Reggie Bush Injury Should Have Little Impact on New Orleans Saints’ Success

September 22, 2010   ·   Brian Shannon   ·   Jump to comments

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush is expected to miss six weeks after breaking his right fibula in Monday night's win over the San Francisco 49ers.
So will Bush's injury affect the Saints' success while he is on the sidelines?
I don't believe it will.
No one can deny the athletic ability of Bush, but he isn't nearly as valuable as many other members of the Saints.
He isn't even the most valuable player at his position for the Saints.
Before getting injured in the fourth quarter on a muffed punt return, Bush had only seven carries for 18 yards on the season.
Pierre Thomas was the Saints' leading rusher last season with 793 yards on the ground, while Bush ranked third behind Mike Bell with 390 yards.
Bush is a valuable receiver out of the backfield and in the slot, as he had 47 catches last season, and nine already this season.
Even though Bush is a reliable receiver and a big play threat, he is neither the Saints' best receiver nor big p...

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