Random thought that just came across my mind. Please don't bash me or anything if you don't agree. But think about all the hype Reggie got at draft time. If you don't know anything about football and just watched ESPN all day, you'd think he'd overthrow LT as the best running back in the NFL his rookie year (maybe slightly exaggerated but you get the point). Many people were bashing the Texans for taking Mario Williams over Reggie Bush and Vince Young, and currently, it looks like the Texans got the last laugh. Vince Young is not a good quarterback in this league, and it seems to me like he's confused mentally. Back on topic, as the #2 overall pick of the draft, wouldn't you expect a franchise player? Or at least an every down back? Don't get me wrong, Reggie is a good running back, he'll break off long runs and he's a flashy player, but he can't lead an offense. He seems like a good complimentary piece with his receiving skills, but as the #2 overall pick, shouldn't we expect a little more than that? Adrian Peterson was the 7th overall pick and is already a much better RB than Reggie. McFadden was taken last year by the Raiders and had a nice game today. Can he be better than Reggie? The #2 overall pick a couple seasons ago? I bring this up because I haven't heard this topic talked about before. Looking NBA wise, if you draft a player 2nd overall, you should expect him to lead your team in the future. I don't think Reggie Bush does that for the Saints...
Reggie Bush definitely hasn't lived up to expectations. But I wouldn't call him a bust. He's not in Ryan Leaf, Joey Harrington, Akili Smith territory
He's still one of the biggest threats in the NFL. He's a bust as a full-time RB, but a very legit offensive weapon.
Yeah but as the 2nd overall pick of the draft, wouldn't you expect something more? I mean, think about Joe Smith. I know the situations aren't exactly the same because he was the #1 overall pick of the NBA draft, but you can still make connections. He was drafted #1 overall, had a pretty solid NBA career. He was a good player in his prime, but never a superstar. Many people consider him a bust right? Shouldn't the same concept be talked about for Reggie Bush? Maybe bust is a little too harsh, considering he is still a dangerous player. Disappointing would fit better I guess.
Ryan Leaf was the #2 pick, and he was HORRIBLE. He's a bust in my eyes. Bush still has some game and is an offensive threat. He isn't as good as advertised, and not as good as people thought. So I think he didn't live up to his expectations. The only thing related to Bust and Reggie Bush is when he busts in Kim Kardashians face
Before the draft Reggie Bush was talked about as an electrifying player in open space who would have a hard time being a traditional "between-the-tackles" back. I'd say he's met his expectations.
Bush is too good a player to be a bust....he defiently hasnt lived up to expectations though....hes a terror catching passes out of the backfield though.....
His expectations were a good RB who can hit the big play from time to time and is a threat as a receiver. I think he's lived up to that expectation.
I can't say that he's a bust. I don't recall a whole lot of people calling him an every down back, in fact, that was one thing most people were worried about, mainly because of his size. I'd say he's really lived up to expectations though. He's got the ability to break off the big run out of the backfield, he's probably the best receiving threat at the RB position in all of the NFL, and beyond that, he's a pretty damn good return man. So, while he's not an every down back some people wanted out of him, he's still a damn good player and one of the more electrifying in the league.
Underachieved, maybe. Bust, no. For those who thought he was going to tear up the NFL as a running back, then at worst, he has underachieved. But even if you didn't think that : he is hardly a bust either. When you play the Saints, you account for Reggie Bush on every play. He's still a very good weapon. Someone that defenses game plan for.
Well as far as running the ball is concerned, he is a bust. He doesn't give you too much in terms of quantity, and his YPC is below average.
