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You don't find it a little dumb that Reggie Bush's primary role in this offense is to "stretch the defense" for what you call 3-5 yards. However I would say more like 4 yards once you factor in the no gains. Not to mention the incompletions when it's covered up.
And 4 yards is a bad thing? Again, it's an extended hand off to Reggie. If Deuce runs for 4 yards on a given play everyone is satisfied...but I guess a 4 yard pass play to Reggie is a waste?
You can "stretch the defense" with your full back, your TE, or your slot receiver...you don't have to use the most talented player on the field...unless of course the play is working for big yardage.
Using your most talented player is more meaningful than a TE. Spam explained it well already regarding how everyone involved forces the defense to consider everything.
So...go stretch defenses elsewhere with 50 million dollar players. No matter how much we differ on how many times he gets "HIT" you can't argue that he does take his worst hits when he's vulnerable on these swing outs. Also, there are different versions of swing outs, deep swings, shallow swings, 3 step swings, 5 step swings, full back swings, slot swings, delayed swing outs...etc. etc. etc.
You're greatly over exaggerating the hits he has taken on these plays...it's like you have a loop of the Eagles playoff game going or something.
By your admition we have a #2 overall face of the franchise 50 million dollar halfback who's primary role is to stretch the defense for a "3-5" yard gain and take un necessary punishment while doing so.....BRAVO !!!!
Again, your over exaggerating how much the play is used. This play isn't even close to Reggie's primary role. Secondly, Reggie's primary role is to help the team win games, even if this helps, so be it.