Bush is Coming to Town

Reggie Bush still might be the biggest surprise of the entire NFL season. He may not be the reason why the Saints are 8-4 and leading the NFC South, and it may not be the fact that Bush is leading the NFC in receptions with 73, but it was because last year's Heisman Trophy winner was NOT the first overall pick in the draft.

Last season the “cellar dwellers” in the league fighting for the next great running back. As all of you know this competition was dubbed the "Reggie Bush Sweepstakes." Of course, the Houston Texans were out of their minds by selecting defensive end Mario Williams, which allowed the Saints to draft the UCS standout. To no one's surprise, Reggie Bush hasn't disappointed anyone.

Bush had a HUGE game last Sunday against the 49ers, when he scored four touchdowns, three rushing and one receiving. That was not the only thing that shifty back did, but Bush totaled 168 offensive yards, including 131 receiving, a Saints franchise record for a running back.

The Saints are ready to march into Texas Stadium this Sunday where it will be a battle of 8-4 teams. The Saints already have a tremendous trio of QB Drew Brees, RB Duece McAllister, and wide receiver Joe Horn. Add Bush as the major playmaker and this offence will put up big numbers. This is exactly what the Saints have done all season.

The fact is Reggie Bush is leading the entire NFC and is second only to Houston's Andre Johnson (85 catches) in the league with his 73 receptions. He’s only averaging 7.7 yards per reception, and just 3.1 yard rush, but Reggie Bush can make the big plays when it counts.

Last week, the San Francisco defenders had a long day trying to tackle Bush, who added another play to is already electrifying highlight reel, on a play that started out as a simple screen pass from the 15-yard line. Bush broke two tackles after the catch to get inside the 10, and then bulldozed his way through five defenders, carrying nearly half the defense to the 1. Bush isn’t just a finesse RB, but he can lay a boom when plowing through a hole. Bush scored the first of his four touchdowns on the next play.

Since the Saints have serious injury concerns at wide receiver in both Horn (groin) and Colston (ankle), they are both questionable for Sunday's game. All this means is more plays for Reggie Bush. The Dallas Cowboys better watch out, and lets hope they find themselves on another one of Reggie Bush’s highlight reels!

- Big-D Sports