Hard Times for Saint Reggie
When the Associated Press starts penning articles slamming you, the tide has officially turned. It's been a rough season for Reggie Bush in New Orleans, and the natives are restless. The Biloxi Sun-Herald ran an incisive article this week about the disconnect between Reggie and his teammates, focusing on Bush's attempt to leave the field early Sunday.
I'm surprised that this story didn't get bigger. When Randy Moss left the field early while a member of the Vikings, the story made headlines for days. Bush was walking out when there was still an offensive play left in a one-score game. And the play was designed for him! Sean Payton tracked Reggie down, but the damage to his image locally was done.
I am not that concerned with all the whispers about Reggie's "Hollywood" attitude. I am more concerned that his quarterback clearly isn't happy with him. And that his head coach felt forced to turn to Aaron Stecker to help salvage the running game after losing to Houston. In a rough season for Saint Reggie, that's more damning than any botched trick play.
Comments
I squeaked into my playoffs with the most patchwork of teams including Mr. Bush - does he start this week? MNF is awfully tempting but have been burned by him week after week all year...so, pick two: Bush, Fargas, Taylor, KJones, Young - as you can see, its been a frustrating yet lucky year...we get PPRs only after 6 receptions
Posted by: Help Me | December 5, 2007 05:19 PM
The question then becomes where to rank him in dynasty leagues....last week you still had him 8th, and I can't think that he should be much lower than that. He's 5th in RB scoring in one of my ppr leagues and 3rd in another....that is amazing considering how poor of a year he is having.
More crazy is that in ppr leagues there are only 2 RB's in the top 15 in scoring.
Posted by: J | December 5, 2007 05:32 PM
Gregg, looks like Santonio Holmes is going to play this week. Where we he fit in the rankings. Also what do you think about Coles? Love his match-up but his ankle worries me.
Posted by: Dave | December 6, 2007 11:46 AM