woodbuck27
09-17-2006, 01:02 AM
Posted September 16, 2006
Key matchup: Packers defensive line vs. Saints running backs
When the New Orleans Saints took Reggie Bush with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, it gave them one of the most versatile running attacks in the NFL. Bush rushed 14 times for 61 yards in the season-opening win over the Cleveland Browns, and was the Saints' leading receiver with eight catches for 58 yards. Bush isn't going to get the bulk of the carries in New Orleans' offense, however; that task will go to Deuce McAllister, a two-time Pro Bowler.
Since McAllister is able to get the tough yards, it makes Bush's presence more dangerous. Bush doesn't have the size to take the beating that an every-down back does, but in this offense, he doesn't have to. Since McAllister will handle much of the up-the-middle running, it will open up the New Orleans' offense so Bush can run or catch passes out of the backfield.
As poorly as the Packers played against the Bears on Sunday, their rushing defense was pretty solid, allowing only 3.0 yards per carry. But the Bears don't have a running back who is as good as McAllister or Bush, and the defensive line of Ryan Pickett, Colin Cole, Kenderick Allen and Cullen Jenkins will have to step up and make sure Bush and McAllister aren't able to run at will.
GO PACK GO !
Key matchup: Packers defensive line vs. Saints running backs
When the New Orleans Saints took Reggie Bush with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, it gave them one of the most versatile running attacks in the NFL. Bush rushed 14 times for 61 yards in the season-opening win over the Cleveland Browns, and was the Saints' leading receiver with eight catches for 58 yards. Bush isn't going to get the bulk of the carries in New Orleans' offense, however; that task will go to Deuce McAllister, a two-time Pro Bowler.
Since McAllister is able to get the tough yards, it makes Bush's presence more dangerous. Bush doesn't have the size to take the beating that an every-down back does, but in this offense, he doesn't have to. Since McAllister will handle much of the up-the-middle running, it will open up the New Orleans' offense so Bush can run or catch passes out of the backfield.
As poorly as the Packers played against the Bears on Sunday, their rushing defense was pretty solid, allowing only 3.0 yards per carry. But the Bears don't have a running back who is as good as McAllister or Bush, and the defensive line of Ryan Pickett, Colin Cole, Kenderick Allen and Cullen Jenkins will have to step up and make sure Bush and McAllister aren't able to run at will.
GO PACK GO !