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    Bush might skip 2006 season. Is this even possible?

    Former Heisman Trophy winnner and No. 2 overall draft pick Reggie Bush is considering sitting out his rookie season and re-entering the 2007 draft because of his contract squabbles with the New Orleans Saints, Yahoo! reported Saturday, citing NFL sources.

    "No player has ever had the kind of leverage that Reggie Bush has right now," the source told Yahoo!. "The Saints made it clear what they were willing to do before and now we'll see if they're going to get there."

    Bush is scheduled to report to training camp Thursday in Jackson, Miss. Yahoo! said that talks between the parties have been nearly non-existent, according to sources.
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    Bo Jackson did it when Tampa Bay took him #1 overall, after he specifically told them he would never play for them, and that he would choose baseball instead.

    Apparently they brought him in for a routine physical, and asured him that he was in no violation of the NCAA. Well when he got back to Auburn and returned to the Baseball diamond his coach told him he broke a rule and his baseball career at Auburn was finished.

    He re-entered the draft a year or two later and was taken in the 5th round by the Raiders

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    • #3
      Wasn't there speculation that Bush was asking for an unheard-of contract, which was why Houston traded the pick? This threat is likely just posturing, but if the 2 sides end up talking to the press more than to each other, that's not a good sign.
      I can't run no more
      With that lawless crowd
      While the killers in high places
      Say their prayers out loud
      But they've summoned, they've summoned up
      A thundercloud
      They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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      • #4
        Lets talk him into a contract here and trade next years #1 to N.O. for him
        Swede: My expertise in this area is extensive. The essential difference between a "battleship" and an "aircraft carrier" is that an aircraft carrier requires five direct hits to sink, but it takes only four direct hits to sink a battleship.

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        • #5
          Irony would be that because the Packers beat the Seahawks (and thus we didn't finish w/ the 2nd worst record), we didn't get Bush - let's say we have another stellar year and end up with him anyways....

          I wonder if that's why the Saints are keeping Michael Bennett....

          What sort of compensation would the league give the Saints if he pulls this stunt? I mean, man - they could've had almost anyone (less Williams) in the draft.

          "Human sacrafice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!"


          I predict its a ploy - he'll miss camp but will sign right before the season starts. Any takers???
          The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
          Vince Lombardi

          "Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.

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          • #6
            he could take Ricky William's roster spot in CFL.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Joemailman
              Wasn't there speculation that Bush was asking for an unheard-of contract, which was why Houston traded the pick? This threat is likely just posturing, but if the 2 sides end up talking to the press more than to each other, that's not a good sign.
              Houston traded the pick? I missed that.

              Bush won't do this. He would not go any higher next year, I think he would drop out of the top ten. He would definitely get less of an offer next year, plus, he missed out on a year's wages.

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              • #8
                Yet another classless Bush
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                Formally Numb, same person, same views of M3

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by cheesner
                  Originally posted by Joemailman
                  Wasn't there speculation that Bush was asking for an unheard-of contract, which was why Houston traded the pick? This threat is likely just posturing, but if the 2 sides end up talking to the press more than to each other, that's not a good sign.
                  Houston traded the pick? I missed that.

                  Bush won't do this. He would not go any higher next year, I think he would drop out of the top ten. He would definitely get less of an offer next year, plus, he missed out on a year's wages.
                  Nobody said these kids were brainy. Welcome to the forum.
                  "Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg Jennings

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by cyberski
                    Yet another classless Bush
                    I always thought Jane Fonda was a classless bush. Maybe you meant former Twin Randy Bush.....

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                    • #11
                      Bush talks 'proceeding on a normal course'
                      But Saints GM, Bush's agent mum about contract details

                      Tuesday, July 25, 2006

                      By Mike Triplett

                      The Saints' contract talks with tailback Reggie Bush are "proceeding on a normal course," according to General Manager Mickey Loomis.

                      But, with only two of the NFL's 32 first-round draft picks having signed contracts, the "normal course" almost certainly will take the negotiations into next week, if not longer.

                      Neither Loomis nor Bush's agent, Joel Segal, would comment on details of the negotiations. But history and common sense dictate that Bush won't be in Jackson, Miss., when the Saints report for training camp Thursday evening.

                      Last year, seven first-round draft picks had agreed to contracts heading into the first full weekend of NFL training camps. The top five picks in the draft signed on July 26, Aug. 15, Aug. 11, Aug. 29 and July 29, respectively.

                      A report on Yahoo.com last week cited a league source as saying Bush has toyed with the idea of sitting out the entire season if his contract demands are not met, but that scenario seems unlikely.

                      Bush, who has already secured several million dollars in national endorsement deals, could risk damaging his popularity if he skips the entire season. And he has already been putting down roots in New Orleans, both through his charity work and the purchase of a $1.8 million riverfront condo downtown.

                      Still, the Saints certainly won't get off cheaply. Bush was almost universally rated as the No. 1 prospect in April's draft before the Houston Texans made the surprising decision to take defensive end Mario Williams instead. So Bush likely will seek a deal that approaches Williams' six-year, $54 million contract, with a reported $26.5 million in guaranteed money over the first two years.

                      The Saints have agreed to contracts with four of their eight draft picks so far. They still need to work out deals with Bush, second-round pick Roman Harper, fourth-rounder Jahri Evans and sixth-rounder Mike Hass.



                      Mike Triplett can be reached at mtriplett@timespicayune.com or at (504) 826-3405.
                      ** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
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                      • #12
                        New Orleans the city, New Orleans the team, Bush the player--they all deserve each other. I'm glad that's not our problem.
                        [QUOTE=George Cumby] ...every draft (Ted) would pick a solid, dependable, smart, athletically limited linebacker...the guy who isn't doing drugs, going to strip bars, knocking around his girlfriend or making any plays of game changing significance.

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                        • #13
                          The Texans look pretty smart now don't they. Bush is a head case. I'm sure this greed was a factor. Mario is an animal. He's going to have to work hard, but he looks like a worker to me.
                          Formerly known as JustinHarrell.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by swede
                            New Orleans the city, New Orleans the team, Bush the player--they all deserve each other. I'm glad that's not our problem.
                            No kidding - and still some people want him to come to Green Bay.

                            No Thanks - Thank You.

                            Serious concerns there.
                            ** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
                            ** To download Jesus Loves Me ring tones, you'll need a cell phone mame
                            ** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
                            ** Rather than love, money or fame - give me TRUTH: Henry D. Thoreau

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by woodbuck27
                              Originally posted by swede
                              New Orleans the city, New Orleans the team, Bush the player--they all deserve each other. I'm glad that's not our problem.
                              No kidding - and still some people want him to come to Green Bay.

                              No Thanks - Thank You.

                              Serious concerns there.
                              I'd take him in a second - easily. It could solve issues at RB, WR, Kick/Punt Returner that GB currently has.

                              Since I live in LA, I've watched a lot of Bush via USC. If you watched the ESPY award show, check out his return on the 'best play' reel - Amazing!

                              Of course he wants a lot of cash, he's been more hyped than many, many players in recent history.

                              I can't wait to see Hawk tackle Bush in week 2
                              The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
                              Vince Lombardi

                              "Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.

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