow in coming back...and he was cheap until the Saints ignored Trade Offers for the 1.02. Now, Bennett becomes expensive, especially when Bush gets done with them.

What do the Saints say or do, when the Browns send Bush back to New Orleans on a stretcher, especially after starting him over a healthy Deuce?!? Personally, i think that Norm Chow said it best, in reference to the worth of Reggie Bush:

"In the 2006 Rose Bowl, when USC needed a play, Reggie Bush wasn't playing, but LenDale White was. That should tell you a lot."

Basically, humble me would not start Reggie Bush in week 1, because he would probably not be on my Team, unless i landed him later. The Saints 'tHiNk' differently than humble me...simple as that.

Yoda

2 questions for you1)Do you think Duece will be healthy?

2)Did Chow say that before or after he got White?

I heard Jeff Fischer on the Dan Patrick show say that Reggie Bush was the #1 player on their board. He said that Norm Chow said he was the best player he ever coached.

I think what you are seeing here is "he's the best cause he's on my team".

Blackjacks *LOVES* Reggie Bush, huh. Fine by me.

2 questions for you

1)Do you think Duece will be healthy?

2)Did Chow say that before or after he got White?

Blackjacks, "Duece" apparently spells his first name as, Deuce...if it matters. People have a serious problem even spelling his first name, so imagine what your health looks like. You just wasted your first wish, offered by a genuine Genie, and blew it here...right in front of this board.Blackjacks, what is your real point, besides *LOVING* Reggie??? Clearly, Chow was with the Titans when he said what i quoted, so what is your actual point, if you have one?!?!?!?!

I heard Jeff Fischer on the Dan Patrick show say that Reggie Bush was the #1 player on their board. He said that Norm Chow said he was the best player he ever coached.

I think what you are seeing here is "he's the best cause he's on my team".

OK...you believe almost everything that you see and hear, huh. No insult intended. OK, i'll give you this...Reggie "was the best player" that Chow "ever coached", according to what you have said here; however, Chow did and has stood up for White with this - "That should tell you a lot." Perhaps there is a difference between what a Coach thinks about coaching and what he respects as mere performance...so to speak.USC had Bush and Leinart, and with just them, Texas should've just rolled over, according to MSM's Sports Media. Texas won, but USC came close when they started using White. If Reggie is and was sooooooooooooo good, then how come QB Young out rushed him when it counted??? Reggie and Bill Clinton are the same, and explains why Bill was America's "First Black President"...simple as that.

 

[SSOG]

Anone know what WDIS means?

WDIS = Who Do I Start?

 

[Yoda of the JediKnights]

The thing people seem to constantly be forgetting is that the Saints can start both McAllister and Bush. Bush is not a classic RB. He's a WR/RB hybrid, meaning you'll see him lined up outside and in the slot. I suspect he and Deuce will be on the field at the same time a lot next season.

Most *EXCELLENT* Point, EBF!!!!!!! Still, when the game is on the line, Reggie is usually on the bench. The Saints spent their 2006 1.02 Draft Pick for a what??? A scat-back...a WR/RB hybrid...a what???

I think you're overreacting. Yea, he happened to be on the sideline during one important play. That doesn't diminish the fact that he was voted their offensive MVP and that he single-handedly won a few games for that team.I had the pleasure of watching several of USC's games last year. I think anyone who watched the Trojans with any regularity will tell you that Bush is a great weapon and that he's going to be a very valuable pro. 20 out of 26 pro teams surveyed had him rated as their top prospect. That's not hype.

Bush is a great player and I think he was a great pick by the Saints. He's going to open up their offense and open up the field for guys like Deuce, Hilton, Stallworth, and Horn. Is he going to get 350 carries and lead the NFL in rushing? No, but he's going to be valuable offensive threat in the mold of Brian Westbrook.

You and the Saints can have Reggie, unless y'all let him slide into the fourth rounds or latter.

 

[Sea Bass]

No bye weeks to start the season. Players haven't had time to have injuries.

If you have to even consider starting a player who is sharing the backfield with Deuce McAllister, while playing in his first NFL game, you have had one of the worst drafts of all time. Go ahead and start the rook. You certainly aren't a threat to win the league.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

It's a nice match up

If I recall isn't Cleveland's run D pretty overrated? Or am I thinking of their pass D?

I don't think either one of them are really regarded as good.

I think they'll be greatly improved this year after signing McGinest and Ted Washington and drafting Wimbley, D'Qwell Jackson and Leon Washington on defense.

Completely agree thatthey might be "underrated" but the post I was replying to said they were "overrated" which I don't think anyone has them right now being in the top 10. I think they could be alot better this year.

Whoops, that was a typo. I mean to say underrated.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I think the only thing dumber than starting Reggie Bush on week 1 would be taking him as the first or second RB you pick and then NOT starting him.

During week 1, unless somebody is injured or reeeeeeally borderline, I start them in the order I drafted them. I mean, if I didn't think that's the order of how well they'd perform, then why was that the order I drafted them?

Maroney will probably go ahead of Dillon in dynasty drafts. Does that mean you'd start Maroney week 1?

The thing people seem to constantly be forgetting is that the Saints can start both McAllister and Bush. Bush is not a classic RB. He's a WR/RB hybrid, meaning you'll see him lined up outside and in the slot. I suspect he and Deuce will be on the field at the same time a lot next season.

Most *EXCELLENT* Point, EBF!!!!!!! Still, when the game is on the line, Reggie is usually on the bench. The Saints spent their 2006 1.02 Draft Pick for a what??? A scat-back...a WR/RB hybrid...a what???

I'm so tired of seeing this. Seriously, this is the single worst arguement I have seen in regards to anything about FF ever. I absolutely cannot take a person seriously after they bring up this ridiculous "arguement".To be the best, or to be great, it doesn't mean you have to be the best at everything. White is obviously better at getting 1 yard, that's why he was on the field there. That doesn't say anything about Reggie Bush, because again he doesn't have to be the best at everything to be great.

If Barry Sanders and Jerome Bettis were on the same team and they had 4th and 1, you can bet Sanders would have his butt planted firmly on the bench. Heck, there's a fair chance that TJ Duckett would get that carry over him. That doesn't mean he's not one of the greatest RBs ever. What a terrible, ridiculous point.

Chow was with the Titans when he said what i quoted, so what is your actual point, if you have one?!?!?!?!

Did you seriously not understand the point he was getting at? That quote comes out when....AFTER they get LenDale White. He's just sticking up for his player. Pre-draft he says Reggie is the best player he's ever coached, afterwards when they have LenDale it's "oh...oh wait, no LenDale is great, I meant to say him all along it was just a uh....typo"

USC had Bush and Leinart, and with just them, Texas should've just rolled over, according to MSM's Sports Media. Texas won, but USC came close when they started using White. If Reggie is and was sooooooooooooo good, then how come QB Young out rushed him when it counted??? Reggie and Bill Clinton are the same, and explains why Bill was America's "First Black President"...simple as that.

Wow, I didn't think any arguement could ever challenge the idiocy of the "wasn't on the field" one, but you manage to do it in the very same thread. Another newsflash for ya, even the greatest players still don't win every game, or outperform their peers anywhere near every game. Peyton Manning never won a national title, and was outperformed by the likes of Doug Johnson and Jesse Palmer.Seriously when you post, are you joking? I can't imagine someone would post some of these things and think that they're actual valid points.

The hypocricy is great to watch too. You make fun of someone for listening to coach speak when their whole post was countering something you had just said based on the exact same thing...coachspeak.

 

[gzilla]

I think the only thing dumber than starting Reggie Bush on week 1 would be taking him as the first or second RB you pick and then NOT starting him.

During week 1, unless somebody is injured or reeeeeeally borderline, I start them in the order I drafted them. I mean, if I didn't think that's the order of how well they'd perform, then why was that the order I drafted them?

Perhaps because they think that player will become a top 10 performer at some point during the year? You remember Clinton Portis don't you? I'm not saying that's the case here, but your argument is very weak.As for the issue at hand, Deuce tore his ACL in mid October...not sure when he had his surgery. I'm concerned as to whether Deuce will be ready for teh opener, and what workload he'll be ready for if he does play, and how effective he'll be if he does play. We all know he won't get much work in the preseason. I think there is a significant chance that Bush gets the lion's share of the carries.

 

[Yoda of the JediKnights]

No bye weeks to start the season. Players haven't had time to have injuries.

If you have to even consider starting a player who is sharing the backfield with Deuce McAllister, while playing in his first NFL game, you have had one of the worst drafts of all time. Go ahead and start the rook. You certainly aren't a threat to win the league.

Well *SAID*!!!

 

[Yoda of the JediKnights]

I think the only thing dumber than starting Reggie Bush on week 1 would be taking him as the first or second RB you pick and then NOT starting him.

During week 1, unless somebody is injured or reeeeeeally borderline, I start them in the order I drafted them. I mean, if I didn't think that's the order of how well they'd perform, then why was that the order I drafted them?

Maroney will probably go ahead of Dillon in dynasty drafts. Does that mean you'd start Maroney week 1?

The thing people seem to constantly be forgetting is that the Saints can start both McAllister and Bush. Bush is not a classic RB. He's a WR/RB hybrid, meaning you'll see him lined up outside and in the slot. I suspect he and Deuce will be on the field at the same time a lot next season.

Most *EXCELLENT* Point, EBF!!!!!!! Still, when the game is on the line, Reggie is usually on the bench. The Saints spent their 2006 1.02 Draft Pick for a what??? A scat-back...a WR/RB hybrid...a what???

I'm so tired of seeing this. Seriously, this is the single worst arguement I have seen in regards to anything about FF ever. I absolutely cannot take a person seriously after they bring up this ridiculous "arguement".To be the best, or to be great, it doesn't mean you have to be the best at everything. White is obviously better at getting 1 yard, that's why he was on the field there. That doesn't say anything about Reggie Bush, because again he doesn't have to be the best at everything to be great.

If Barry Sanders and Jerome Bettis were on the same team and they had 4th and 1, you can bet Sanders would have his butt planted firmly on the bench. Heck, there's a fair chance that TJ Duckett would get that carry over him. That doesn't mean he's not one of the greatest RBs ever. What a terrible, ridiculous point.

Chow was with the Titans when he said what i quoted, so what is your actual point, if you have one?!?!?!?!

Did you seriously not understand the point he was getting at? That quote comes out when....AFTER they get LenDale White. He's just sticking up for his player. Pre-draft he says Reggie is the best player he's ever coached, afterwards when they have LenDale it's "oh...oh wait, no LenDale is great, I meant to say him all along it was just a uh....typo"

USC had Bush and Leinart, and with just them, Texas should've just rolled over, according to MSM's Sports Media. Texas won, but USC came close when they started using White. If Reggie is and was sooooooooooooo good, then how come QB Young out rushed him when it counted??? Reggie and Bill Clinton are the same, and explains why Bill was America's "First Black President"...simple as that.

Wow, I didn't think any arguement could ever challenge the idiocy of the "wasn't on the field" one, but you manage to do it in the very same thread. Another newsflash for ya, even the greatest players still don't win every game, or outperform their peers anywhere near every game. Peyton Manning never won a national title, and was outperformed by the likes of Doug Johnson and Jesse Palmer.Seriously when you post, are you joking? I can't imagine someone would post some of these things and think that they're actual valid points.

The hypocricy is great to watch too. You make fun of someone for listening to coach speak when their whole post was countering something you had just said based on the exact same thing...coachspeak.

Do a Ditka, dude, and give up all your picks for just Reggie Bush. He can win it al for you...

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I think the only thing dumber than starting Reggie Bush on week 1 would be taking him as the first or second RB you pick and then NOT starting him.

During week 1, unless somebody is injured or reeeeeeally borderline, I start them in the order I drafted them. I mean, if I didn't think that's the order of how well they'd perform, then why was that the order I drafted them?

Maroney will probably go ahead of Dillon in dynasty drafts. Does that mean you'd start Maroney week 1?

The thing people seem to constantly be forgetting is that the Saints can start both McAllister and Bush. Bush is not a classic RB. He's a WR/RB hybrid, meaning you'll see him lined up outside and in the slot. I suspect he and Deuce will be on the field at the same time a lot next season.

Most *EXCELLENT* Point, EBF!!!!!!! Still, when the game is on the line, Reggie is usually on the bench. The Saints spent their 2006 1.02 Draft Pick for a what??? A scat-back...a WR/RB hybrid...a what???

I'm so tired of seeing this. Seriously, this is the single worst arguement I have seen in regards to anything about FF ever. I absolutely cannot take a person seriously after they bring up this ridiculous "arguement".To be the best, or to be great, it doesn't mean you have to be the best at everything. White is obviously better at getting 1 yard, that's why he was on the field there. That doesn't say anything about Reggie Bush, because again he doesn't have to be the best at everything to be great.

If Barry Sanders and Jerome Bettis were on the same team and they had 4th and 1, you can bet Sanders would have his butt planted firmly on the bench. Heck, there's a fair chance that TJ Duckett would get that carry over him. That doesn't mean he's not one of the greatest RBs ever. What a terrible, ridiculous point.

Chow was with the Titans when he said what i quoted, so what is your actual point, if you have one?!?!?!?!

Did you seriously not understand the point he was getting at? That quote comes out when....AFTER they get LenDale White. He's just sticking up for his player. Pre-draft he says Reggie is the best player he's ever coached, afterwards when they have LenDale it's "oh...oh wait, no LenDale is great, I meant to say him all along it was just a uh....typo"

USC had Bush and Leinart, and with just them, Texas should've just rolled over, according to MSM's Sports Media. Texas won, but USC came close when they started using White. If Reggie is and was sooooooooooooo good, then how come QB Young out rushed him when it counted??? Reggie and Bill Clinton are the same, and explains why Bill was America's "First Black President"...simple as that.

Wow, I didn't think any arguement could ever challenge the idiocy of the "wasn't on the field" one, but you manage to do it in the very same thread. Another newsflash for ya, even the greatest players still don't win every game, or outperform their peers anywhere near every game. Peyton Manning never won a national title, and was outperformed by the likes of Doug Johnson and Jesse Palmer.Seriously when you post, are you joking? I can't imagine someone would post some of these things and think that they're actual valid points.

The hypocricy is great to watch too. You make fun of someone for listening to coach speak when their whole post was countering something you had just said based on the exact same thing...coachspeak.

Do a Ditka, dude, and give up all your picks for just Reggie Bush. He can win it al for you...

Nice well thought out post. I'm not as high on Bush as many are, I was just pointing out the ridiculously flawed "points" you were attempting at making.I think Bush will be good, yes. But even if I didn't it wouldn't make your ridiculous drivel make any more sense. Even if I were trying to argue that Bush was going to be a bust I would tell others to not associate people on that side of the arguement to you based on what you've posted.

 

[Franknbeans]

Why not? I started Fast Willie over Portis and J. Jones on opening day last year

 

[Blackjacks]

How can you ask this question without even knowing if he will be the starter .

A healthy Mcalister keeps Bush on the bench my friend.

Do you really think they would draft Bush with the #2 pick overall to sit on the bench..........I don't.

I do.I think McAllister starts and plays well. I won't be shocked to see Reggie returning kicks and playing on lots of third downs to begin the season.

Okay Shick I'm responding to your post cause it surprises me and I really respect your opinion. I want to know, in your opinion why you think DEUCE will be effective when history shows us that it takes more than a year to come back from an ACL injury. I think will see some time in the backfield (14-16 carries a game but I think it will be to give Bush a breather or to give a different look at Bush lined up somewhere else. I do think DEUCE will be used in short yardage and maybe more of a fourth quarter guy, like Lendale was used in college. I do think DEUCE could also be a td guy this year but I think Reggie see's the field for most of three quarters in some way. I would be shocked if DEUCE went over 1,000 all purpose yards this year. This is not by any way I call out like I said earlier. I really do respect your opinon and just wanted your feedback.

 

[Blackjacks]

I think the only thing dumber than starting Reggie Bush on week 1 would be taking him as the first or second RB you pick and then NOT starting him.

During week 1, unless somebody is injured or reeeeeeally borderline, I start them in the order I drafted them. I mean, if I didn't think that's the order of how well they'd perform, then why was that the order I drafted them?

Maroney will probably go ahead of Dillon in dynasty drafts. Does that mean you'd start Maroney week 1?

The thing people seem to constantly be forgetting is that the Saints can start both McAllister and Bush. Bush is not a classic RB. He's a WR/RB hybrid, meaning you'll see him lined up outside and in the slot. I suspect he and Deuce will be on the field at the same time a lot next season.

Most *EXCELLENT* Point, EBF!!!!!!! Still, when the game is on the line, Reggie is usually on the bench. The Saints spent their 2006 1.02 Draft Pick for a what??? A scat-back...a WR/RB hybrid...a what???

I'm so tired of seeing this. Seriously, this is the single worst arguement I have seen in regards to anything about FF ever. I absolutely cannot take a person seriously after they bring up this ridiculous "arguement".To be the best, or to be great, it doesn't mean you have to be the best at everything. White is obviously better at getting 1 yard, that's why he was on the field there. That doesn't say anything about Reggie Bush, because again he doesn't have to be the best at everything to be great.

If Barry Sanders and Jerome Bettis were on the same team and they had 4th and 1, you can bet Sanders would have his butt planted firmly on the bench. Heck, there's a fair chance that TJ Duckett would get that carry over him. That doesn't mean he's not one of the greatest RBs ever. What a terrible, ridiculous point.

Chow was with the Titans when he said what i quoted, so what is your actual point, if you have one?!?!?!?!

Did you seriously not understand the point he was getting at? That quote comes out when....AFTER they get LenDale White. He's just sticking up for his player. Pre-draft he says Reggie is the best player he's ever coached, afterwards when they have LenDale it's "oh...oh wait, no LenDale is great, I meant to say him all along it was just a uh....typo"

USC had Bush and Leinart, and with just them, Texas should've just rolled over, according to MSM's Sports Media. Texas won, but USC came close when they started using White. If Reggie is and was sooooooooooooo good, then how come QB Young out rushed him when it counted??? Reggie and Bill Clinton are the same, and explains why Bill was America's "First Black President"...simple as that.

Wow, I didn't think any arguement could ever challenge the idiocy of the "wasn't on the field" one, but you manage to do it in the very same thread. Another newsflash for ya, even the greatest players still don't win every game, or outperform their peers anywhere near every game. Peyton Manning never won a national title, and was outperformed by the likes of Doug Johnson and Jesse Palmer.Seriously when you post, are you joking? I can't imagine someone would post some of these things and think that they're actual valid points.

The hypocricy is great to watch too. You make fun of someone for listening to coach speak when their whole post was countering something you had just said based on the exact same thing...coachspeak.

Do a Ditka, dude, and give up all your picks for just Reggie Bush. He can win it al for you...

Nice well thought out post. I'm not as high on Bush as many are, I was just pointing out the ridiculously flawed "points" you were attempting at making.I think Bush will be good, yes. But even if I didn't it wouldn't make your ridiculous drivel make any more sense. Even if I were trying to argue that Bush was going to be a bust I would tell others to not associate people on that side of the arguement to you based on what you've posted.

These are 2 different people here buddy. Look at the posters. I guess another person agrees with my horribles ideas but I still see no one agreeing with yours.

 

[Blackjacks]

I think the only thing dumber than starting Reggie Bush on week 1 would be taking him as the first or second RB you pick and then NOT starting him.

During week 1, unless somebody is injured or reeeeeeally borderline, I start them in the order I drafted them. I mean, if I didn't think that's the order of how well they'd perform, then why was that the order I drafted them?

Maroney will probably go ahead of Dillon in dynasty drafts. Does that mean you'd start Maroney week 1?

The thing people seem to constantly be forgetting is that the Saints can start both McAllister and Bush. Bush is not a classic RB. He's a WR/RB hybrid, meaning you'll see him lined up outside and in the slot. I suspect he and Deuce will be on the field at the same time a lot next season.

Most *EXCELLENT* Point, EBF!!!!!!! Still, when the game is on the line, Reggie is usually on the bench. The Saints spent their 2006 1.02 Draft Pick for a what??? A scat-back...a WR/RB hybrid...a what???

I'm so tired of seeing this. Seriously, this is the single worst arguement I have seen in regards to anything about FF ever. I absolutely cannot take a person seriously after they bring up this ridiculous "arguement".To be the best, or to be great, it doesn't mean you have to be the best at everything. White is obviously better at getting 1 yard, that's why he was on the field there. That doesn't say anything about Reggie Bush, because again he doesn't have to be the best at everything to be great.

If Barry Sanders and Jerome Bettis were on the same team and they had 4th and 1, you can bet Sanders would have his butt planted firmly on the bench. Heck, there's a fair chance that TJ Duckett would get that carry over him. That doesn't mean he's not one of the greatest RBs ever. What a terrible, ridiculous point.

Chow was with the Titans when he said what i quoted, so what is your actual point, if you have one?!?!?!?!

Did you seriously not understand the point he was getting at? That quote comes out when....AFTER they get LenDale White. He's just sticking up for his player. Pre-draft he says Reggie is the best player he's ever coached, afterwards when they have LenDale it's "oh...oh wait, no LenDale is great, I meant to say him all along it was just a uh....typo"

USC had Bush and Leinart, and with just them, Texas should've just rolled over, according to MSM's Sports Media. Texas won, but USC came close when they started using White. If Reggie is and was sooooooooooooo good, then how come QB Young out rushed him when it counted??? Reggie and Bill Clinton are the same, and explains why Bill was America's "First Black President"...simple as that.

Wow, I didn't think any arguement could ever challenge the idiocy of the "wasn't on the field" one, but you manage to do it in the very same thread. Another newsflash for ya, even the greatest players still don't win every game, or outperform their peers anywhere near every game. Peyton Manning never won a national title, and was outperformed by the likes of Doug Johnson and Jesse Palmer.Seriously when you post, are you joking? I can't imagine someone would post some of these things and think that they're actual valid points.

The hypocricy is great to watch too. You make fun of someone for listening to coach speak when their whole post was countering something you had just said based on the exact same thing...coachspeak.

That's what I'm talking about.

 

[Scarpaggio]

Sure will, the dynasty team I took over last offseason had nothing at rb. My starters for week one will be 2 of the following...

Bush, Benson, W. Green, Moats, L. Suggs, C. Houston, D. Williams/Maroney(whoever I take at the 1.2 rookie pick).

Haven't had a single decent offer for the 1.1 or 1.2 so I'm just going to stick with my youth movement.

 

[Blackjacks]

It's a nice match up

If I recall isn't Cleveland's run D pretty overrated? Or am I thinking of their pass D?

I don't think either one of them are really regarded as good.

I think they'll be greatly improved this year after signing McGinest and Ted Washington and drafting Wimbley, D'Qwell Jackson and Leon Washington on defense.

Completely agree thatthey might be "underrated" but the post I was replying to said they were "overrated" which I don't think anyone has them right now being in the top 10. I think they could be alot better this year.

Whoops, that was a typo. I mean to say underrated.

We're on the same side, no bid deal.

 

[Kleck]

I think McAllister starts and plays well. I won't be shocked to see Reggie returning kicks and playing on lots of third downs to begin the season.

Okay Shick I'm responding to your post cause it surprises me and I really respect your opinion. I want to know, in your opinion why you think DEUCE will be effective when history shows us that it takes more than a year to come back from an ACL injury. I think will see some time in the backfield (14-16 carries a game but I think it will be to give Bush a breather or to give a different look at Bush lined up somewhere else. I do think DEUCE will be used in short yardage and maybe more of a fourth quarter guy, like Lendale was used in college. I do think DEUCE could also be a td guy this year but I think Reggie see's the field for most of three quarters in some way. I would be shocked if DEUCE went over 1,000 all purpose yards this year. This is not by any way I call out like I said earlier. I really do respect your opinon and just wanted your feedback.

1. I'm not that concerned with the injury. Time will tell. I'm sure we'll know much more when the preseason rolls around.2. I think McAllister was (and still is) one of the premiere running backs in the NFL. He can run over you as well as run away from you. He was in my top five all around talented RBs two seasons ago. Guys can drop from those ranks quickly due to injury. We'll have to see how he's been affected.

3. I have concerns over Bush being an every-down RB. McAllister is an every down RB. Yes, Bush is fast, but there have been lots of RBs with his speed and size enter the league. I would agree that Bush is "special", but is he more Marshall Faulk, or is he more Kevin Faulk? The media hype surrounding this one players has been off the charts. The hyperbole has gone beyond silly. I won't be surprised to see him become a very good kick return specialist and third down RB.

4. Yes, the Pac-10 defenses really were that bad. Further, USC surrounded Bush with so much talent it's off the charts. We'll see how he responds to playing for a losing team surrounded by mediocre talent.

As far as drafting Bush in a redraft league, I'll let someone else take that chance. I'm confident he'll be gone long before I'll take him. I don't take risks with my RBs. I'll be much happier with a Dunn, McAllister, Green, Dillon, or Brown as long as they are signed, in camp, and healthy.

 

[Blackjacks]

I guess I just don't think Deuce will be a top talent this year and Bush will exceed in his absence. Thanks for your opinion though. I wasn't really asking for your thoughts on Bush, I have my own in stone on him. I really wanted to hear more on why you thought Deuce would be successful after ACL when no other rb has been before. I took him last year #5 in a redraft so I agree with you he is one of the special guys when healthy. I guess all that changed last year though and I don't think we'll see the old Deuce for another year or two. Thanks though for getting back to me.

 

[Kleck]

I really wanted to hear more on why you thought Deuce would be successful after ACL when no other rb has been before.

How committed are you to that belief? I believe in Drinen. All others bring data. I only believe in Doug so much because I know he'll bring data without anyone asking.

I took him last year #5 in a redraft so I agree with you he is one of the special guys when healthy.

I got burned in two leagues too. Injuries happen, but his was nothing gruesome like the McGahee injury. Like I mentioned above, time will tell. My guess is we'll see lots of movement in McAllister's ranking as the season nears (as should be expected). Either I will drop him a ton, or others will be moving him up. I lean on the "move him up" side for now.

 

[NoFBinLA]

I really wanted to hear more on why you thought Deuce would be successful after ACL when no other rb has been before.

How committed are you to that belief? I believe in Drinen. All others bring data. I only believe in Doug so much because I know he'll bring data without anyone asking.

I took him last year #5 in a redraft so I agree with you he is one of the special guys when healthy.

I got burned in two leagues too. Injuries happen, but his was nothing gruesome like the McGahee injury. Like I mentioned above. Time will tell. My guess we'll see lots of movement in McAllister's ranking as the season nears (as should be expected). Either I will drop him a ton, or others will be moving him up. I lean on the "move him up" side for now.

I'd like him to slide slide slide -- so i can grab him nice and late while everyone else is napping.I've been burned by Deuce last year too - but I think he could bounce back pretty well this season, Bush or no.

I also think Bush could be a good value late - esp. in PPR leagues. But I usually avoid rooks at RB unless it's very late - you just never know that first year.