Do the Falcons really catch a break with Bush out?
Saints running back Reggie Bush has some time to mend fences with Kim Kardashian.
FLOWERY BRANCH – Yeah, Reggie Bush is hurt, but so what?
He really hasn’t done much against the Falcons since he’s been in the league. All his broken leg really means is that the Falcons will get to see more of the hard-charging Pierre Thomas.
However, while Bush is out with a broken leg, he is 6-0 against the Falcons, thanks mostly to his teammates. He was only a factor in one of the six games.
Bush, the disgraced Heisman trophy winner, was drafted in 2006. The Falcons have played the Saints eight times and are 1-7 against them over that period.
In the Falcons 34-20 victory on Nov. 11, 2008, Bush didn’t play. He also didn’t play in the Saints 34-14 victory on Dec. 12, 2007, which turned out to be Bobby Petrino’s last game.
In the first meeting in 2007, Bush caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees with 5:15 left to play and ran for the two-point conversion in the Saints 22-14 victory.
He wasn’t a major factor in the other five games.
He’s never rushed for more than 80 yards against the Falcons. He’s never had more than 46 yards receiving against the Falcons. He also was a non-factor in the return game against the Falcons.
Here’s the Bush breakdown vs the Falcons:
Year Date Teams Rushing Receiving
(carries-yards-tds) (catches-yards-tds)
2009 11/2 @NO 35, ATL 27 2-3-1 2-11-0
12/13 NO 26, @ ATL 30 6-33-0 6-46-2
2008 11/9 @ATL 34, NO 20 Bush does not play
12/7 @NO 29, ATL 25 10-80-0 2-26-1
2007 10/21 @NO 22, ATL 16 17-54-0 5-19-1
12/10 NO 34, 2 ATL 14 Bush does not play
2006 9/25 @NO 23, ATL 3 13-51-0 4-19-0
11/26 NO 31, @ATL 13 5-24-0 3-21-0
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96 comments Add your comment
waynester
September 22nd, 2010
3:44 pm
More inane boasting from the fleur de lis heads. They remind me of the nouveau-riche. They stumbled on a gold nugget(Brees) while grunting for worms and the sudden wealth(Lombardi) has gone to their heads. They preen and pose thinking themselves sophisticated while failing to realize the rest of the world considers them buffoons. The poseurs are being exposed and will be de fleured on Sunday…..
tjhook
September 22nd, 2010
4:07 pm
Saints fans: The party with the Lombardi will be over Sunday! We caught an important break when Bush went down because the Falcons defense is better collectively as opposed to individual matchups. Our linebackers will dictate how aggressive our front line and secondary can be by picking up the routes Brees likes to look for when setting an offensive tempo. I know we can’t stop him but a few shots and hurries will give us the chances we need to beat this team. On offense, ball control, ball control and I especially hope Turner is ready because we need a two-headed attack from our running back position.
SeenThisB4
September 22nd, 2010
4:07 pm
Nope, they remind you of what your perception of the nouveau-riche is, because I dare say, you have no idea what the noveau-riche are actually like! Much less have a clue of what the Lombardi does for our boasting priviledge.
tjhook
September 22nd, 2010
4:17 pm
SeenThisB4: That Lombardi was the equivalent to a Golden Ticket to Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory. I stayed in New Orleans for two months (Army Reserve assignment)and although it’s a self-sufficient community, it does not have a powerful national voice (not one that has been taken seriously). Don’t think recreation, but think on practical matters (industry,government, education) so the Saints’ win brought that community civic pride you can’t pay for and now deserved scrutiny. I remember a local TV station used to put out “A pothole of the day” piece when I was there (late 2007)and I’m acquainted with a number of Saints fans (I live in Texas currently). Back to football- I love New Orleans’ spunk but after we tan that brown and gold hide I want you to remember that Atlanta can still apply some pain to your championship bottoms.
dozer
September 22nd, 2010
4:21 pm
duh
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
4:33 pm
army reserve??? that moniker and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee at the awful waffle. please falcants fans- continue on with the pre-emptive excuses that i’ve been reading. front row has a better handle on it than most of you but you’ll catch up sunday afternoon. i can already see the falcant blogs now-shoulda , woulda , coulda but didn’t!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
September 22nd, 2010
4:44 pm
The term “GEAUX” is now permanently banned from Falcons blogs. If you use it your comment will be deleted by the moderator.
tjhook
September 22nd, 2010
4:50 pm
Hey, Hiram! Just remember members of the Army National Guard and Reserve were sent in to patrol your streets because your police officers couldn’t handle the streets. I know your town, just remember some visitors played a big part in sustaining it.
GHunt
September 22nd, 2010
4:59 pm
Falcons to win a close game. Take it to the bank.
SAINTS LSU
September 22nd, 2010
5:02 pm
To all of you falcons bush is not the man in Nawlins brees is & if GW has his D ready witch he will the saints win hands down its gonna be a good game but the saints pull it out 35 -20
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:02 pm
i was a u.s. marine and trained marine reserves so i know the VALUE of an army reservist. what did you have to have to get in- a heartbeat?
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:03 pm
i agree- we win by less than 20 now that bush is out!
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:08 pm
hiram, it will be more like loose by twenty. GO Falcons. (Note the English “GO.” As how IT IS SAID IN AMERICA!)
HA
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:10 pm
d- led , are you jealous too that we won super beauxl feauxty feaux?
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:11 pm
hiram, all you do is creaux………
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:11 pm
fj- try spelling lose the way it is spelled in america- y’all ought to be used to it by now! HA
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:12 pm
I CAN CREAUX ‘CAUSE I’M SUCH A HANDSOME BEAUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:14 pm
all i neaux is that the falcons wins against the saints this year will be zereaux
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:14 pm
hiram, you know, I thought something didn’t look right. Oh well, no accounting once you get old-timers disease.
Can’t wait for the game, buddy…………….
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:15 pm
falcons bleaux!!!!!!!!!
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:16 pm
……………….away the ‘aints.
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:16 pm
i got it too fj- sunday never gets here quick enough but monday is always there
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:17 pm
good one!
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:17 pm
Yup.
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:18 pm
Did you see Snelling was NFC offensive player of the week?
Pretty cool.
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:19 pm
i heard they re-did the atrium at wr. heard they used brick or stone or something like that. hows it look?
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:20 pm
hartley was the special teams player of the week
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:21 pm
Different. It gives sort of a rustic look, but I think the upkeep will be easy and more affordable. I guess its good. Some of it really looks good.
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
5:23 pm
Gotta go. Check ya later.
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:24 pm
i need to come visit sometime. i had a whole lot of friends there. do you know tom V.?
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
5:25 pm
later on fj
GHunt
September 22nd, 2010
7:11 pm
DOL,
call Commissioner Goddell, tell him to Keep his eye on this rivalry game. We do not want another phantom pass interference call on Brent Grimes in order to save the Saints’ behind. Birds to win this one 34-30.
realitycheck
September 22nd, 2010
8:36 pm
Falcon Jim, Got to give it to you pal-you are one of about the 100 or so hard-core Falcon fans that exist. In a city with a metro pop of 5.6 million, there are probably half as many Eagle, Giant, or Steeler fans as are Falcon fans. Atlanta and Arizona top the list of cities where the locals are either not pulling for the home team or just don’t care at all. And believe me it’s not just football! Look at the Braves who in Bobby Cox’s last season, have had some very small crowds compared to other teams involved in pennant races. The reason: Atlanta has become like many Florida cities where seemingly everyone is from somewhere else. These people have no loyalty to the home team. Say what you like, but the Saint fans of the Gulf South Region are passionate fans. Atlanta’s pop is 10 times that of New Orleans, yet the Saint fans appear to outnumber the Falcon fans 10-1. I travel a whole lot , and see it all over the country. In a Vegas sportsbook, the Saint fans badly outnumber the falcon fans. Even in neighboring Alabama, located in the heart of college country, most pro football fans like the Saints over the Falcons. 5.6 million and still occasionally getting blacked out at home-what a joke! Being a Falcon fan is about like being an Arizona Cardinal fan!
hiramsaint
September 22nd, 2010
9:31 pm
g-hunt- why don’t you and front row get together and have a combined pity party…what a bunch of cry babies. if you lose you lose , if you win you win but quit with the excuses. y’all are the worst of any nfl team for crying and blaming everything and everyone for your short comings. just recently , when the saints weren’t any good , we didn’t blame the refs or byes or away games or turf, we blamed ourselves! get a clue and live with the intangibles
Falcon Jim
September 22nd, 2010
10:16 pm
Wow, realitycheck, I’m blown away. THANKS !
I turned 55 last Friday. Do the math. I was 10 when the Braves came. 11 for the Falcons. 13 for the Hawks. I grew up in Sandy Springs (it was Hickville when we moved there in 1960.) Anyway, I have seen A WHOLE LOT. Bet most of y’all would like some of my stories.
The thing is, as you grow up and grow older, you have to have loyalty and perspective. It really is “one game at a time.”
Thanks again.
F.J.
Falcon Jim
September 23rd, 2010
12:46 am
Go Falcons!
Good-night.
GHunt
September 23rd, 2010
12:49 am
Hiramsaint, your team was super last year. I give the Saints credit for their success, however this is another year and I want fair officiating. The Saints don’t need phony calls to win except when they play Atlanta. A spade is a spade, I call them the way they are.
Eric C.
September 23rd, 2010
4:55 am
PMC…good description comparing Bush to Metcalf, ha, your right. I have to agree with some of the posters…Bush creates problems for a defense and not having to account for him is not insignificant.
Eric C.
September 23rd, 2010
4:58 am
Mack…check this out man, Turner, Turner, Turner, Snelling, Snelling, Snelling, Turner, Turner, Turner, Snelling, Snelling, Snelling…get the picture? Cover R.White with the great CBs, but what SF did to the Saints on the ground is nothing compared to what the Falcons will do!!!
Section 108
September 23rd, 2010
8:12 am
You ever seen a picture of Kim K with out her make-up plastered on? Eauxx (Ewww)!
Let’s Go Falcons!!!!!
SeenThisB4
September 23rd, 2010
12:03 pm
GHunt: Phooney call huh? How ’bout “Neaux calls”? I’ve seen atlanta getting away with holding on that sorry clique you call an offensive line in both games you’ve played this year. Seems to me the refs bleaux calls both ways, but you pansies only complain when they geaux against your beauxs.
Blown calls are a part of the NFL, that’s why they had to institute the challenge flag system, but even with that, there are blown calls and no calls being made on virtually every play. Seaux stop your pitiful whining, it’s sickening.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
Breesus
September 23rd, 2010
12:12 pm
Front Row,
It might help your constant whining if you actually knew the rules. There is no pass interference if the offense blocks before the pass is caught as long as the throw is behind the line of scrimmage. That might help to explain why there are no flags thrown.
smitty
September 23rd, 2010
12:53 pm
sure would like to see a wildcat with two TE’s and a full house with Ovie, Turner, and Snelling….then maybe Douglas at qb…then just sweep left or right…could anybody stop that??!!! you want power football? THATS POWER FOOTBALL!!! FORWARD
hiramsaint
September 23rd, 2010
4:03 pm
yeah smitty , that ought to work but isn’t it time for you to clean the fry machine
Crack is Whack. Whitney aint EVA gun be fat.
September 24th, 2010
12:54 pm
Falcons? Aw hell day aint werf a shyt. Bobby? Hey BOBBBBAAAIII…where my crack pipe?
Flo-Ri-Duh!
September 26th, 2010
7:54 am
Kim Kardashian? I wouldn’t be proud to have my picture taken with that trash. William Moore will start at safety.. this will be a key to the game as he is very inexperienced and has been injury prone.