Update: Lions sign RB Reggie Bush to 4-yr deal/$16M deal - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

**BlakeJesus** · 03-07-2013, 08:13 PM

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"The Book" on Reggie

Reggie Bush stands at a crossroads. With the Miami Dolphins planning to lean on Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas for carries next season, Bush is on the outs. He wants to be seen as a lead back, but those days are over. Bush's best move is to accept reality, because a little positional compromise won't diminish his chances to impact an NFL offense.

Seven years after becoming the second overall pick in the 2006 draft, Bush still has quickness and fascinating field speed. His cutting ability is jaw-dropping. The key to unleashing Bush's gifts boils down to scheme. He was underutilized in New Orleans and lost touches down the stretch in Miami, but as a complimentary speed back, Bush represents a major headache.

Bush doesn't want to float from team to team, but that's unavoidable. Used creatively, he still can turn up the volume on a defense, generate havoc in open space and find the end zone from anywhere on the field.

Coming off a good year?

The Dolphins lost faith in Bush as an every-down back. He fell just 14 yards shy of his second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign in 2012, but he's a better fit as a complementary weapon. Bush's six rushing touchdowns were matched by another 292 yards and two scores through the air. He made Miami's offense more dynamic. Bush also played through pain and proved to be an asset in the locker room. Multiple teams will come calling.

The downside

Bush's "indecisive running and dancing in the backfield" tweaked his coaches in Miami, according to one report. He's hedging close to age 30 -- the death knell for running backs. Bush doesn't want to take a pay cut and he doesn't want to become a third-down back, but there's no market for this player as an every-down runner. It will be interesting to see what sort of price point materializes. That could come down to how confident teams are that Bush will accept his role and be open to change.

The greenbacks

Bush won't see a repeat of the two-year, $9.75 million deal he netted in Miami. Look for something closer to a one-year, $4 million deal -- or maybe $7 million over two years.

Potential landing spots

The Detroit Lions are looking for help in the backfield and Bush would give quarterback Matthew Stafford a shiny new toy to play with. The Lions have struggled to fill the gap left by Jahvid Best, but Bush would add new dimensions to the attack and make the passing game only more dangerous.

How about the Cincinnati Bengals? Andy Dalton is too vanilla for some, but think about the potential mismatches created by Bush and wide receiver A.J. Green. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals are another team with durability and consistency issues in the backfield. Coach Bruce Arians could do wonders with a player like Bush as a pass-catching option.

I think the San Diego Chargers might make a run. They've sorely missed Darren Sproles and Bush is the closest thing on the market to a multithreat weapon. Don't count out the New England Patriots, either. Bill Belichick loves smart, versatile players and with Danny Woodhead possibly out the door, Miami would regret this parting for years to come.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...-bush-run-next

**ChrisWoj** · 03-12-2013, 03:39 PM

Dear Lions please throw every last penny at Asomugha, Long, and Bush. Or Bush and Long. Or just Long. Which should give you an idea of my ranking them as guys Detroit could use.

I am aware CB is the weakest spot we have... but FA corners can be a crap shoot.

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Nimreitz · 03-12-2013, 08:51 PM

God dammit Packers, he's cheap as hell. Rodgers with a weapon like Reggie, and Reggie with space to run would be so sweet.

But noooooooo, we're talking to Peyton Hillis. Which is fine, but $4m is a bargain for someone who can add a completely new dimension to the offense, like Sproles in NO.

FSH · 03-13-2013, 10:25 AM

He signed with the Lions according to reports today

**Diable** · 03-13-2013, 11:32 AM

This is a really good fit. The guy's an artificial surface back and since they're allergic to running the ball it doesn't matter that he's not an incredible running back.

**RollWithEm** · 03-13-2013, 11:35 AM

Jahvid Best? Kevin Smith? Reggie Bush? Are any of their 3rd down backs going to stay healthy?

**BlakeJesus** · 03-13-2013, 12:04 PM

I highly approve of this move. Makes a ton of sense, he's going to make life a lot easier for Stafford and Megatron.

**Dissonance** · 03-13-2013, 12:45 PM

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ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk

Reggie Bush gets four years, $16 million from Lions. $4 million to sign.

**roux2dope** · 03-13-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nimreitz

God dammit Packers, he's cheap as hell. Rodgers with a weapon like Reggie, and Reggie with space to run would be so sweet.

But noooooooo, we're talking to Peyton Hillis. Which is fine, but $4m is a bargain for someone who can add a completely new dimension to the offense, like Sproles in NO.

We need a between the tackles guy like Steven Jackson someone who will make teams actually put some guys in the box instead of floating safeties 30 yards down field on us all game... Randall Cobb is already our Reggie Bush/Darren Sproles like weapon..especially if we bring back Jennings.

**Prince** · 03-13-2013, 12:55 PM

^ This

**croco** · 03-13-2013, 02:43 PM

Reggie Bush now becoming the type of very valuable veteran role player after an up and down career?

**El Shaqtus** · 03-13-2013, 02:47 PM

Everyone in STL is sure Steven Jackson is signing with Green Bay.

**Prince** · 03-13-2013, 02:51 PM

^ And I'm completely fine with that.

Mrs. Thang · 03-13-2013, 02:52 PM

^ So is St. Louis

**RollWithEm** · 03-13-2013, 02:54 PM

Am I the only one who thinks SJax is still just a flat out better player than Reggie Bush?

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