In all the years I've watched football impact rookies make their mark within the first 3 games of their career. What's wrong with Reggie Bush?
2006-10-30 17:48:19 · 16 answers · asked by Blue_Falcon 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Hes closer to being a flop as Bill Gates is to becoming broke. He has been given chances to perform, and has performed well. Its not his fault hes behind a stud running back, and only sees limited roles. Give him a chance. Look at Priest Holmes...he was a 2nd string running back behind Jamal Lewis in Baltimore, than he got traded and look at what an impact he had.
2006-10-30 17:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by cf7ddy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's not a flop by no means. He's making the best with the touches he's getting. I don't think people expected McAllister to have the kind of season he's having. But at the same time I think that there is another rookie running back that is having the impact that many thought Bush was going to have; Maroney (with the Pats) will probably be the offensive rookie of the year.
2006-10-31 11:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Pablo M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he is going to be a flop, he is good. However he isn't the main reason New Orleans is doing well. That would be more due to them aquiring Drew Brees as quarterback. Probably the person that proves to be about the best running back from that draft pick will end up being Lawrence Maroney that the Patriots picked up. He is amazing. The Colts were going to pick Maroney up to replace James, but the Patriots didn't want the Colts to have him so they picked him first. I think Joseph Addai will also prove to be a very good running back and with Indy's offense he may have a chance to get more yards than Bush even though he is splitting time with Rhodes. Eventually and gradually, Addai will become Indy's main go-to running back.
You also have to remember that a running backs performance is going to depend heavily on the strength of the offensive line. Maroney and Addai have great offensive lines to work with that opens up holes. New Orleans' offensive line has improved, but I think most would agree that it is not as good as either New England's or the Colt's. It takes a good offensive line to open up holes for the running back to run through and gain yardage. Take a look at how Edgerrin James' yards per carry has dramatically decreased with Arizona's poor offensive line. I think that is a good example of how much a good offensive line can change a running back's performance.
2006-10-31 00:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually kind of agree with you. With the tremendous amount of hype...the most ever for a rookie player...I am just a little suprised that Bush does not lead the NFL in rushing yardage, rushing TD's, TD receptions, passing TD's, 2 pont conversions, and maybe sacks also.
Obviously...I am being sarcastic...but the frenzy around this kid last year became unbearable at times. Bush will have to have a tremendous career either way to even come close to living up to the hype.
2006-10-30 23:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Fantasy Sports Icon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its difficult to evaluate NFL gamers to different NFL gamers, and that what handed off in Reggie Bushs case. bear in mind he's in his 2d NFL season. as quickly as you get the hype that he did, each and every little fumble, lost yards, and what no longer gets notice. Its difficult to reconize the solid that he did using hype. in case you seem at Adrian Peterson of Minnesota he did no longer get a super form of hype, merely that he became an outstanding back. Now he's maximum efficient the league in dashing and each physique asserting that sooner or later he will very own the dashing checklist. What might happen if he had that comparable hype that Reggie did. Do you think of Adrian will produce the way he's now?
2016-11-26 20:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's doing good for the most part, but the media and his team are pushing him to be the next Emmitt Smith plus I think all the hype and the money has gone to his head. go figure but thats just me,.
2006-10-30 17:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by chadge82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I think he's just getting used to the NFL game. I'm sure that he'll get better as the season progresses.
2006-10-30 17:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by JIVE TURKEY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Have you checked his stats? He got so many receptions and his team is 5-2.
You should be smashed in the jaw for being a jealous mofo.
2006-10-30 18:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you kidding me? What an ignorant question. He's not even their PRIMARY running back. What did you expect from him by this point in the year?
2006-10-31 02:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Brian D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's nothing wrong with reggie. the saint just aren't using him right. he will break out it just takes time.
2006-10-31 03:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by onemocc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋