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The season certainly is not turning out as most predicted. Many thought we would be lucky to win 3 or 4 games. Many thought (myself included) that Bush was going to be a human highlight reel and that Marques Colston was just another wasted late round pick. We also thought that a handful of castoff linebackers would not produce. And how wrong we were. Half-way through the season, we find ourselves at 6-2 and in first place of our division.
I still don't understand what Reggie Bush means to this team. He has played a part in the turnaround, but perhaps has not had as much of an impact as I would have thought. I think that is partly due to his learning curve, the ineffective run blocking by the Saints and how he is being used. As others have stated earlier, he is being asked to be a running back more and more...which may not be his true strength. He has been used less as a receiver. And for the life of me, with all of his speed and matchup problems that he presents, not one deep pass has been thrown to him. The Sean Payton philosophy on offense appears to be spread the ball around and keep them guessing and it has been highly effective.
As for Reggie, I want one breakout game for him to silence all of the doubters who question can he do it in the NFL. Then he can resume his role on the team as the Saints march to the playoffs.
I still don't understand what Reggie Bush means to this team. He has played a part in the turnaround, but perhaps has not had as much of an impact as I would have thought. I think that is partly due to his learning curve, the ineffective run blocking by the Saints and how he is being used. As others have stated earlier, he is being asked to be a running back more and more...which may not be his true strength. He has been used less as a receiver. And for the life of me, with all of his speed and matchup problems that he presents, not one deep pass has been thrown to him. The Sean Payton philosophy on offense appears to be spread the ball around and keep them guessing and it has been highly effective.
As for Reggie, I want one breakout game for him to silence all of the doubters who question can he do it in the NFL. Then he can resume his role on the team as the Saints march to the playoffs.