Reggie Bush as a Patriot?

[Boots Electric]

I would think Washington would be a big gamble coming off of a really bad injury and he may never be the way he was,I would not be so sure he would be worth the risk..... Then again even with a so so leg,he would far surpass Maroney's small acheivements here.

Oh yeah, I'm not saying "go for Washington". I don't like it that much either after a bad injury.

Chester Taylor will be a RFA (if no new CBA is agreed upon) and seems like a great choice, but like I said before, how much does he want?

Running backs are the most expendable players in the league though. That's why I don't like drafting running backs in the 1st round. That's why I believe the Rams are stupid for not trading Steven Jackson because by the time they are a competitive team, the way he's being used there, he will be done ala Tomlinson.

 

[hgelpke]

In response to Reggie's new running style, you can thank Heath Evans for that. There was a write up about Heath noting that Reggie has a powerful lower body and should use that.

As far as our RB situation, I'm a fan of Morris and Law Firm. Morris has had good numbers and would be a fine #2 RB a la Chester Taylor if we could only get a good #1 runner. Neither Reggie nor LT are that back. Would love Leon Washington though. He's another one of those Welker type guys that I hated on another team but would love to have on ours.

 

[Jangles]

Oh yeah, I'm not saying "go for Washington". I don't like it that much either after a bad injury.

Chester Taylor will be a RFA (if no new CBA is agreed upon) and seems like a great choice, but like I said before, how much does he want?

I would kill people for Chester Taylor

seriously

If I was the Vikings I would trade AP and steal some good corners or a QB pending the Favre drama. He isn't worth his fumbles. Especially when Chester Taylor is a good RB himself. He's a downgrade but still a respectable back

 

[Boots Electric]

lol

I was just saying if BB has no faith in Maroney how is it that Morris is more expendable

If Bill has not faith in Maroney then how does he feel about Morris, who like I said, has shown not that much with the Patriots?

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Because Maroney is a better player than Morris.

I would not be surprised if both Maroney and Morris are gone...This team will have a new identity in several areas this fall and RB could be one of them,I think Taylor is definately back and Faulk as well but the rest are ???

 

[SyN65]

I'd be all for it. Reggie is a play maker and a game changer. He could get a TD every game from punt returns/receiving/rushing.

If only he could stay healthy...

 

[Jangles]

If Bill has not faith in Maroney then how does he feel about Morris, who like I said, has shown not that much with the Patriots?

Sammy Morris + Chester Taylor = awesome sauce

 

[JackBauer]

The thing about Taylor is that he's already 31 years old.

I think if they bring in new blood at RB, it ought to be someone who isn't on the downside of their career.

 

[Patspsycho]

Law Firm sucks and if they go for Leon Washington, Morris will be dumped.

I like Bush, but not at the money he's getting which is ridiculous. Go for someone else. I'm sure they are looking at possible trades for running backs in the league.

What makes you say Law firm sucks?

 

[Jangles]

The thing about Taylor is that he's already 31 years old.

I think if they bring in new blood at RB, it ought to be someone who isn't on the downside of their career.

I didn't realize that

you're right

 

[Snake Eyes]

I would think Washington would be a big gamble coming off of a really bad injury and he may never be the way he was,I would not be so sure he would be worth the risk..... Then again even with a so so leg,he would far surpass Maroney's small acheivements here.

Washington broke his leg, which generally isn't a bad injury, it just takes them out of commission but once it's healed they just need to deal with being out of the game for a while, if he tore a ligament that would be another story.

 

[spacecrime]

Because Maroney is a better player than Morris.

Yeah, but that and the fact that he gets paid about a third of what Morris gets is all Maroney has going for him.

 

[Boots Electric]

What makes you say Law firm sucks?

Because he is not a good blocker (in fact, he is horrid at blocking), cannot catch out of the backfield, a straight-line runner, etc. He lives off that Buffalo game. That's it.

 

[VOODOOZF]

Reggie Bush is not a running back in the true sense of the word. While I do think he has some value, I don't see him fitting in with the Patriots very well.

The only role I could see him filling is the role that is currently occupied by Kevin Faulk and Faulk makes a fraction of what Bush makes. IMHO Bush isn't worth 40% of his contract.

If I were to spend money in the backfield it would be for an every down back and not a guy like Bush.

 

[carolinatony]

Reggie Bush is not a running back in the true sense of the word. While I do think he has some value, I don't see him fitting in with the Patriots very well.

The only role I could see him filling is the role that is currently occupied by Kevin Faulk and Faulk makes a fraction of what Bush makes. IMHO Bush isn't worth 40% of his contract.

If I were to spend money in the backfield it would be for an every down back and not a guy like Bush.

I agree. We have enough picks to draft a RB and bring in a FA as well.
There are a lot of Solid RB's around that could help us. Run straight and just don't dance or fumble.

 

[102 Pat]

It's no surprise Bush is playing so well, playoff bonuses aside, he's basically auditioning for a new team next year.

Still, I am a fan of players getting bonuses, just not that high. Every contract should be at a set rate with lots of incentives...might make some players consistently better...

 

[zipster9]

No thanks.

Patriot mgmt has more pressing issues right now: sign key folks that are UFA & RFA.

After that, this draft is CRUCIAL! Absolute must to draft DE/OLB, ILB, OG.

If you can draft a good RB, do it.

Our scouts MUST DO THEIR JOBS and SCOUT..

 

[Teenuh]

Maroney already fumbles enough, we don't need another fumbling RB. These guys need to get Adrian Peterson to teach them how to hold on to the ball.

 

[RayClay]

The Saints are going to have to make a big decision after the superbowl about him. He is due 8 million or so next year. I know that he has not lived up to the hype coming out of college as the next great back of all time, but I think his skillset would be perfect for the offense that the Patriots run. He is an excellent special teams player first and foremost,and the patriots flat out sucked on returns last year.
For the Patriots, he would not be asked to be the everydown feature back. I know that was what his role ended up being in new orleans as well, but here I think he would be given a few more carries and could really be a threat in the passing game. He would almost be the bridge between Maroney-or whomever is the 1st back on this team, and faulk. Come next year he takes over faulks role full time.

Thoughts?

8 million part time? Sounds like a good job.

 

[TriplecHamp]

Reggie Bush isnt leaving the saints