Reggie Bush – Pop!
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:26 am
Anyone have the guts to put out a “SELL” on a player who was drafted as a core player on a lot of teams and has performed very well to date? You know I do! Here goes…
In leagues outside of 1PPR for RB, Bush HAS been a CAREER BUST and will likely remain a CAREER BUST.
Here’s my pre-draft take on RB Reggie Bush…
Some pre-draft FACTUAL details:
In 2006, Bush had
155 carries with an avg of 3.6 yards per carry with 4 tds
88 catches with an avg of 8.4 yards per catch with 2 tds
Total of 243 touches with an avg of 5.37 yards per touch
In 2007, Bush had
157 carries with an avg of 3.7 yards per carry with 6 tds
73 catches with an avg of 5.7 yards per catch with 2 tds
Total of 230 touches with an avg of 4.33 yards per touch
Bush was injured for the last 4 games of the season.
My pre-draft OPINION:
Reggie Bush is CLEARLY NOT a running back. Maybe it’s his slight build. Maybe he doesn’t have the proper makeup to beat NFL DL and LB. But, whatever it is, he has a CAREER rushing average of less than 3.7 yards a carry. That’s a joke! Furthermore, I contend that allowing him to CARRY the ball increases his chance at injury more so than a “typical running back”.
Here’s my current OPINION:
Bush will clearly reap a short-term benefit from Colston being injured. Although it would not surprise me one bit, if Bush end up hurt again (due to the excessive workload) or if he loses significant value once Colston comes back. Either way, I see Bush as a balloon ready to pop. And if he doesn’t get hurt, he’ll pop once Colston returns and it will be at a time fantasy owners could least afford it, end of the season and playoff time.
[ September 18, 2008, 08:27 AM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]
In leagues outside of 1PPR for RB, Bush HAS been a CAREER BUST and will likely remain a CAREER BUST.
Here’s my pre-draft take on RB Reggie Bush…
Some pre-draft FACTUAL details:
In 2006, Bush had
155 carries with an avg of 3.6 yards per carry with 4 tds
88 catches with an avg of 8.4 yards per catch with 2 tds
Total of 243 touches with an avg of 5.37 yards per touch
In 2007, Bush had
157 carries with an avg of 3.7 yards per carry with 6 tds
73 catches with an avg of 5.7 yards per catch with 2 tds
Total of 230 touches with an avg of 4.33 yards per touch
Bush was injured for the last 4 games of the season.
My pre-draft OPINION:
Reggie Bush is CLEARLY NOT a running back. Maybe it’s his slight build. Maybe he doesn’t have the proper makeup to beat NFL DL and LB. But, whatever it is, he has a CAREER rushing average of less than 3.7 yards a carry. That’s a joke! Furthermore, I contend that allowing him to CARRY the ball increases his chance at injury more so than a “typical running back”.
Here’s my current OPINION:
Bush will clearly reap a short-term benefit from Colston being injured. Although it would not surprise me one bit, if Bush end up hurt again (due to the excessive workload) or if he loses significant value once Colston comes back. Either way, I see Bush as a balloon ready to pop. And if he doesn’t get hurt, he’ll pop once Colston returns and it will be at a time fantasy owners could least afford it, end of the season and playoff time.
[ September 18, 2008, 08:27 AM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]