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For all you Reggie Bush haters, STFU
Posted on 5/6/09 at 7:29 am
Posted on 5/6/09 at 7:29 am
This is an article comparing one of the best running backs in Marshall Faulk to one who was projected to be one of the best, Reggie Bush.
I have a list of things both of these running backs have in common.
Now, I am not saying that Bush is as good as Faulk was, but what I am saying will probably change your minds on Reggie Bush being labeled as a bust.
Faulk was taken second overall in the 1994 draft by the Indianapolis Colts and Bush was taken second overall in the 2006 draft by the New Orleans Saints.
Both players went to 3-13 teams.
Faulk was born in New Orleans in 1973, Reggie Bush began his NFL career in New Orleans.
Now I will begin to actually compare Faulk's and Bush's careers. I will mostly base this comparison on the first three years of their careers.
Bush has yet to pass the 1,000 yard mark on the ground, but like Faulk, Bush has been very effective in the receiving game.
In his first three years, Marshall Faulk recorded 164 receptions, 1425 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. Bush recorded 213 receptions, 1599 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.
Faulk and Bush both had issues with fumbling in their first three seasons. Faulk fumbled 15 times, while Bush fumbled 13 times.
Another issue that troubled Faulk was injuries in his third season. That limited him to just 13 games. In Bush's third season, he was also injured, causing him to miss games.
By comparing these two men solely on the third seasons of their careers, we see that Bush averaged 3.8 yards per carry and Marshall Faulk averaged 3.0 yards per carry.
Now many people might want to bite my neck off for this article comparing Bush to a future Hall of Famer in Faulk, but it is something I felt should be looked at by others.
Faulk came back in his fourth season and made up for his poor third season.
I hope that Reggie Bush can turn his career around like Faulk did and give the Saints the explosive running game that many people expected.
I have a list of things both of these running backs have in common.
Now, I am not saying that Bush is as good as Faulk was, but what I am saying will probably change your minds on Reggie Bush being labeled as a bust.
Faulk was taken second overall in the 1994 draft by the Indianapolis Colts and Bush was taken second overall in the 2006 draft by the New Orleans Saints.
Both players went to 3-13 teams.
Faulk was born in New Orleans in 1973, Reggie Bush began his NFL career in New Orleans.
Now I will begin to actually compare Faulk's and Bush's careers. I will mostly base this comparison on the first three years of their careers.
Bush has yet to pass the 1,000 yard mark on the ground, but like Faulk, Bush has been very effective in the receiving game.
In his first three years, Marshall Faulk recorded 164 receptions, 1425 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. Bush recorded 213 receptions, 1599 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.
Faulk and Bush both had issues with fumbling in their first three seasons. Faulk fumbled 15 times, while Bush fumbled 13 times.
Another issue that troubled Faulk was injuries in his third season. That limited him to just 13 games. In Bush's third season, he was also injured, causing him to miss games.
By comparing these two men solely on the third seasons of their careers, we see that Bush averaged 3.8 yards per carry and Marshall Faulk averaged 3.0 yards per carry.
Now many people might want to bite my neck off for this article comparing Bush to a future Hall of Famer in Faulk, but it is something I felt should be looked at by others.
Faulk came back in his fourth season and made up for his poor third season.
I hope that Reggie Bush can turn his career around like Faulk did and give the Saints the explosive running game that many people expected.
Posted on 5/6/09 at 7:45 am to LSU9102
I love Reggie as well and hate it when "saints fans" talk bad about him.
Posted on 5/6/09 at 7:47 am to LSU9102
as it's been said many times before, this is Reggie's year to prove he is worth a damn. He does well this year, and all will be forgiven.
Posted on 5/6/09 at 7:50 am to LSU9102
when payton starts running the martz offense, we can all rejoice
the martz offense MADE backs. just look at priest holmes. he was so-so at baltimore and all-world in KC
the martz offense MADE backs. just look at priest holmes. he was so-so at baltimore and all-world in KC
Posted on 5/6/09 at 8:04 am to LSU9102
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For all you Reggie Bush haters, STFU
I'm not a Bush hater. But what exactly in this little diatribe shuts the haters up? He has a similar start to Mashall Faulk. Whooptie Doo!
I believe that he will very productive and I have nothing but gut feeling to back that up but this proves nothing.
Posted on 5/6/09 at 12:15 pm to LSU9102
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By comparing these two men solely on the third seasons of their careers
Yeah I would do this too. That way we can ignore the fact that his rookie year Faulk ran for over 1200 yards and averaged 4.1 YPC, and he ran over 1000 yards in his 2nd season too.
I like the post it compared everything about them except anything that made Reggie look bad.
Posted on 5/6/09 at 12:22 pm to LSU9102
He was never hurt in college b/c he only got 5-15 touches a game. He doesn't need 20-25 touches to be effective in this league b/c he has the ability to make things happen evry time he touches the ball. If they just gave him 10-15 carries and catches a game he still can hit the homerun....and then maybe, just maybe his injuries will see a decrease.
Posted on 5/6/09 at 1:14 pm to LSU9102
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Faulk was born in New Orleans in 1973, Reggie Bush began his NFL career in New Orleans.
Posted on 5/9/09 at 12:46 am to LSU9102
Make him an all-world slot reciever. Dude has more catches than most recievers in the league and great YAC. Also great special teamer. People get so hung up on not producing YPC. He's more of a Barry Sanders, lots of bad runs but occasionally will hit it big. Dude I think had more catches than anyone ever in the NFL in a 2 year span. I think Colston did too, I'm not sure and I'm not looking it up but I know someone else will. It also has a lot to do with our offense being so pass happy.
Switch his "role" from RB to WR and do exactly what you're doing with him and keep Pierre in as short yardage/3rd down back and everyone is happy.
No?
Switch his "role" from RB to WR and do exactly what you're doing with him and keep Pierre in as short yardage/3rd down back and everyone is happy.
No?
Posted on 5/9/09 at 4:06 am to LSU9102
Faulk was way better and its not even close. I'll disregard the receiving #'s b/c Peyton threw more to his WR's. More importantly, Faulk showed that he can be a successful RB in the NFL, Bush not so much.
Reggie:
Yr1: 155att/565yds 3.6ypc 6td long 18yds
Yr2: 157/581 3.7 4td long 22yds
Yr3: 106/404 3.8 2td long 43yds
12 Rushing TD's. 8rec TD's
20 Total TD's.
Faulk:
Yr1: 314/1282yds 4.1ypc 11td long 52
Yr2: 289/1078 3.7 11td long 40
Yr3: 198/587 3.0 7td long 43
29 rushing TD's. 4rec TD's
33 Total TD's.
Reggie:
Yr1: 155att/565yds 3.6ypc 6td long 18yds
Yr2: 157/581 3.7 4td long 22yds
Yr3: 106/404 3.8 2td long 43yds
12 Rushing TD's. 8rec TD's
20 Total TD's.
Faulk:
Yr1: 314/1282yds 4.1ypc 11td long 52
Yr2: 289/1078 3.7 11td long 40
Yr3: 198/587 3.0 7td long 43
29 rushing TD's. 4rec TD's
33 Total TD's.
This post was edited on 5/9/09 at 4:09 am
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