Saints Prove My Point About Reggie Bush

To those who saw the post last week criticizing Reggie Bush for not being more of a breakout player, the Saints this week proved my point.

I argued that the Saints were not getting enough carries to their running backs to make an impact and it didn't necessarily speak to the talent of Reggie Bush (or lack there of). I argued that Bush only averaged 13 touches per game putting them at about a 4:1 ratio of pass to run. Who can eat with so little on the plate?

Fast-forward to this week: Brees - 45 pass attempts ; Stecker 13 carries for 45 yards. 3.8 yds rushing. Translation: no offensive line; 3-steps and throw the football.

Bush lead the team last year in catches and is still 2nd this season which says a lot as the Brees leads all quarterbacks in passing attempts. Only a coaching change or new offensive linemen will break Bush out of his slump. Of course we'll have to wait until 2008.