"Reggie is a great talent. Reggie is one of the best athletes I have ever seen, but that only gets you so far," quarterback Drew Brees said. "Certain fundamentals and discipline to playing this game - that is learned and that's not something that just happens immediately." Were expectations of Bush too high? He won the Heisman Trophy at Southern California, was the second overall pick in the 2006 draft and signed a contract worth up to $62 million over six years. Yet, many players who were virtually unstoppable during their amateur days have entered the NFL with a lot of hype, only to find that much of what worked in college only got in them in trouble against stronger, faster, more disciplined NFL defenders. Bush seemed to be figuring that out, even overcoming it, during the latter half of his rookie season, which was defined primarily by three spectacular plays: A game-winning, 55-yard punt return for a touchdown against Tampa Bay; a screen pass that he turned into a weaving, 61-yard score at Dallas; and his 88-yard touchdown catch in the NFC championship game at Chicago, a play he finished by high-stepping and then somersaulting into the end zone. With those highlights in mind - not to mention his 1,307 yards running and receiving combined and his nine touchdowns during the 2006 regular season - no one snickered when Bush confidently predicted during training camp that 2007 would be his breakout season. After 12 games, it looks more like a breakdown season. Bush's numbers are not bad, but far from spectacular. He's scored six touchdowns, has 581 yards rushing and 417 yards receiving. His longest run so far has been 22 yards and his longest reception 25. The long, game-breaking plays Bush says he expects of himself haven't come this season, unlike the big mistakes he hoped to avoid. MORE
The turning point of the game. After that immature, punkish display, the Bears D got really pissed off and you have your winner.
Reggie Bush was built up as the savior. He hype machine did that way before he was even drafted. The problem was everyone was caught up in the Sportscenter highlight moments and didn't stop to notice he wasn't even the #1 back at USC. LenDale White was. Bush is never going to be an every down back who is going to get you those tough yards. The faster the Saints realize that and either get a healthy Deuce back or find someone who can replace Deuce the better off they'll be.
were the too high? depends where you had them set to, Everyone expected to see the same guy that we seen in college him just embarrassing defenses and always being the most explosive player on the field.. that don't cut in the NFL the defensive ends can get from sideline to sideline , and the linebackers can get from side line to sideline just as fast as Bush can , he needs to run up the middle while finding holes like AP does...
Dont get me wrong, Reggie is an amazing player, but he hasnt lived up to the expectations yet, he isnt a true between the tackles RB. I like Reggie, the saints need to utalize his specialtys better for him to succeed.
Reggie bush is going to be a amazing player but he was all hype up about himself and came in the first year thinking he would be the best ever because of the hype but he hasn't showed me anything yet but could be truely amazing.
Was about to start a thrad about this guy, but figured I'd just bump this... Reggie has been an absolute stud this year. The Saints knew this wasn't going to be a 1,500 yard back when they drated him. This guy is a pain in the butt to cover on the field, and his special teams play just adds it. He still has a ways to go in the ground game, but watching a full game of this guy makes you appreciate his ability. By the way, I posted that BEFORE his second punt return TD of the game... :icon_cheesygrin:
