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Originally Posted by Saint Troy
The Bears are scary hot right now,well enough about them, the Saints were nicely bailed out of their trap game by one Reggie Bush! Amazing return, it almost as if he was calling his shot before the punt, Saints 4-1!!
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Yep! That was incredible! Although I must admit I still dont like him returning punts. It's such a risk to put one of our primetime offensive players back there, and plus he's just not that good at it. I mean that PR was amazing, no doubt. But even while the ball was still in the air coming towards him, the announcers said "And the Saints have set up a wall on the right side!!!", even they could see the lane Bush had all the way to the house. He lost 5 yards on an earlier punt that game when he was dancing around again. Id rather let Moore or Jamal Jones handle it. Id say Ill be happy when Michael Lewis is finally healthy again, but I have a feeling he'll be released as soon as he is better. Payton has already said he doesnt like "specialty" players, he feels they're a waste of a roster spot.
Haha and all Ive got to say is poor Deuce. Guy runs for 123 yards on only 15 carries, including two highlight reel runs, and he's simply an afterthought after the big Reggie return. I really think Bush is helping out McAllister in a big way this year. Not only is he providing to be an excellent decoy for defenders, creating holes for Deuce, but he's also taking the load off for McAllister's knee. I read an article two days ago on NOLA.com that said Deuce still has soreness in his knee some days. After reading that I am SO glad we drafted Reggie. Carrying the ball 30 times a game on that knee, I feel Deuce wouldve never made it the whole year at 100%. I know we had Bennett at that time, but I feel alot better with Reggie there, as Bennett's struggled with injuries in KC since being released in the summer.
Should be a great game this weekend. I hope Stallworth plays, even though he's listed as doubtful. He's one of the rare former Saints who I still like. He's said all the right things about the Saints and New Orleans since he left, and I believe he even flew down to the MNF game in Nawlins against the Falcons a couple weeks back(at least he said he was going to). Darren Howard's back in the Dome on Sunday too, though Im not as fond of him as I am Stallie. What do you think about this Sunday's game? I must admit, this is the first game all season that I actually went against the Saints in my Pick Em pool, though I hope Im wrong.
Its been a great first five games of the year, the Saints are on the map for a few individual records this year. Rookie of the Year could be either Bush or Colston, and youve got to look at Brees and McAllister for Comeback Player of the Year. And if it stays like this, who knows? Payton may take home Coach of the Year.