Reggie Bush (who?) says Saints can go 16-0, he’ll win MVP
For a role player, Reggie Bush sure makes news. He has reunited with Kim Kardashian, says Saints can go 16-0 and he will win an MVP.
Earlier today I posted an NFC South blog about how New Orleans coach Sean Payton is trying to keep everybody grounded despite the Saints’ 6-0 start.
I didn’t plan on following up right away. But I just found out Reggie Bush opened his mouth, which of course made my day and probably ruined Payton’s.
Bush, who has gone the wrong way in his career — from the second overall pick to a role player — predicted the Saints can go 16-0 this season. He also sort of predicted he’s going to win an MVP award, a Super Bowl and play in the Pro Bowl.
To think, when he reunited recently with underground porn queen Kim Kardashian, I figured that would be the dumbest decision he ever made.
According to a recap on ProFootballTalk.com, Bush appeared on SportingNewsRadio’s, “The Monty Show.” The show’s host set up Bush by asking him if he believed the Saints could go 16-0.
Rather than do the smart thing and issue the one-game-at-a-time ramblings coaches like to preach, Bush responded: “Can we go undefeated? Yes. I do think we have the players, the chemistry, we have the heart and dedication, the coaching staff, we have the players.”
OK. It’s not loud and obnoxious. But it’s the kind of statement that can come back to haunt a guy. And a team.
Bush, who hasn’t been nearly the star most projected, also was asked about criticism he has faced since coming into the NFL in 2006.
Answer: “Once I do win an NFL MVP, once we do win a Super Bowl, once I am in the Pro Bowl, it’s going to be that much more special because of all the criticism that I had to come through and because of the work I’ve put into it, it’ll mean that much more to me and I’ll appreciate it more.”
Alrighty then.
For what it’s worth, there was an interesting blog this morning by Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. It addresses Bush’s significantly reduced role in the Saints’ high-octane offense. The running back had only six touches (three runs, three receptions) in New Orleans’ 46-34 win over Miami Sunday. His 10.5 offensive touches per game this season represent a career low, down from 15.8, 19.3 and 15.8in his first three seasons.
On the bright side, he dined with Kardashian at Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale this weekend and made the Sports Illustrated cover, scoring a touchdown against the Dolphins.
By the way, my industry sources tell me that poor Kimmie was feeling very down and alone after her sister, Khloe, married Lamar Odom, and her other sister, Kourtney, announced she was pregnant. So she flew to New Orleans following Khloe’s wedding to reunite with Bush.
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Orleansdude
October 28th, 2009
8:50 pm
I’ve got your deva baby.
hiramsaint
October 28th, 2009
8:55 pm
does that mean we take you out then clean the kitchen karen?
Tim Martin
October 28th, 2009
9:20 pm
I am a life-long Saints fan, so that should be noted before I get into this. I have to say that I believe the Falcons are a MUCH better team than their getting props for in the media. And 2 losses ain’t much to worry about. I think this week’s game will be the most challenging of our team’s year so far and I root that 1) we’ll both come out healthy, and 2) we both get fair calls from the zebra’s. They have made some crappy calls this year and I don’t want my team (or the Falcons) having to suffer a loss based on their ineptitude.
As for Reggie, damn…shut yer gums dude. I like that you’re confident but you gotta do it on the field first, then flap the lips as much as you want. Drew Brees can talk. Even Matt Ryan can trash but you Reggie? Not yet. Great leap in the Dolphins game for a TD. Do it again and again and again, then I’ll back off ya.
Best of luck to the Falcons the rest of the year, just not this week.
hiramsaint
October 28th, 2009
9:40 pm
good night atl. and everyone else. WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jazzy
October 28th, 2009
10:15 pm
I found New York 1…..just saw him on Fox. He is watching his sweet Yankees getting it handed to them after 7 innings!
MARTIN
October 28th, 2009
10:48 pm
Ok, that’s why that idiot New York 1 is quiet. His sissy yankees are getting their 168 million dollar payroll beaten. My my my, with all that money, it goes to show, it still does not mean you’re going to win the world series. New York 1 is just like his giants, bills, jets and yankees, a bunch of losers. Go get your towel new york 1 the i-95 series will be determined in philly. I see philly winning the series in 5 games. Maybe next year dude, try going up tp 200 million on that payroll in an attempt to buy a world series. Let’s go REDSOX, let’s go. Phillies are up 4-0 in the eight, I love it.
Oilfieldtrash
October 28th, 2009
10:49 pm
Good grief, are there more than 2 people that read the real article? Jeff, I’m assuming you finally got around to it since you have yet to respond to earlier queries- act like you’ve got a pair and tell the rest of the sheep what he really said.
doze
October 28th, 2009
11:30 pm
Jeff Schultz is an ass clown!!!
mentalis
October 29th, 2009
2:57 am
The Saints will not look past the Falcons.
The stars will be out Monday. Brees may pass for 300 yards and Bell may get loose for a another 100. The field will be covered over with offensive weapons like Colston, Shockey, Moore, and Henderson. Add to it the running and catching of Bush, Thomas, and Evans. An energized well prepared defense and a rock-solid front line on offense complete an overcoming force.
So bring it on guys! A divisional fight on a Monday night and the whole world’s watching!
..What a game this is going to be!
tom
October 29th, 2009
7:52 am
How about citing the whole quote:
Q: Can the Saints, now 6-0, go undefeated?
A: Of course my first answer is going to be, ‘We’re going to take it one game at a time, and that’s our mentality” (laughs). I have to say it–if I don’t say it, then I’m going to get some hell from teammates. But can we go undefeated? Yes, I do think we have the players, the chemistry, we have the heart and dedication, the coaching staff, we have the players and …
And the word “can” is italicized, meaning that it is physically possible. It doesn’t mean it’s probable. Also, he said nothing about Super Bowl or MVP or Pro Bowl THIS YEAR.
Try not to take things out of context next time.
Edd
October 29th, 2009
8:04 am
hiram and newyork 1 have spoken too soon. on paper means nothing.
Tone
October 29th, 2009
8:13 am
It’s sad that the writer of this article jumped all over this to try to provide bulletin board material for the Falcons. If the Falcons need bulletin board material for a game this big, they are already in BIG, trouble.
SeenThisB4
October 29th, 2009
8:37 am
And another thing Schlutz: Where do you get off insulting Kim the way you did? You’re a no class turd, and you’re writing style stinks just like one.
Huh?
October 29th, 2009
8:41 am
All those Kardashian’s are whoores
J.J.M.
October 29th, 2009
9:28 am
lol this is coming from a guy who doesn’t start
bigeasy830
October 29th, 2009
9:56 am
Jazzy, you said if I was GM of the Falcons who would I pick, I said the O-lineman because the Falcons had Vick and this was before the dogfighting scandal, and they had Dunn at RB and they had decent talent on defense. They needed O-Lineman in the worst way that is why I would have picked D’Brickashaw Ferguson if I was the Falcons GM that year and if they had the #2 overall pick. Say what you will but Bush as a RB as a football player have been a disappointment. I compared him to Eric Metcalf then, but honestly, he has a long way to go before he comes close to Eric Metcalf’s accomplishments as an NFL player. Before you post something stupid, do a little research and you will see just how good of an NFL player Eric Metcalfs was. The only thing Reggie Bush have done since he left USC is trick New Orleans out of alot of money and the be tricked by one of the biggest garden tools in Hollywood, you guess which garden tools I am refering to. She has been passed around more times than a blunt at a Snoop Dog concert. PUFF PUFF PASS BABY, but Reggie thinks she’s a keeper, hahahahahahahahahahaaha.
It’s only the Saints
Com-On, Son
Verret
October 29th, 2009
10:35 am
This is a Poor Read, Disrespect the man girl. How would you feel if someone disrespected your girl, You miss quoted him and took the Jeff Duncan article out of contact, This is my first and last time reading this garbage,
SOUTSIDEATL
October 29th, 2009
10:47 am
BELIEVE IT!!! FALCONS WILL BEAT THE AINTS 35-28…..CAN YOU SAY UPSET!!!
Jason
October 29th, 2009
11:01 am
LOL…just like an old, un-attractive sports writer to write a stupid article like this…Reggie spends more on sales tax on his dinner with Kim than this guy makes in a year…Reggie isn’t the best RB in the league, but guess what Atlanta? you will be watching him everywhere he runs on the field b/c you are worried about him…and if you leave him, TD beatches…cya Monday nite in the dome sweethearts…pay back time…
dannymsu
October 29th, 2009
11:11 am
You misquoted bush! be fair and put it in context. he said what he was supposed to and then added that they “COULD” go undefeated. he didnt say that they would, he said they had the personel to do so. back off or be fair.
Editor
October 29th, 2009
11:28 am
Jeff,
As a Saints fan I’ve been wondering how Reggie’s remarks might be used to manufacture bulletin board material for the Falcons but thanks to you, I believe that Reggie and the Saints have added motivation to answer the call Monday night. Thanks again for challenging Reggie by questioning his professional ability and life off the field. Perhaps after reading your blog, Reggie will be content to sulk on the sidelines while planning his next night out with his “underground porn queen”? As you mentioned, it’s the sort of thing that can come back and haunt a guy.
Gris Gris Man
October 29th, 2009
11:42 am
Reggie said last night on twitter he never said that about going undefeated….
Cocktail Cove
October 29th, 2009
11:51 am
New England, Dallas, Atlanta @ Home
Carolina, Atlanta on the road.
If they can do it, more power to them. Until they do it…no power.LOL
Joey
October 29th, 2009
1:54 pm
Schultz;
You are the person creating the drama here by embellishing Bush’s comments. Are you auditioning for a job with Sports Illustrated?
Jazzy
October 29th, 2009
2:52 pm
BigEasy830….You and New York 1 should start hanging out together. I am not defending the so called “Garden Tool.” What does that have to do with you defending Eric Metcalf and wanting to draft D’Ferguson. Yes you did have Michael Vick…..but I could block for him. You literally would have to hold your block for a second before Vick started running for his life. Warrick Dunn…..another Louisiana product…..was great and really did well with any tackles that blocked for him. D’Ferguson that high in the draft is a joke. Just ask Cleveland how their high OL draft pick is working out. Dream On, Son……..
Jazzy
October 29th, 2009
2:58 pm
SoutsideATL…Who are Atlanta’s, DB’s? Do you really think that they will stop New Orleans’ receivers? 35-28 is a reach. Remember that the Saints have given up plenty of points in a few games but that was due to the Saints playing prevent because they had such a big lead. I don’t see how Atlanta scores 35 in that environment. It is going to be nuts!!
Jazzy
October 29th, 2009
3:00 pm
New York 1…..that is a perfect name for you…Philly 6 – New York 1…
Pressure is on…..
Matt "Choke" Ryan
October 29th, 2009
3:39 pm
CAN YOU SAY BUST?
hiramsaint
October 29th, 2009
4:22 pm
WHODAT to all ye who peruse yon pontifications
Pete
October 29th, 2009
5:26 pm
hiramstench, whodat, it be the Falcons on your SAINT butt.
Shananeeeee Fananeeeee
October 29th, 2009
6:52 pm
He should get rid of that trailer park on his arm there.
Troy West
October 29th, 2009
6:54 pm
That couple there just looks wrong, I can’t put my finger on it but it is wrong.
hiramsaint
October 29th, 2009
7:28 pm
pete, lets not bring anyones lips into this. by the way…. has the star that dallas put on yours worn off yet?
Whoanahyaheardme
October 30th, 2009
2:42 pm
GEAUX SAINTS!!!
chris
October 30th, 2009
8:25 pm
This is the kind of crap story that reporters put out just trying to get some reads. The reporter, if we can call him that, didn’t even bother to look up anything about the interview.
Q: Can the Saints, now 6-0, go undefeated?
A: Of course my first answer is going to be, ‘We’re going to take it one game at a time, and that’s our mentality” (laughs). I have to say it–if I don’t say it, then I’m going to get some hell from teammates. But can we go undefeated? Yes, I do think we have the players, the chemistry, we have the heart and dedication, the coaching staff, we have the players and …
Q: Do you have the schedule?
A: A lot of people would argue that we have a tough schedule. We weren’t supposed to beat the Giants like that, the New York jets were supposed to be tough, each week I don’t think we’ve been picked to win a game yet. We were picked to lose in Miami, we were picked to lose against the Eagles, against the Giants, we were picked to lose against the Jets. But we continue to weather the storm, we continue to believe in ourselves.
scott
October 31st, 2009
5:07 am
Are you kidding me? Does this count as journalism? Is this in in depth? Measured? Pertinent?
Or, is this LaLa land, Hollywood, psycho-nonsense babble? All stats and info come from Duncan in NOLA. Premise of story is hunk starlet hooks up with chic starlet.
Do you realize – IF YOU WRITE THIS CRAP, YOU, YOU, YOU, AJC, Are the tool.
Reggie’s having fun. He’s doesn’t care if he’s tops in his field. He cares about celebrity.
And, you care about what? Being the Fulton County equivalent of Us Magazine.
Please, leave social media BS to the individuals who haven’t invested decades caring about and crafting a journalistic sensibility. Step up. Do you job. Be good. Don’t get played.
And, if your editor actually assigned this piece of junk to you.
Quit. Do your own thing. But, don’t work for them anymore.
You deserve it. We deserve it.
You’re mamma raised you better than that.
Jamey
October 31st, 2009
12:49 pm
Faux writers like this give journalism a bad name. This dude is totally quoting Reggie Bush out of context. It may temporarily make for some headlines for the writer, but it is unfactual journalism worthy of Fox News- not a real sports column.
Deb
October 31st, 2009
7:51 pm
As a diehard Saints fan, I can assure you that I (along with numerous other Saints fans) wish the Saints would get rid of Reggie Bush. He is an overpaid, overhyped, underperforming athlete that adds nothing to the team. He is completely unreliable. I hold my breath every time he touches the ball and pray that he doesn’t fumble it. Pierre Thomas and Michael Bell are way better players than Reggie Bush. Maybe the Saints will finally see the light and give him the boot and the Falcons will pick him up. A Saints fan can dream…..
DJ The Realist
October 31st, 2009
8:34 pm
Thanks Jeff-
you just cursed the Falcons. now Reggie Bush will explode and score 4 touchdowns and have over 200 all purpose yards as New Orleans pummels our beloved Falcons.
Your depiction of Bush was totally unfair.( talking about fake outrage ) I learned from the great Ga. Tech coach Paul Johnson that as a team and a player you have to set goals and expectations. I can honestly say given the hype….he was argubly the consensus #1 pick. That he should be a pro bowler, MVP and hopefully a Super Bowl champion.
YborSaint
October 31st, 2009
8:55 pm
Jeff Schultz, you have no integrity. Your article is missing what was really said and how it was said. You sir are a liar!
East Atl
October 31st, 2009
10:22 pm
No question about it! Reggie Bush is absolutely right, the Saints will go 16-0. It’s obvious this is true since there’s ONLY TEN more games left in the season and the rest of the NFL are pushovers, will definitely roll over, let the Saints win and give Mr. Bush his MVP.
Nope, no lack of hubris in the NFL…. GO OILERS!!
Charles
November 1st, 2009
9:02 am
If anyone wins the MVP on the Saints it will be Brees – but, given the fact being critical of anyone ‘African-American’ these days (aka Obama, McNabb) makes you a racist I guess it’s not allowed.
Rocky Mountian Falcon
November 1st, 2009
4:30 pm
The Saints can go 16-0. It is very possible. As far as Bush as MVP?, I think the commish should give him a UA tomorrow morning.
I am a die hard Falcon fan, but History shows the Falcons suck on Monday nights, and against this Saints team, we have our work cut out for us. Yes, I want the Falcons to win, but only a fool would bet money on them this week.
KEET IT 100
November 1st, 2009
5:42 pm
FALCONS GONE WIN SIMPLE AS THAT
Shamus Thacker
November 1st, 2009
6:04 pm
Who the Hell cares what Bush ACTUALLY said? Ain’t y’all dumbbells ever heard of creative license?
Great job Jeff!
Shamus Thacker
November 1st, 2009
6:13 pm
The Falcons beat a 9-0 Vikings team on a Monday night in the 70’s.
History is about to repeat before our eyes, just a different team…
mike
November 1st, 2009
6:53 pm
Jeff,
You are reaching on this article. His comments were not out of line or provocative. I think the majority of the readers agree on this one. If anything was out of line, it was your comments about the man’s girlfriend.
Donna Outlaw
November 1st, 2009
8:02 pm
GEAUX Saints but trust me, LSU fans are still waiting for USC to be stripped of their alleged AP Title for 2003 because of Bush. The Saints are playing very well and I’m just happy to see them 7-0!
tw3a
November 1st, 2009
9:00 pm
try hopping to 16-0 on one foot, they will not beat Atlanta twice.
Linda Walker
November 1st, 2009
9:05 pm
First of all, the Saints are in no way, shape or form, the calibre of team the 1972 Dolphins were to have a perfect season.
Secondly, Reggie Bush is too self absorbed! I can’t wait for the Saints to lose and watch someone else win MVP. Then Mr. Bush will need to eat crow, like some other people named Bush are having to do now! HA