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Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

Posted on: July 28, 2011 8:58 am
Edited on: July 28, 2011 9:19 am
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Posted by Will Brinson

Reggie Bush was considered all but certain to be a salary cap casualty for the New Orleans Saints thanks to his $11.8 million salary for 2011 ... until they managed to trade him to the Miami Dolphins on Thursday morning.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports inititally reported the news (very) early on Thursday morning and the Miami Herald's Jeff Darlington confirmed the news, reporting that 'Fins GM Jeff Ireland wanted to "sleep on it."

Well, it looks like Ireland's awake now, and Bush is Miami-bound, as reports now indicate that Bush signed off on a two-year deal with the Dolphins.

Bush could be motivated to prove that he can indeed succeed as the featured back on a roster, which a move to Miami would likely let him do -- he and Daniel Thomas would theoretically provide a one-two punch in South Beach.

Plus he now get a fresh start -- things got ugly after the Saints decided to draft another former Heisman winner in Mark Ingram and Bush awkwardly tweeted "it's been fun" afterwards.

The running back market now changes dramatically, as the Dolphins were expected to compete for Ahmad Bradshaw and Ronnie Brown. Their decision to trade for Bush should allow inflation on running backs to sink a bit.

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Category: NFL
Tags: 2011 NFL Free Agency, 2011 NFL Trade Rumors, 2011 NFL Trades, Mark Ingram, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush
 
Comments

Since: Oct 17, 2007
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:27 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

And Favre will come back and win this years mvp and superbowl with the Raiders,bahahahaha!

Since: Apr 29, 2007
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:26 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

LOL is all I have to say about you ppl that call Reggie Talentless, did you forget that without him your superbowl year you would NOT have even won or even gone to the superbowl?  He was a beast that year and no one else could've filled that void.  I have always liked Reggie, but I also like Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, however I think Ricky is better off staying in Miami and if we have to get rid of one of them it should be Ronnie Brown.



Since: Aug 10, 2008
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:20 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

Micheal Bush would be AWESOME.  Reggie Bush is a joke.  Why would a team give up ANYTIHNG for this bum?

"Big Play" Reggie Bush has averaged 3.9 yards/carry, 7.3 yards/reception, and scored 33 total TD's (rush, rec, return) in 5 seasons

"Slow and Steady" Ronnie Brown has averaged 4.3 yards/carry, 8.1 yards/reception, has scored 40 TD's (rush, rec, pass) in 6 seasons

Brown has been a good citizen while Bush cheated his way through USC, got his school on probation and disgraced the Heisman club.  Who do you really want on your team? 



Since: May 25, 2007
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:20 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

Hey Lurch, you dumbass he was going to get cut. The fins knew that, the saints knew that so they took what they could get. Fn idiot.

Since: Apr 14, 2010
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:19 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

bush will lead all running back in fantasy point this year like ronnie brown did before he broke his leg a few year back

Since: Aug 18, 2010
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:18 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

Bush has some talent, but he is not a featured back and has never been, not even is college.  I am glad he is no longer a Saint and happy that New Orleans got something for him, especially considering he was third string.  Not sure what Miami was doing, but if they needed a third down back and kick returner, then Bush may fit in there.  If they are expecting anything more, they will be disappointed. 

Since: Apr 14, 2010
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:16 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

bush will mean that the wild cat will be back in effect and the pats and jets still suck



Since: Sep 14, 2009
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:13 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

Hmmmm...interesting development...I agree he will not be a featured back--I reserve that spot for Daniel Thomas--at 6ft, 230 lbs, the man is a beast...

Since: Oct 17, 2007
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:04 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

Now they need to sign Micheal Bush and have a thunder and lightning punch that averages under 3.5 ypc,funny stuff in Dolphinville since Shula left,Sabans laughing all the way to the bank.

Since: Jan 13, 2007
Posted on: July 28, 2011 11:01 am
 

Dolphins trade for Reggie Bush, signs 2-year deal

I LIKE THE MOVE   Bush is not what he was hyped to be  but he is talented in the pass game.     hopefully he can stay healthy and produce    we obviously need another rb  
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