Reggie Bush to refuse to play for New Orleans??

arrowheadnation · 04-29-2006, 12:05 AM

Looks like Reggie's baffoon of an agent is trying to save face for costing his boy the #1 spot in the draft. This was on profootballtalk.com

POSTED 10:10 p.m. EDT; UPDATED 10:36 p.m. EDT, April 28, 2006

SEGAL PLANNING A BAYOU POWER PLAY

A league source tells us that agent Joel Segal plans to take the position that tailback Reggie Bush will not play for the New Orleans Saints.

The move, the source surmises, is aimed at allowing Segal to save some face after blowing Bush's shot to be the first overall pick in the draft.

The source also tells us that the Texans opted to tab defensive end Mario Williams with the No. 1 overall pick due to Bush and Segal's sky-high monetary demands. Segal, we're told, wanted $30 million in guaranteed money -- a 25 percent increase over the $24 million in guaranteed money that quarterback Alex Smith received as the No. 1 overall pick in 2005. Although Bush's recent P.R. problems didn't, we hear, play a role in the Texans' decision, word is that the multiple issues regarding Bush and his family caused the Texans to conclude that the fan base would be more likely to accept the decision to draft Williams.

As to the Saints, the thinking is that they are more than happy to fall out of the No. 2 spot, and the financial commitment that it requires. The Jets are an obvious choice to make a move, and they've got the No. 29 overall pick to throw into the mix.

Under the trade value chart, however, the Jets would still need 160 points to justify the transaction. The No. 2 pick is worth 2,600 points, the No. 4 selection is worth 1,800, and the No. 29 pick has a value of 640.

If a trade goes down between the Jets and Saints, New Orleans would draft tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson or linebacker A.J. Hawk at No.4.

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that the Packers and the Raiders have contacted the Saints about a possible trade up, as have the Cardinals. The Cardinals, interestingly, would make the move not to draft Bush -- which would drop him to at least No. 3.

The Cardinals, we figure, would make the move in order to nab Ferguson. Then the question becomes whether the Titans stick with Vince Young, or whether they select Bush.

The most intriguing landing spot for Bush is Green Bay, where he would provide the kind of Reggie White impact for which Lord Favre recently has been whining. Ironically, Favre wrote off in his press conference about nothing from April 8 the possible impactof any rookie in 2006.

Brett might feel differently if the rookie they end up with is Reggie Bush.

And the Saints could still slide to the five hole and get Ferguson or Hawk. New Orleans also would be slotted one spot lower, meaning less money required to sign the player.

chubychecker · 04-29-2006, 12:40 AM

wow; I hope the saints just take him, as unlikely as it is. I am beginning to really dislike ol' reggie. The Cardinals taking Ferguson could be trouble, but who is their QBOTF?

**Dunit35** · 04-29-2006, 12:47 AM

The Cardinals can take a QB in round two or three.

**Scorp** · 04-29-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chubychecker

but who is their QBOTF?

I want to know who our QBOTF is!

chubychecker · 04-29-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorp

I want to know who our QBOTF is!

Good point; casey printers???

04-29-2006, 12:05 AM
arrowheadnation MONTANA #19 Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $3727357	Reggie Bush to refuse to play for New Orleans?? Looks like Reggie's baffoon of an agent is trying to save face for costing his boy the #1 spot in the draft. This was on profootballtalk.com POSTED 10:10 p.m. EDT; UPDATED 10:36 p.m. EDT, April 28, 2006 SEGAL PLANNING A BAYOU POWER PLAY A league source tells us that agent Joel Segal plans to take the position that tailback Reggie Bush will not play for the New Orleans Saints. The move, the source surmises, is aimed at allowing Segal to save some face after blowing Bush's shot to be the first overall pick in the draft. The source also tells us that the Texans opted to tab defensive end Mario Williams with the No. 1 overall pick due to Bush and Segal's sky-high monetary demands. Segal, we're told, wanted $30 million in guaranteed money -- a 25 percent increase over the $24 million in guaranteed money that quarterback Alex Smith received as the No. 1 overall pick in 2005. Although Bush's recent P.R. problems didn't, we hear, play a role in the Texans' decision, word is that the multiple issues regarding Bush and his family caused the Texans to conclude that the fan base would be more likely to accept the decision to draft Williams. As to the Saints, the thinking is that they are more than happy to fall out of the No. 2 spot, and the financial commitment that it requires. The Jets are an obvious choice to make a move, and they've got the No. 29 overall pick to throw into the mix. Under the trade value chart, however, the Jets would still need 160 points to justify the transaction. The No. 2 pick is worth 2,600 points, the No. 4 selection is worth 1,800, and the No. 29 pick has a value of 640. If a trade goes down between the Jets and Saints, New Orleans would draft tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson or linebacker A.J. Hawk at No.4. ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that the Packers and the Raiders have contacted the Saints about a possible trade up, as have the Cardinals. The Cardinals, interestingly, would make the move not to draft Bush -- which would drop him to at least No. 3. The Cardinals, we figure, would make the move in order to nab Ferguson. Then the question becomes whether the Titans stick with Vince Young, or whether they select Bush. The most intriguing landing spot for Bush is Green Bay, where he would provide the kind of Reggie White impact for which Lord Favre recently has been whining. Ironically, Favre wrote off in his press conference about nothing from April 8 the possible impactof any rookie in 2006. Brett might feel differently if the rookie they end up with is Reggie Bush. And the Saints could still slide to the five hole and get Ferguson or Hawk. New Orleans also would be slotted one spot lower, meaning less money required to sign the player.
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04-29-2006, 12:40 AM	#2
chubychecker Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: kansas, hiawatha Casino cash: $10004900	wow; I hope the saints just take him, as unlikely as it is. I am beginning to really dislike ol' reggie. The Cardinals taking Ferguson could be trouble, but who is their QBOTF?
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04-29-2006, 12:47 AM	#3
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2062955	The Cardinals can take a QB in round two or three.
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