Did you guys know that Barry Sanders had the most runs for negative yards in NFL history?
Did you know that Barry Sanders is the only guy to average 5.0 YPC for a career other than Jim Brown?
Did you know that during his 1883 yard year, Barry Averaged 8.3 yards every time he made it to the line of scrimmage?
Reggie and Barry are not similar in physical makeup (Barry was Short and Stocky, Reggie is Cut but Lean). Where they are similar is in big play potential. I grew up idolizing Barry Sanders, and I can tell you there were very few times where I would see Barry "Pound" the ball in there. If and when there was a pile up, Barry avoided it. So does Reggie.
Barry would go, 1,2,-4,5,8,1,0,0,-2,65.
Now just imagine if Barry Sanders shared carries!!!!! And never was given the chance to pop the 65 yarder.
I am only 25 years old, and I would argue with anyone on behalf of everything I own that Barry Sanders is the greatest of all time.
I also will argue that in all of my time, Reggie Bush is the most talented football player that I’ve ever scene.
Imagine being game planned for, and only being in the game 60% of the time. Teams can never fall asleep on Reggie because his presence is an instant “Red Alert”.
Reggie has yet to be afforded the opportunities throughout the course of a game to pop of a big run. And for those of you who are tired of waiting for one (so am I), I totally understand.
But in all honesty, Barry Sanders would have been the Detroit Lions greatest bust if he were in Reggie’s situation. Imagine Barry Splitting carries. Imagine the relief a defensive coordinator would have had knowing Barry would only be in the game 60% of the time, and less than 50% as a RB. And on those plays where he is in, you can just attack him like there’s no tomorrow.
Ladies and gentleman, this is what Reggie faces every Sunday.
As Saints fans, if we don't adjust to his style of play, then we will be in for miserable year. You have to take the negatives with pride, and have faith that the positives will show their faces, when most needed.
Think 1st Tampa Bay Game!!!!!!!!
It is purely idiotic to say that Reggie fears running towards the middle. Yesterday Reggie made a few bad reads against a swarming run defense. You can’t be a RB at any level without running the ball inside. Those of you who have played the game should agree. I doubt Reggie or Barry were “scared” to run inside.
Ask yourself again….
What if Barry Split carries????
What if Barry only averaged 10 carries a game????????
We are 6-2, and have one of the most talented guys in the NFL on our team, yet we complain about his yardage. Potential
Reggie’s time will come, and when it does, I will be memorable!!!