Reggie Bush

He’s already made big strides that way this year.

Bush could probably come in and contribute on 3rd downs and in the punt return game, but I believe that would be the extent of his value on the vikings.

The vikings have more immediate needs in free agency…number 1 being a replacement for Tyrell Johnson (am I the only one getting on this guys case? b/c he sucks). It will be interesting to see what kind of contract he gets, but he probably wont be worth the price tag unless a team want to sell some tickets.

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I say if we’re going to invest in the future, it should be at CB. Bush would not replace Taylor, if we lose Taylor. And, we already replicate his gifts elsewhere. I’m hoping Young is ready to step into the #2 RB role next year, and that we can secure our (long term needs at) offensive right guard and and CB. Not to mention, we may need to spend this off season debating the QB position once again.

which equals not a good investment.

Bush would expand the passing game from the backfield, but he would limit the run production from the backfield in turn. Much of Taylor’s third down production comes from the fact that he is a duel threat; he is just as likely to catch a screen or swing pass as he is to run a draw or take it off tackle. We need an asset like that on third down. He doesn’t make the Vikings better this year, you have to doubt he would next.

Let’s face it, Reggie Bush could still pick up a nice contract anywhere he goes, probably close to the value of Chester Taylor. So, if it came down to Reggie or Chester, whom would you pick? I would go with Taylor. He will probably be asking for less money, and he is no doubt more solid on 3rd down, where we need him.

He was drafted #2 as a running back. He hasn’t put up respectable numbers. Picking him was a bust. The Saints are 11-0 despite drafting Reggie Bush. Bush is very interested in partying and living the high life. I question his dedication to football.

My preference would be to keep Chester Taylor, or find somebody like him.

after he put up one of his best games against us last year at the superdome

that would just be another weapon that we dont already have. And out of all the replacements we could find for taylor if he ends up walking, i think bush would be the better man for the job.

Our offense isn’t really designed to have a ton of Reggie Bush type players. I mean we already have a very explosive offense I don’t really see the value in adding another running back.

taken ~20 spots earlier in the draft. Reggie should be a receiver in the NFL doing the occasional motion into the backfield to catch a dump-off or something on third down. Unfortunately, he’s too big of a wimp to go across the middle or run as hard as an NFL RB has to in order to be successful between the tackles.

Besides, we already have a better Reggie Bush who has proven to be just as if not more versatile and much, much tougher. To seal the deal, give me migranes over knee problems any day.

I like Reggie Bush but not for the Vikings. He isn’t a running back. His production is basically a receiver. Harvin already fills this role. Sidney Rice was a late 2nd round pick and Chester Taylor was a 6th round pick. A great team like the Vikings doesn’t have to pay huge amounts for such free agent players anymore. They should continue to draft and develop them. I keep waiting to see Albert Young this year but so far its all Chester.
The Vikes won’t keep Chester. He is 30 years old. The magic age for running backs to decline. Some team will pay him that needs a good running back ( Seattle or Kansas City). He has been a great Viking. I hope he gets a great contract. But the Vikes will have little trouble filling the shoes of a back up running back. I suspect this year we will draft two running backs in the draft. But who knows. Albert might be ready Now.

As a Saints fan who hasn’t given up on him just yet, I don’t think he would fit well into your system. I wouldn’t believe that Yahoo article about the Saints cutting him loose this offseason anyway. The d-bag writer of that article is jumping to conclusions and has proven in the past that he is not a reliable source. Yes, the Saints have no intention of paying Reggie the $8 million he stands to get next year, so they have said for some time now that once the season ends they want to renegotiate. Sean Payton still sees him as a valuable weapon. It’s possible that Reggie and his agent won’t agree, but I think that it’s unlikely that they and the team won’t agree on something to keep him here for a little less moolah.

Mostly, it will all depend on the Saints evaluation of Reggie’s health and his ability to stay healthy throughout an entire season. He has been injury-prone most of his career and he knows it. I can’t see him demanding they pay him $8 million next year and getting released. Certainly, no other team would want to trade for him, considering his injury history and price tag.

To back up All Day, either stick with Chester Taylor or find another young RB hungry for success on a great team like the Vikings. There will be plenty out there once the season ends.

A reliable blocker and receiver that plays smart and can still get some tough yards rushing. I really hope we can keep Chester next year, but I also realize he could start for half the teams in the NFL.