Chris Luva Luva wrote:skinsfan#33 wrote:No, they just have too many other priorities to try to waste cap space on a toy like Bush.
I wouldn't call Bush a "toy". His skillset is further completing the puzzle on offense. We need a player with his abilities in the backfield, similar to what SEA just got with Harvin.
The Redskins do have greater needs than a complimentary RB, but it is a need. A depending on the inner-workings of the FA market, of which NONE of us are privy to, they may feel that this is a decent move. In addition, we do not know how the coaches feel about their young corners. Crawford made some big-time plays last year. Of course there's the Minnifield. You have this years draft where they will prolly target a saftey. People speak of Merriweather like he's not on the team.
I gotta roll with Hogster on this one, I'd like to see Bush on the team. A backfield with Morris, Bush and RGIII... Nasty. It alleviates so much pressure off of RGIII to need to run and will make even clearer running lanes for him. Because
above all else, his health is the true #1 priority.
^^^^^^^Right here!!
At some point you need to allow yourself to stop signing defensively and start thinking offensily (no pun intended). Signinh from need all the time is wise, but at some point you need to add in a few diamonds. Other wise you're just doing maintenance.
I personally like this the more I think of it because:
1. Morris is our only reliable back (Helu isn't, sorry reports aren't sounding optimistic and I think he's become fragile)
2. Davis was a great quick dump off TE. Shanny flat out said he's hoping Davis will get to 80% because 100% isn't usually possible w/ his kind of injury.
3. RG3 had knee surgery. Yep, true story. Dude needs someone else to distact defense besides his own body.
4. Bush fits the role of points 1-3 within himself. Id say that's a bargain. If I read correctly, he's even occasionally played WR. With his speed, he could also see more field time by being a KR/PR.
That's 5 potential roles. No I'm not saying Bush will replace Davis at TE, but rathet he could easily fill the shoes of Davis as that effective quick dump off option
If Davis is only able to be 80% Davis, then having Bush on short routes would keep enough attention off Davis to absorb that performance loss.
I see a major addition here.
Players are coming back, and the draft has plenty of DBs that will be available in later rounds...quality ones at that.
Speaking of which, let us not forget that Shanny always finds players everyone seems to overlook. This player is usually the one who individually makes the more crucial impact.
I hope Bush works out for us.
