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First 4 games: Bush vs Kamara

Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:59 pm
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30493 posts
Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:59 pm
Figure it would be a nice comparison 4 games into Kamara's career vs Bush


Bush:
45 carries, 147 yards, 3.3 YPC, 0 TDs
23 receptions, 187 yards, 8.1 AVG, 0 TDs
1 Fum (1 Lost)

Season End:
155 carries, 565 yards, 3.6 YPC, 6 TDs
88 receptions, 742 yards, 8.4 AVG, 2 TDs
2 Fum (2 Lost)

Kamara:
15 carries, 83 yards, 5.5 YPC, 1 TD
20 receptions, 147 yards, 7.4 AVG, 1 TD
0 Fum (0 Lost)

Projected:
60 carries, 332 yards, 5.5 YPC, 4 TDs
80 receptions, 588 yards, 7.4 AVG, 4 TDs
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33459 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 1:12 am to
And we don't have to yell at him to run forward instead of sideways ??
Posted by 50_Tiger
Arlington TX
Member since Jan 2016
40826 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 7:58 am to
If Peterson is traded away in the next two weeks, I would be willing to bet he beats those projects barring injury.
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
65693 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 10:59 am to
Posted by King George
Member since Dec 2013
5473 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

Figure it would be a nice comparison 4 games into Kamara's career vs Bush

Posted by Gnarkill
Member since Aug 2017
382 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 2:43 pm to
I still don't understand Bush's inability to translate to the NFL well.

Dude was one of the most exciting college players i've ever seen.
Posted by BengalShark
Member since Jul 2017
3329 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 3:44 pm to
Kamara a beast!

Posted by Hoodoo Man
Sunshine Pumping most days.
Member since Oct 2011
31637 posts
Posted on 10/4/17 at 4:37 pm to
Bush never seemed to reach his potential frequently enough.
Cooks was similar.

AK doesn't seem to have that issue, but it could be a matter of fan expectation
This post was edited on 10/4/17 at 4:42 pm
Posted by GMoney2600
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
14296 posts
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:44 pm to
As far as receiving...I guess I'd say they're about even from what I've seen so far. Bush had longer strides & created more separation given time, but I think Kamara runs better routes due to his shorter strides. Kamara barely has any wasted motion...even when compared to a WR. Not really sure who has the better hands...both are close to elite for a RB(if not elite).

Kamara plays faster than his 40 time, but Bush was the faster player...especially when he reached his top speed. Bush was elite in this area.

Kamara runs with much more power & is easily a better RB(he can run inside the tackles, & can find his way through a small opening. Bush needed a bigger hole, & was brought down by arm tackles). Kamara's vision as a RB easily trumps Bush's as well.

Bush was better in the open field, but Kamara is easily the better player when he has multiple defenders around him.

I guess it just depends on what kind of player you want, but as a rookie...I'd easily give the edge to Kamara(not saying Kamara will 100% be a better player at the end of their careers, but I'd say it's likely that he will be). He doesn't have the top end speed & elite athleticism that Bush had, but he's the better overall football player imo(his physicality blows Bush out of the water). Kamara doesn't have any weaknesses(he's above average at everything), but Bush did...I guess that's what separates the 2 imo. It's harder to completely contain Kamara. He can exploit a defense in more ways than Bush could.
This post was edited on 10/7/17 at 5:06 am
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